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Burscough Wharf – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from West Lancashire

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North West England

West Lancashire

Burscough Wharf – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from West Lancashire

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Burscough Wharf – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from West Lancashire

00:56

8.54km

10m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 3.73 km for 36 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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384 m

Burscough Wharf

Highlight • Settlement

"Burscough wharf was at the center of trade on the canal, with the Wharf Buildings purpose-built for the horses that pulled barges along the canal. The canal was crucial to …

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1.43 km

Rufford Branch Junction, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Bridge

This part of the canal being the Rufford Branch is where I would normally go and have my lunch and what a beauty it is too. There is a canalside …

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3

3.75 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Back Lane across the Leeds Liverpool Canal

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4

4.35 km

WWII Pillbox

Highlight • Monument

5

7.32 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

Great views of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. On the path there is also the Ship Inn pub

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8.54 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.53 km

3.30 km

416 m

225 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.48 km

3.21 km

1.07 km

466 m

251 m

< 100 m

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Monday 25 May

27°C

14°C

19 %

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