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Burscough Wharf – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Burscough Junction

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Burscough Wharf – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Burscough Junction

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Burscough Wharf – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Burscough Junction

01:22

20.9km

50m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 974 m for 8 m

After 19.9 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.01 km

Burscough Wharf

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"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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2.05 km

Rufford Branch Junction, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

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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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6.84 km

Leeds & Liverpool Canal Towpath

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The Leeds & Liverpool canal runs for 127miles between the two cities. Originally built for transporting goods it's use declined after the railways and nowadays it's predominantly used for recreation. …

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10.5 km

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14.2 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Parbold

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Parbold is a village on the leeds liverpool canal with nice cafes and pubs for refreshment. This stretch of canal is lovely.

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18.9 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

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

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20.0 km

The Old Packet House, Burscough

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"The Old Packet House in Burscough, also known as the Waterfront, is a historic canalside pub built in the 18th century, originally named the Bridge Hotel, and served as a …

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20.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

5.32 km

3.26 km

1.33 km

174 m

126 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

3.98 km

1.84 km

1.58 km

179 m

Elevation

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Monday 31 August

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Burscough Wharf – Leeds and Liverpool Canal loop from Burscough Junction

Burscough Wharf

Rufford Branch Junction, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

The Millhouse Pub

Leeds & Liverpool Canal Towpath

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Parbold

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

The Old Packet House, Burscough

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