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. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

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

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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2.05 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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6.84 km

Leeds & Liverpool Canal Towpath

Highlight • Bridge

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

Highlight • River

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

Highlight • River

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

Highlight • Pub

"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

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