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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Burscough Wharf loop from Gathurst

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Burscough Wharf loop from Gathurst

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Burscough Wharf loop from Gathurst

01:51

25.5km

70m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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866 m

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Lock and Bridges

Highlight • Bridge

A lovely scenic, tranquil, relaxing walk. Nice clean, clear wide pathways for walking or cycling. Great for taking pictures, videos, observing nature & wildlife. Great fun.

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2.43 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

6.94 km

Ann House Gallery (Parbold Tower)

Highlight • Monument

8.83 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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12.8 km

Burscough Bridge Over Leeds–Liverpool Canal

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Burscough has two bridges. One over the railway line adjacent to the station. The other bridge is this one over the Leeds-Liverpool Canal. Burscough is a vibrant and colourful town and is well catered for in terms of pubs, bars, cafe's and restaurants.

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12.9 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 Burscough's economy, with much of its employment dependent on the canal and industries along its banks. Burscough Wharf is now a retail and leisure development that has become a focal point for the local community."

Source: AI Summary; Various sources

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25.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

6.37 km

3.21 km

500 m

430 m

263 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

7.64 km

1.62 km

1.49 km

250 m

144 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 9 June

15°C

8°C

55 %

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – Burscough Wharf loop from Gathurst

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Lock and Bridges

Ann House Gallery (Parbold Tower)

WWII Pillbox

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Burscough Bridge Over Leeds–Liverpool Canal

Burscough Wharf

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