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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – WWII Pillbox loop from Burscough Junction

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – WWII Pillbox loop from Burscough Junction

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – WWII Pillbox loop from Burscough Junction

02:31

9.96km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 2.68 km for 36 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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376 m

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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2.69 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Back Lane across the Leeds Liverpool Canal

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5.09 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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6.89 km

WWII Pillbox

Highlight • Monument

9.96 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.29 km

4.03 km

455 m

167 m

Surfaces

4.23 km

4.03 km

986 m

434 m

259 m

Elevation

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Saturday 9 May

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Leeds and Liverpool Canal – WWII Pillbox loop from Burscough Junction

Rufford Branch Junction, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Parbold

WWII Pillbox

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