Description
Burscough to Parbold: Canalside route along the Leeds Liverpool canal
Burscough to Parbold: Canalside route along the Leeds Liverpool canal
Status
This route has been reviewed by 2 people.
This route has been flagged (2 times) for reasons relating to accuracy.
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 2
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Is this route good enough? - Maybe (2)
Problems reported - Accuracy (2)
Downloads - 2
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Geography information system (GIS) data
Total length
Maximum elevation
Minimum elevation
Start and end points
Burscough
Grid Ref
SD4444711541
Lat / Lon
53.59750° / -2.84088°
Easting / Northing
344,447E / 411,541N
What3Words
origin.safely.daunted
Parbold
Grid Ref
SD4909410727
Lat / Lon
53.59065° / -2.77053°
Easting / Northing
349,094E / 410,727N
What3Words
stable.underline.alleges
| Burscough | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SD4444711541 |
| Lat / Lon | 53.59750° / -2.84088° |
| Easting / Northing | 344,447E / 411,541N |
| What3Words | origin.safely.daunted |
| Parbold | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SD4909410727 |
| Lat / Lon | 53.59065° / -2.77053° |
| Easting / Northing | 349,094E / 410,727N |
| What3Words | stable.underline.alleges |
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reviews
Mike Nolan
27 Aug 2023Echoing Hiking Historian's comment that there are a couple of minor inaccuracies with this route and you're better following Burpar two.
The right angle in the path on Mill Lane shows the route of the public right of way that used to exist next to the old Ainscough Mill - it's still there on the Lancashire County Council map but following it would go through some people's back gardens and it's much easier to follow the road.
At Top Locks the route takes you across one of the wooden footbridges - while these are fun, there's also a stone bridge for those following an accessible route, but if you take a walk down the Rufford branch towards the Ship Inn, you'll find a variety of ways to cross the locks and overflow channels (and a lovely beer garden if you want some refreshment on a sunny afternoon!).
Hiking Historian
05 Mar 2022Route is a great canalside wander through a peaceful countryside stretch. Amenities at both ends of this just over hour-long jaunt.
The beginning isn't quite right: there is no right-angled footpath in the new housing estate, and access for all to the towpath is via the Wharf shopping centre, or by foot via steps.
I've amended it slightly as BURPAR Two to take in these changes.
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