The Flattest Walk Ever

South Ribble Group

We are the South Ribble Ramblers covering the District between Preston and Chorley in Lancashire, based on the town of Leyland.

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Overview

From Burscough Bridge Station we make our way to Burscough Curves, then along Black Brook to the Rufford branch of the Leeds Liverpool Canal. From Prescott Bridge we cross Hoscar Moss to return to the canal to Burscough Wharf

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Start time:: 1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8.4km / 5.2mi
Ascent:: 14m / 46ft
Type:: circular

You can park at Tesco for 3 hours, or on the Leisure Centre car park .

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Dog friendly
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 44405 12405
Nearest postcode:: L40 0TQ
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Start time:: 1:00 pm

Burscough Bridge Station Station Approach Burscough L40 0RZ

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