Burscough
Built-up area in West Lancashire, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.599, -2.861 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 43 11 |
| Population: | 8,799 |
| Dialling code: | 01695 (Skelmersdale) |
Burscough sits in West Lancashire, Lancashire, England, where the flat, reclaimed mossland meets a network of waterways. The village is notable for the crossing of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the nearby River Douglas, and it lies close to the important wetland reserve at Martin Mere, giving the area a mix of rural, watery landscape and strong wildlife interest.
Historically a farming and peat‑working area, Burscough grew up around its canals and later rail links and still retains a village‑and‑small‑town feel, with community clubs (including Burscough FC) and local shops. Heritage sites such as nearby Rufford and good transport connections make it both a local hub and a popular spot for visitors exploring the Lancashire countryside.
Postcode districts covering Burscough
Most populated places nearby
- Liverpool 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Birkenhead 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Preston 13.7 miles22 km
- St. Helens 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Wigan 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Warrington 18.4 miles29.7 km
- Blackburn 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Blackpool 16.8 miles27 km
- Bolton 17.4 miles28 km
- Salford 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Southport 6.2 miles10 km
- Runcorn 19.6 miles31.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Burscough Town Ward 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Burscough Bridge & Rufford Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Ring o' Bells Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Ormskirk West Ward 2 miles3.1 km
- Ormskirk East Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Drummersdale Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Lathom Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Bescar Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Ormskirk Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Rufford Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- Lathom South Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Newburgh Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
Example postcodes in Burscough
L40 4LQ, L40 0RQ, L40 5SB, L40 5TB, L40 7AA, L40 7SQ, L40 7RT, L40 5XF, L40 0TL … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Manchester Airport 29.5 miles47.4 km
- Burscough Junction Railway Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Burscough Bridge Railway Station 0.9 miles1.4 km
Hotels near Burscough Ad
- Miller & Carter Aughton by Innkeeper's Collection 4 5 miles8.1 km
- The New Talbot Hotel 6.7 miles10.9 km
- The Vincent Hotel 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Lynwood House Hotel 4 6.8 miles11 km
- The Lord Street Hotel 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- The Bold Hotel 4 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Best Western Plus Lancashire Manor Hotel 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- The Hinds Head Hotel 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Waterfront Southport Hotel 4 7 miles11.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express Wigan 3 8.5 miles13.7 km
Schools in Burscough
- Burscough Bridge Methodist School Primary
- Burscough Bridge St John's C of E Primary School Primary
- Burscough Lordsgate Township C of E Primary School Primary
- Burscough Village Primary School Primary
- St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough Primary
Local points of interest
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Dam Wood Forest 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Spring Wood Forest 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Such Hey Wood Forest 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Old Wood Forest 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Paddock Wood Forest 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Lathom House Estate 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Haig Avenue Stadium 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Ainsdale Beach Beach 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Aintree Racecourse Recreation 9.2 miles14.8 km
- DW Stadium Stadium 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 9.2 miles14.9 km