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 miles
- Birkenhead 16.9 miles
- Preston 13.7 miles
- St. Helens 11.8 miles
- Wigan 9.8 miles
- Warrington 18.4 miles
- Blackburn 18.8 miles
- Blackpool 16.8 miles
- Bolton 17.4 miles
- Salford 24.7 miles
- Southport 6.2 miles
- Runcorn 19.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Burscough Town Ward 0.4 miles
- Burscough Bridge & Rufford Ward 1.5 miles
- Ring o' Bells Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Ormskirk West Ward 2 miles
- Ormskirk East Ward 2.2 miles
- Drummersdale Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Lathom Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Bescar Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Ormskirk Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Rufford Built-up area 3 miles
- Lathom South Parish 3.1 miles
- Newburgh Built-up area 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Burscough
L40 7XA, L40 5RS, L40 5XX, L40 5SR, L40 5BJ, L40 0RE, L40 5AA, L40 7SH, L40 5TW … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 18.4 miles
- Manchester Airport 29.5 miles
- Burscough Junction Railway Station 0.8 miles
- Burscough Bridge Railway Station 0.9 miles
Hotels near Burscough Ad
- Miller & Carter Aughton by Innkeeper's Collection 4 5 miles
- The Vincent Hotel 4 6.9 miles
- The New Talbot Hotel 6.7 miles
- Lynwood House Hotel 4 6.8 miles
- The Lord Street Hotel 4 6.7 miles
- The Bold Hotel 4 6.8 miles
- Best Western Plus Lancashire Manor Hotel 4 6.7 miles
- The Hinds Head Hotel 7.7 miles
- Waterfront Southport Hotel 4 7 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Wigan 3 8.5 miles
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 miles
- Dam Wood Forest 2.2 miles
- Spring Wood Forest 2.2 miles
- Such Hey Wood Forest 2.3 miles
- Old Wood Forest 2.6 miles
- Paddock Wood Forest 2.8 miles
- Lathom House Estate 2.9 miles
- Haig Avenue Stadium 5.5 miles
- Ainsdale Beach Beach 8.3 miles
- Aintree Racecourse Recreation 9.2 miles
- DW Stadium Stadium 9.2 miles
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 9.2 miles