Burscough Bridge & Rufford
Ward in West Lancashire, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.618, -2.842 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 44 13 |
| Dialling code: | 01695 (Skelmersdale) |
The area around Burscough Bridge and Rufford sits in rural West Lancashire on the flat agricultural plain of Lancashire, threaded by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the River Douglas. The canal junction and local railway stations give it a surprisingly strong transport feel for a countryside ward, so you get a mix of commuters heading to Ormskirk, Preston and Liverpool alongside traditional farming activity.
Locally the area is noted for its historic and natural attractions: the Tudor Rufford Old Hall with its moat and gardens is a National Trust highlight, and nearby Martin Mere attracts birdwatchers and families to its wetland reserve. Community life is village-centred with active conservation groups, small businesses and seasonal events that reflect a close-knit, semi-rural character rather than an urban one.
Postcode districts covering Burscough Bridge & Rufford
Most populated places nearby
- Liverpool 14.9 miles
- Birkenhead 18.4 miles
- Preston 12.2 miles
- St. Helens 12.6 miles
- Wigan 9.7 miles
- Warrington 19.1 miles
- Blackburn 17.4 miles
- Blackpool 15.9 miles
- Bolton 16.7 miles
- Salford 24.4 miles
- Southport 6.6 miles
- Runcorn 20.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Burscough Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Rufford Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Burscough Town Ward 1.7 miles
- Ring o' Bells Built-up area 2 miles
- Holmeswood Built-up area 2 miles
- Mawdesley Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Bispham Parish 2.8 miles
- Newburgh Built-up area 3 miles
- Drummersdale Built-up area 3 miles
- Lathom Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Hill Dale Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Bescar Built-up area 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Burscough Bridge & Rufford
L40 4AW, L40 0SR, PR4 6JP, PR9 8EP, L40 4BT, L40 0SX, L40 1UP, L40 5UN, L40 5SE … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 19.7 miles
- Manchester Airport 29.6 miles
- Burscough Bridge Railway Station 0.9 miles
- New Lane Railway Station 1.2 miles
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Schools in Burscough Bridge & Rufford
- Burscough Bridge Methodist School Primary
- Burscough Bridge St John's C of E Primary School Primary
- Burscough Village Primary School Primary
- Holmeswood Methodist School Primary
- Ormskirk Lathom Park C of E Primary School Primary
- Rufford C of E School Primary
- Tarleton Mere Brow C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Dam Wood Forest 2.9 miles
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 3.1 miles
- Spring Wood Forest 3.2 miles
- Such Hey Wood Forest 3.3 miles
- Old Wood Forest 3.4 miles
- Paddock Wood Forest 3.7 miles
- Lathom House Estate 3.7 miles
- Haig Avenue Stadium 5.8 miles
- Ainsdale Beach Beach 9.1 miles
- DW Stadium Stadium 9.1 miles
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 9.2 miles
- Aintree Racecourse Recreation 10.7 miles