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Rufford lies on the A59 (Liverpool to Preston) road.
Holmeswood is nearby on the B5246 road from Rufford to Mere Brow and lies slightly south-east of Martin Mere.
Rufford Old Hall is a National Trust property situated along the main road through the village.
The Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) runs through the village as does the River Douglas.
Rufford is on the Northern Railway Ormskirk to Preston line.
Data regarding the parish can be found on the Snippets page.
Most of Rufford is in one of the 28 West Lancashire Conservation Areas.
A detailed map of the Conservation area can be downloaded (in PDF format) from the West Lancashire DC website.
Conservation areas are defined as "areas of special architectural or historical interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance".
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