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Big Burn Walk and Waterfall – Big Burn Trail starting point loop from Golspie

Big Burn Walk and Waterfall – Big Burn Trail starting point loop from Golspie

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Big Burn Walk and Waterfall – Big Burn Trail starting point loop from Golspie

02:19

45.1km

370m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 2.71 km for 211 m

After 42.6 km for 101 m

After 43.4 km for 333 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.81 km

Big Burn Walk and Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Excellent walk through the woods following the burn, bridges and walkways through the gorge to the waterfall. Route can be extended through to Golspie tower

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26.2 km

Ascoile henge

Archaeological Site

27.2 km

Loch Brora

Highlight • Lake

Looking south towards Carrol Rock.

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32.1 km

Loch Brora

Highlight • Lake

This small road along the eastern bank of Loch Brora is a joy to ride. The surface is reasonable, and the views are spectacular!
Loch Brora is long and then …

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42.7 km

Big Burn Trail starting point

Highlight • Parking

A parking for roughly ten cars, two picnic tables with benches and a map of the Big Burn trail can be found at the starting point

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43.5 km

View of Ben Bhraggie and The Mannie from Golspie Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Apart from the wonderful view over the coast along Golspie, you can see "The Mannie" on the Ben Bhraggie in the background. Why is that so important or important? Because …

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43.9 km

Beach

45.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.3 km

6.29 km

1.66 km

529 m

312 m

Surfaces

29.1 km

14.7 km

872 m

470 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

18°C

7°C

90 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Big Burn Walk and Waterfall – Big Burn Trail starting point loop from Golspie

Big Burn Walk and Waterfall

Loch Brora

Loch Brora

Big Burn Trail starting point

View of Ben Bhraggie and The Mannie from Golspie Beach

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