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

Moderate

4.5

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

02:20

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: October 15, 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 2.73 km for 211 m

After 42.7 km for 101 m

After 43.4 km for 348 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.83 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

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 with two pinch points that give the illusion of three separate lochs. It's home to otters and several species of water bird including the goldeneye duck.

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32.1 km

View of Loch Brora

Highlight • Lake

Here you can definitely enjoy the beauty of nature.

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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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43.6 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 it's about the Duke of Sutherland, who lived in Dunrobbin Castle and played an unsightly role in the Highland Clearences (like every large landowner in Scotland). In fact, you can see the "THING" for miles before and after. Anyone who hikes here, like us, or who is traveling on the route by car, should deal with the history of the Clearences. This is the only way to understand what makes people tick here today.

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