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Dorback Burn

Dorback Burn

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Dorback Burn

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Cairngorms National Park

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Location: Nethy Bridge, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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erwinsikkens_com

August 4, 2025

Mountain biking

I crossed this river in the summer and had no problems passing due to the low water.

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Katherine Moore

December 23, 2019

Mountain biking

Take extra care when crossing Dorback Burn, especially in the wetter months where the river flow is stronger and deeper. Head upstream if this is the case to find a safer place to cross.

Jim Sutherland

January 2, 2019

Mountain biking

Look for the boulder with the stripe of quartz in it. This is one of the easiest crossings.

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