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Big Burn Walk and Waterfall – Woodland Path Near Backies loop from Dunrobin Castle

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Big Burn Walk and Waterfall – Woodland Path Near Backies loop from Dunrobin Castle

Moderate

3.0

(1)

5

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Big Burn Walk and Waterfall – Woodland Path Near Backies loop from Dunrobin Castle

02:42

41.4km

430m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.54 km

Singletrack to Dunrobin Glen Road

Highlight • Forest

Lovely stretch of flowing singletrack above Big Burn.

Tip by

2

2.17 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

Tip by

3

4.13 km

View of Farlary and Kilbraur Wind Farm

Highlight • Climb

Views to inspire you as you make the steady climb towards Farlary and the Kilbraur wind farm..

Tip by

4

9.85 km

Loch na Fuar-Laraiche

Highlight • Lake

Farlary loch greets yo after the long grind up from Backies. In Scots Gaelic, fuar translates as cold and Laraiche is derived from làrach which has several meanings, in this case, the closest seems to be site.

Tip by

25.1 km

Ascoile henge

Archaeological Site

6

26.1 km

Loch Brora

Highlight • Lake

Looking south towards Carrol Rock.

Tip by

7

31.3 km

Loch Brora

Highlight • Lake

Looking north-west towards Carrol Rock. One of the numerous conglomerate hills of this part of Scotland.

Tip by

8

33.3 km

Doll Bridge

Highlight • River

Glad there is a bridge, the ford looks quite scary - deep and fast flowing.

Tip by

9

34.5 km

Woodland Path Near Backies

Highlight • Forest

One of many alternative ways though from the River Brora to Backies, near Golspie.

Tip by

B

41.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.0 km

5.22 km

2.72 km

2.16 km

217 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.3 km

14.8 km

6.51 km

2.22 km

575 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

11°C

3°C

53 %

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