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Big Burn Walk and Waterfall – Big Burn Waterfall loop from Golspie

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Big Burn Walk and Waterfall – Big Burn Waterfall loop from Golspie

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Big Burn Walk and Waterfall – Big Burn Waterfall loop from Golspie

02:42

9.83km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

Tips

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After 7.02 km for 59 m

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.03 km

Beautiful Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

2

5.25 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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3

5.87 km

Moss Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Foam waterfall

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4

6.00 km

Big Burn Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Short walk from Golspie with stunning natural features and easy access on bridges and walkways

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5

6.69 km

Colin's Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

wooden bridge in mark of colin

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6

6.88 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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7

8.11 km

Poppy's

Highlight • Cafe

Situated on the main Street in Golspie, Poppy's offers a range of hot and cold snacks and the scones are amazing

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8

8.79 km

Golspie Pier

Highlight • Beach

old wooden pier along side it.

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B

9.83 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.68 km

3.45 km

1.24 km

1.23 km

214 m

Surfaces

4.06 km

2.12 km

1.47 km

906 m

644 m

602 m

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Highest point (140 m)

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Sunday 5 July

19°C

14°C

83 %

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