Walk 9 - Big Burn
DESCRIPTION
The Big Burn offers a very sheltered walk with an air of mystery. The route passes over several
bridges and through a secretive gorge. A waterfall completes this picturesque route and
several picnic sites offer respite to the tired and hungry.
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Distance– 1 1/2 Miles Duration– 1 Hour |
TO GET THERE
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At the north end of Golspie look for the Sutherland Arms Hotel. Pass the hotel but instead of continuing on the A9 veer left and take the track in front of Sutherland Stoneworks. Park at the end of this track. * An alternative start point is shown at H on the map To get to it you drive north out of Golspie and take the first turn off to the left(the road sign says “Backies”). The car park is approx 500 metres up this road. |
THE WALK
A Follow the path up the side of the burn. cross the bridge and turn left under the viaduct.
B Continue on past the picnic area and at the junction of the paths keep to the lower track.
C Follow the line of the burn and cross 5 bridges.
D After crossing bridge 5 turn right and walk to the observation platform below the
waterfall;
E Retrace your steps to the bridge,do not cross but turn right up the hill; this takes you to
the bridge above the waterfall. Cross this bridge and turn right.
F You will soon come to a path going to your right – take this path.
G Look for a path going down to your right – his takes you to a viewing point above the
waterfall.
If you go down this path retrace your steps to continue.
H Continue along the top path to the Picnic area. Pass the information boards and carry on to
the old skating pond. You can walk round this pond if you wish.
I Retrace your steps about 20 metres and you will find a downhill path on your left.
At the bottom of the hill turn left and return to your car
POINTS OF INTEREST
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