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Big Burn Hike

Big Burn Hike

Hike overview

The Big Burn hike is a pleasant walk through the forest alongside the Golspie River through a picturesque gorge. The trail leads to an impressive waterfall at the bottom of the gorge, where a viewing platform has been built so you can admire the spectacle. This short, accessible hike is the perfect way to experience a corner of the Scottish wilderness.

Difficulties of the hike

The trail is easy and ideal for families with young children. The paths are well-maintained and clearly marked, so take advantage of this, as it's not often the case in Scotland!

What you'll love

  • Big Burn Gorge: An enchanting forest environment with numerous picturesque bridges crossing the Golspie Burn, offering varied and photogenic views
  • The final waterfall, which is accessible via a viewing platform.
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Hike technical sheet

Activity: Hiking
Difficulty: Very easyiDifficulty levels explained here:
➡️ Hiking parameters
Average duration: 1 h 15iFind out how we calculate the duration here:
➡️ Hiking parameters
Length: 3 km
Type of route: Loop
Elevation gain: 90 m
Maximum altitude: 140 m
Vertiginous: NoiVertiginous levels explained here:
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Marked: Yes
Popularity: Moderate
Region: Sutherland
Start point: 57.97905, -3.96262
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Map and elevation profile of the hike

Big Burn Hike