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Kennick Burn

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Kennick Burn Trail

A delightful meander alongside the babbling Kennick Burn, where you'll find some lovely cascades and all sorts of woodland and riverside wildlife. 

Play Pooh Sticks from the bridge over the burn and watch for plump dippers and pied wagtails bobbing on the banks. Enjoy the songs of woodland birds in the canopy and watch out for buzzards and red kites overhead.  

1 miles / 1.5 km

Allow ¾ hour

Moderate

Moderate

Section of uneven rocky and earthy surface with exposed tree roots. Some short steep slopes. Includes two narrow bridges, several rocky steps and a short section along the road. 

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