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Northumberland walk named after Dan Burn 'a boost for business'

BBC | May 1, 2025

Related Topics: Jackie Sewell, Northumberland, Dan Burn, Northumberland National Park, Elsdon, Rachel Sweeney, BBC North East and Cumbria

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BBC News, North East and Cumbria

The Elsdon Burn Walk was renamed the Big Dan Burn Walk to honour the Northumberland-born Carabao Cup first goalscorer

Businesses say trade is booming on a walking trail renamed in honour of Newcastle United star Dan Burn.

The Elsdon Burn Walk in Northumberland was renamed the Big Dan Burn Walk as a nod to celebrate his Carabao Cup opening goal, which helped end the team's 70-year wait for a domestic trophy.

Jackie Sewell, landlady of Bird in Bush, says "the difference that it's made has been tremendous", with the pub experiencing an upturn of more than 110% since 2 April.

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