Immortalised by Robert Burns as ‘Sweet Afton’, the Afton Water flows gently down the picturesque Glen Afton and on through the heart of the village of New Cumnock before joining with the River Nith.

"Flow gently, sweet Afton, among thy green braes,
Flow gently, I'll sing thee a song in thy praise;
My Mary's asleep by thy murmuring stream,
Flow gently, sweet Afton, disturb not her dream."

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1. Sweet Afton Rabbie Burns' loop From New Cumnock

24.6km

01:55

350m

Cycle the moderate 15.3-mile Sweet Afton Rabbie Burns' loop from New Cumnock, gaining 1145 feet through Glen Afton's scenic landscapes.

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2. River Walk – Afton Water loop from Kirkconnel

44.9km

03:51

830m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Peaty Gravel Track – Afton Water loop from New Cumnock

39.4km

03:41

830m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 430 m

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Friday 13 March

4°C

-1°C

57 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Location: New Cumnock, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Afton Water

1. Sweet Afton Rabbie Burns' loop From New Cumnock

2. River Walk – Afton Water loop from Kirkconnel

3. Peaty Gravel Track – Afton Water loop from New Cumnock

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