The Burns’ cairn was built by members of the New Cumnock Burns Club (500) in 1973 to mark the 50th anniversary of the club. It overlooks Afton Water, honoured by Burns in ‘Sweet Afton’.

The stones for the cairn were hauled by the members of the Burns Club from the head of Afton Water, quite some work!

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1. Sweet Afton Rabbie Burns' loop From New Cumnock

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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

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

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Elevation 210 m

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

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Robert Burns Cairn at Afton Water

1. Sweet Afton Rabbie Burns' loop From New Cumnock

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