View of Brig o' Doon – Robert Burns Birthplace Museum loop from Ayr

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View of Brig o' Doon – Robert Burns Birthplace Museum loop from Ayr

Moderate

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View of Brig o' Doon – Robert Burns Birthplace Museum loop from Ayr

02:20

43.9km

390m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 142 m for 120 m

Customers only

After 43.7 km for 120 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.23 km

Burns Cottage

Highlight • Monument

Burns Cottage is the birthplace of the famous 18th-century Ayrshire poet, Robert Burns. The cottage is open to the public daily between 11.00–15.30 (last entry 15.00).

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4.69 km

Monument to a Mouse by Kenny Hunter

Highlight • Historical Site

This giant bronze mouse by Kenny Hunter forms part of the Poet's Path, the National Trust for Scotland's outdoor sculpture trail, near the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway. The …

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4.96 km

View of Brig o' Doon

Highlight • Viewpoint

The bridge is thought to have been built in the early fifteenth century. According to John R. Hume, the bridge was built by James Kennedy, who died in 1465, but …

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5.03 km

Burns Monument and Gardens

Highlight • Monument

Less than 20 years after Burns’ death, a committee of his strongest supporters were busy making plans to memorialise the man.

The result is this 70-foot high Grecian-style temple, designed …

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5.26 km

Ayr Cycle Path Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Smooth traffic free cycle lane leading to the coast. Nice way to get through the town without meeting any cars.

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5.48 km

Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Cared for by the National Trust for Scotland. Robert Burns is Scotland’s National Bard, and his poetry and songs are loved the world over.

nts.org.uk/visit/places/robert-burns-birthplace-museum

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8.36 km