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Kirkconnel And Kelloholm

River Walk – Afton Water loop from Kirkconnel

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
South Scotland
Kirkconnel And Kelloholm

River Walk – Afton Water loop from Kirkconnel

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River Walk – Afton Water loop from Kirkconnel

03:47

44.7km

830m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.44 km

River Walk

Highlight • Trail

2

15.9 km

Peaty Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The grav that is no more. Old track dug over with peat. Would not recommend unless you like soft, rough ground and hike-a-bike.

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19.7 km

Afton Water

Highlight • Natural

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 …

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28.2 km

Robert Burns Cairn at Afton Water

Highlight • Historical Site

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 …

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44.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.6 km

18.9 km

3.41 km

1.55 km

166 m

Surfaces

19.8 km

19.7 km

4.80 km

430 m

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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