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South Scotland
South Ayrshire
Forehill, Holmston And Masonhill

Robert Burns Birthplace Museum – Ayr Beach loop from Ayr

Hard

5.0

(1)

27

hikers

Robert Burns Birthplace Museum – Ayr Beach loop from Ayr

06:27

24.9km

140m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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4.27 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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2

4.55 km

Mouse Sculpture on Poet's Path

Highlight • Monument

Poet's path is a pathway between Burns Cottage and the visitor centre that paints a story of the work of the 18th-century poet, Robert Burns.

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3

4.83 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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4

5.19 km

Brig o’ Doon

Highlight • Monument

The Brig o' Doon, also Old Bridge of Doon or Tam o' Shanter's Brig, is a former road bridge in the Scottish town of Alloway in the Council Area of …

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5

5.31 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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6

5.36 km

Historic Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Very great, very nice

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7

5.63 km

Old Church Ruins and Graveyard

Highlight • Historical Site

Mystical, I love such cemeteries

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8

13.1 km

Ayr Beach

Highlight • Beach

Ayr Beach is a pretty stretch of golden coastline that is perfect for recreation and relaxation. Hailed as one of the most beautiful beaches in Scotland, Ayr Beach is a …

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24.9 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

4.60 km

1.67 km

750 m

296 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

4.93 km

1.35 km

386 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 27 May

24°C

11°C

8 %

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