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Visit Burns birthplace, Alloway, Scotland
Ayr, Scotland
Ayr, Scotland

Visit Burns birthplace, Alloway, Scotland

Length1.2 mi
Elev. Gain39.4 ft
Est. Steps2500
River
Scenic views
Historic site
Quiet place
Created by mark

Visit Burns birthplace, Alloway, Scotland Introduction

Visit Burns birthplace, Alloway, Scotland is a 1.2 mile (2,500-step) route located near Ayr, Scotland. This route has an elevation gain of about 39.4 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
Monument, rose garden, trees, bridges, river

Attractions Near Visit Burns birthplace, Alloway, Scotland

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Alloway Auld Kirk

Historical
The Alloway Auld Kirk, which dates back to the 16th Century, is a ruin in Alloway, South Ayrshire, Scotland (grid reference NS33191805), celebrated as the scene of the witches' dance in the poem "Tam o' Shanter" by Robert Burns. William Burnes, father of the poet, is buried in the graveyard together with his wife Agnes and daughter Isabella as well as two of his nieces.

Alloway

Place
Alloway (Gaelic Allmhaigh, pronounced [ˈal̪ˠavaj]) is a conservation village that is now a suburb of Ayr. It is best known as the birthplace of Robert Burns and the setting for his poem "Tam o' Shanter". Tobias Bachope, the mason responsible for the construction of Hopetoun House, Craigiehall, and Kinross House, also hailed from Alloway.

Ayr RFC

Place
Ayr Rugby Football Club is a rugby union side, currently playing in the Super 6 where they are known as the Ayrshire Bulls. The team is based in Ayr in Scotland, and plays at Millbrae, Alloway.

Cambusdoon

Place
Cambusdoon was a cricket ground in Ayr, Scotland. The ground was used by Ayr Cricket Club until the club moved from the ground in 1997 to the purpose built Cambusdoon New Ground.The first recorded match held on the ground was in 1931 when Ayr Cricket Club played against Kelburne Cricket Club.First first-class match played the grounds when Scotland played against Ireland in 1958.

Alloway railway station

Place
Alloway railway station was a railway station serving the village of Alloway, South Ayrshire, Scotland. The station was part of the Maidens and Dunure Light Railway.

Cambusdoon New Ground

Place
Cambusdoon New Ground is a cricket ground located in Ayr, Scotland. It is the home of Ayr Cricket Club and hosted nine One Day International in August 2006 as part of the European Cricket Championship tournament.

Brig o Doon

Tourist Attraction

Burns Monument and Gardens

Park

Burns Monument

Historical

Liberty Regain'd

Tourist Attraction
Last updated: Jul 1, 2026

Route Details

Length

1.2 mi

Elev. Gain

39.4 ft

Est. Steps

2500
Created by
mark
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