We are the Kilmarnock & Loudoun Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Moira R
This is the same walk which was cancelled due to storm Eowyn earlier this year.
The walk will commence at the National Trust for Scotland Burns Birthplace Museum . It is an easy 6 mile walk on hard surface paths with no inclines. We follow the footpath through the tunnel under the road where we can enjoy the Burns Heritage Mural then on to a seating area where we will take a break and on towards Green Castle. It will be high tide so the route will continue on the path to the River Doon and follow the river to Bellisle park. Unfortunately the conservatory is closed at the moment for renovation. We return across the golf course then along pavements passing Burns Cottage, along the poets path and finish with a walk round the Auld Kirk, Brig O’Doon and gardens to the visitor centre where there is a good coffee shop .
It is a 36 mile round trip from the meeting point from where you take the A77 to Ayr and continue on the by-pass to the roundabout for Ayr hospital. If Doonholm road is still closed follow the diversion signs from here towards Ayr - NOT to the Coo Shed - which will take you to Alloway. Pass Burns Cottage , continue straight ahead and take the next turn on the left signposted to car parks.
Meet at East Ayrshire Council HQ, 95 London Road Kilmarnock at 09.15am to arrange car share.
Starting point is the car park at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Murdochs Loan ,Alloway.
