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Dunure Castle Ruins – View of Brig o' Doon loop from Straiton

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Crosshill, Straiton And Kirkmichael

Dunure Castle Ruins – View of Brig o' Doon loop from Straiton

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Dunure Castle Ruins – View of Brig o' Doon loop from Straiton

03:31

54.6km

690m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 22.8 km for 4 m

After 31.5 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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14.1 km

Gallowhill Plantation

Forest

22.8 km

Dunure Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Dunure Castle is an impressive ruin on a rocky headland on the west coast of Scotland. Built in the 13th century, it was once the main fortress of the powerful …

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23.1 km

View of Dunure Castle and Ailsa Craig

Highlight • Castle

Great cafe and restaurant excellent for lunch break, or coffee stop.

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31.8 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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32.0 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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32.4 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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32.6 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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41.6 km

View of South Ayrshire Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

Extremely quiet roads with some delightful climbs. Amazing views from the top down to south Ayrshire.

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46.2 km

Kirkmichael Community Shop & Jock's Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Kirkmichael Community Shop and Cafe. Outdoor seating serving fantastic coffee.
Open 9-3pm.

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52.3 km

Broadwood

Forest

54.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.6 km

10.9 km

3.38 km

2.23 km

315 m

252 m

Surfaces

39.8 km

13.8 km

553 m

419 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Dunure Castle Ruins – View of Brig o' Doon loop from Straiton

Dunure Castle Ruins

View of Dunure Castle and Ailsa Craig

View of Brig o' Doon

Brig o’ Doon

Ayr Cycle Path Tunnel

Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

View of South Ayrshire Countryside

Kirkmichael Community Shop & Jock's Cafe

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