Motorcycle Scotland - The Best Motorbike Routes in Scotland

Burns Country Run Route

Re-live the steps of Robert Burns in this route which takes you between Ayrshire and Dumfriesshire. On the way the route will vary in road type so go at your own pace.

Rabbie Burns is probably one of Scotland’s most influential sons and he played a big role in our culture.

Approximate Distance:	164 miles (266 km)
Approximate Duration:	4 hours 40 minutes

Friends on Route

Distance *
0.1 miles	The Buccleuch Arms Hotel Owned by 4 passionate bikers, this is a fantastic 1700's hotel with an award winning restaurant that thrives on great food, sincere service and your comfort!
0.1 miles	Limetree House Guest House A beautifully maintained guest house perfectly located in the centre of Moffat.
0.1 miles	Adamson’s Coffee House
0.3 miles	Moffat Woollen Mill Moffat Woollen Mill features an excellent shopping experience suited very well to the tourist biker and has all the facilities that any biker would look for and need.
1.3 miles	Lochhouse Farm Retreat Centre Great secure parking. Perfectly located in the beautiful Galloway countryside that surrounds both Moffat and Beattock.
139 miles	New Cample Farm Shop and Tearoom It’s a delight! great shop & café with hearty soup and farm reared food.
126 miles	The Green Tea House A charming tea house steeped with history and one for those with varied tastes.

* from start of route.

Filling Stations on Route

By looking at the map you can see the major towns which all have fuel stations.

Route At A Glance

Good roads revolving around Burns.

Weather Watch

Latest details on the weather. The weather can change dramatically so please take care to check before setting off.

View a 5-day weather forecast on the BBC Weather website for:

Moffat
Dumfries
Cumnock
Maybole
Thornhill

Route Gallery

View our gallery of photographs from the Burns Country Run route, including photographs submitted by fellow bikers.

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Other Motorbike Routes

Choose from our other motorbike routes in Southern Scotland and Northern England:

Biggar is Bigger
Three Lochs Run
Borders Loop
Scottish Castle Run
Best of Both Worlds
A Taste of Galloway
The Bruce Run
Southwest Coastal
St. Abbs Border Hug
The Lakes
Galloway Quickie
Northumberland Ramble
Go Large with Largs
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