Long Sands Beach – Long Beach Avenue loop from Portsmouth

Long Sands Beach – Long Beach Avenue loop from Portsmouth

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Long Sands Beach – Long Beach Avenue loop from Portsmouth

02:11

51.9km

340m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 28.5 km for 226 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.15 km

Long Sands Beach

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Soak up the coastal air riding along Long Beach Avenue. You can see across to the Cape Neddick 'Nubble' Lighthouse from Long Sands Beach, the gorgeous bay in front of you.

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26.7 km

View of Nubble Lighthouse (Cape Neddick Light)

Highlight • Viewpoint

It is considered one of the most photographed and visited lighthouses in the United States.
The island of Nubble Island where he stands is uninhabited and inaccessible to visitors.
However, …

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30.1 km

Long Beach Avenue

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Long Beach Avenue is a pan flat paved road that navigates along the coast. You'll have nearly uninterrupted ocean views in the east and on the west there are beach homes, shops, and restaurants.

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34.7 km

View of Harbour Beach

Highlight • Beach

As you ride past the Hartley Mason Reservation you can see through the trees to Harbour Beach. It's known locally as Mother's Beach as it's so popular for families with …

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36.4 km

Lilac Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

What a glorious stretch of road passing over the York River towards the York River Bridge. The water and wetlands on either side of you bring a lovely sense of calm.

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45.9 km

Fort McClary on Kittery Point is a historic coastal defence point. This strategic location helped to protect the entrance to the Piscataqua River.

You can visit the fort to see the hexagonal blockhouse and admire the views over the river.

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51.3 km

Downtown Portsmouth

Highlight • Settlement

Portsmouth has a little bit of everything, from riverside gardens, boat docks, historical recreations — and lots of opportunities to grab a snack or do some shopping while downtown.

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