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Pequot Avenue (brand new surface) – Compo Beach loop from Merritt 7

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United States

Connecticut

Western Connecticut Planning Region

Norwalk

Pequot Avenue (brand new surface) – Compo Beach loop from Merritt 7

Moderate

4.7

(4412)

7,616

riders

Pequot Avenue (brand new surface) – Compo Beach loop from Merritt 7

03:21

54.5km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.1 km for 165 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

3.52 km

Grumman ave/ Merritt pkwy bridge

Viewpoint

7.05 km

Stony Brook Road Property

Nature Reserve

24.9 km

Birdcraft Museum & Sanctuary

Nature Reserve

27.1 km

Jennings Beach

Highlight • Beach

This is a nice, wide strip of sand with plenty of parking nearby, but it tends to draw a lot of locals — perhaps because the visitor rates for parking are much higher than for locals with a parking pass.

Tip by

27.7 km

Penfield Beach

Highlight • Beach

If you're looking for a relaxing time and maybe a dip in the water, Penfield Beach is one of the five town beaches in Fairfield. Next to the beach, you can also find a snack bar and restrooms.

Tip by

32.1 km

View of Southport Harbor from Harbor Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Harbor Road passes over the water with superb views of Southport Harbor. It's a favorite local beauty spot that looks stunning whatever the season.

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33.1 km

View of Southport Harbor

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of many beautiful views from Harbor Road, you can see across Perry's Green to the estuary beyond. Picture perfect.

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34.6 km

Pequot Avenue (brand new surface)

Highlight • Cycleway

..with a good view.

Tip by

34.7 km

Southport Beach

Highlight • Beach

This quiet little beach has lifeguards on duty during the summer. It's free for public use, but during summer parking is restricted to residents with a beach parking sticker.

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41.2 km

Old Mill Beach

Highlight • Beach

This little park has a nice sandy beach looking out over Long Island Sound. It's free to use (no fee), but that also means there are no facilities — particularly, …

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42.9 km

Compo Beach

Highlight • Beach

This is a pretty strip of sand, caught between Long Island Sound and the mouth of the Saugatuck River. The beach itself is accessible and has restrooms, lockers, volleyball courts and a wooden playscape.

Tip by

54.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.2 km

21.4 km

3.56 km

1.00 km

249 m

217 m

Surfaces

33.5 km

20.2 km

847 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 5 July

28°C

20°C

86 %

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Pequot Avenue (brand new surface) – Compo Beach loop from Merritt 7

Jennings Beach

Penfield Beach

View of Southport Harbor from Harbor Road

View of Southport Harbor

Pequot Avenue (brand new surface)

Southport Beach

Old Mill Beach

Compo Beach

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