Long Sands Beach – Fort McClary loop from Cape Neddick

Long Sands Beach – Fort McClary loop from Cape Neddick

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Long Sands Beach – Fort McClary loop from Cape Neddick

02:38

63.9km

410m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.67 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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5.91 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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15.9 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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21.9 km

View of Piscataqua River Bridge and Great Cove Boat Club from Maine Street Causeway

Highlight • Viewpoint

Slow down as you cross over the Maine Street Causeway to take it all in. To the south there are great views of the impressive Piscataqua River Bridge and the …

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23.3 km

Road along Piscataqua River

Highlight (Segment) • River

This is a nice stretch of road along the Maine side of the Piscataqua River, which forms a living border between Maine and New Hampshire. The river eventually streams into …

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27.4 km

East Coast Greenway — Maine section

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The East Coast Greenway (ECG) extends for over 2,600 miles. It meanders its way between Key West, Florida, and Calais, Maine. This is part of the Maine section of the …

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30.6 km

Piscataqua River

Lake

30.6 km

Piscataqua River

Highlight • River

32.1 km

View of the Piscataqua River from River Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

River Road runs alongside the Piscataqua River on the western side of Eliot. There are wonderful views of the river and inland to Stacey Creek, also known as Shapleigh Old Mill Pond.

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63.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.9 km

14.2 km

11.8 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

63.2 km