Long Beach Avenue – Fort McClary loop from Portsmouth

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Long Beach Avenue – Fort McClary loop from Portsmouth

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Long Beach Avenue – Fort McClary loop from Portsmouth

03:12

54.2km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: August 19, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 1.46 km for 91 m

After 52.7 km for 91 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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761 m

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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21.8 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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26.5 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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32.8 km

Long Sands Beach

Highlight • Beach

The 3 km long extremely clean sandy beach in York invites you to linger. There are public toilets and gastronomic offer. You can see the lighthouse very well with binoculars. …

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36.8 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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38.3 km

York River Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

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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47.9 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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