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Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

Bushnell-Dickinson House – Knollwood Beach loop from Old Lyme

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
Connecticut
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

Bushnell-Dickinson House – Knollwood Beach loop from Old Lyme

Moderate

2.6

(21)

83

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Bushnell-Dickinson House – Knollwood Beach loop from Old Lyme

02:08

49.9km

250m

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: June 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

13.0 km

Ivoryton Pond

Highlight • Lake

Falls River feeds Ivoryton Pond which has a small dam at the eastern end. Water from here flows into the much larger Mill Pond a little further east on Main …

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14.5 km

Comstock Pond/Stream

Nature Reserve

3

22.1 km

Town Open Space (West Pond Meadow Road)

Highlight • Forest

Surrounded by tall woodland, this town open space provides a great spot for you to jump off the bike and take a rest. Take care whilst pulling back onto the road.

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4

30.7 km

Bushnell-Dickinson House

Highlight • Historical Site

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978, this house was first constructed in 1790. It was once on the main east–west road through Old Saybrook, offering some pretty historic views.

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5

32.9 km

View of Back River from Great Hammock Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Great Hammock Road is one of many beautiful waterside roads in the area. It passes over Back River with views west towards Oyster Point and Indian Town Harbour and east towards Dunks Island.

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6

36.1 km

Knollwood Beach

Highlight • Beach

You'll often see people fishing at Knollwood Beach as it has the reputation of being an excellent spot for a successful catch.

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7

38.4 km

South Cove

Highlight • Beach

What a place! There is water on either side of you as you ride across Bridge Street. The expanse of blue in all directions makes you feel relaxed and free from all of life's stresses.

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8

39.6 km

Original location of Yale College

Highlight • Historical Site

Right across from the Cypress Cemetery, a historic spot in its own right, is the original location of Yale College. There is a large stone with a plaque and an informational sign marking the spot.

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9

40.9 km

Old Saybrook Town Launching Ramp

Highlight • Rest Area

Old Saybrook Town Launching Ramp on North Cove Road is an incredibly scenic spot. The launching area is marked by an open grass lawn with panoramic views of the water …

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49.9 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.7 km

12.5 km

3.35 km

2.37 km

Surfaces

40.7 km

9.14 km

117 m

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Thursday 16 July

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6 %

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