Westbrook Town Beach – Great Hammock Road loop from Clinton

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Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

Westbrook Town Beach – Great Hammock Road loop from Clinton

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Westbrook Town Beach – Great Hammock Road loop from Clinton

02:47

48.7km

150m

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 4, 2026

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Parking

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7.83 km

Westbrook Town Beach

Highlight • Beach

Fly along the seafront at Westbrook Town Beach or stop for a snack at one of the stands pitched up along the sand. Views across the Long Island Sound make this a great place to ride.

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13.9 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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16.2 km

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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17.4 km

Plum Bank Beach

Highlight • Beach

This is the town beach for Old Saybrook. It's open from 8:00 a.m. to dusk, with lifeguards available from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. When the lifeguards are present you …

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19.5 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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22.9 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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33.6 km

The Patchogue River is a popular place for kayaks and fishing boats as it winds through Westbrook from the top of the Duck Islands Roads. The Boston Post Road passes right over it offering lovely harbourside views.

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41.0 km

Town of Madison Canoe/Kayak Launch

Nature Reserve

42.1 km

Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale

Highlight • Restaurant

Very good fish restaurant. However, the clam chowder was a bit too watery; we recommend ordering the grilled fish dishes. Nice beer garden outside, which is also open in winter.

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