Plum Bank Beach – Knollwood Beach loop from Westbrook

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

Westbrook Center

Plum Bank Beach – Knollwood Beach loop from Westbrook

Moderate

2.9

(16)

riders

Plum Bank Beach – Knollwood Beach loop from Westbrook

02:47

62.4km

290m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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After 47.3 km for 93 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.7 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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18.0 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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20.1 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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23.6 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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41.9 km

River Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

River Road, along with a few of the other paved roads and bridges in the area, offers views of the Connecticut River. There are a bunch of neighborhoods on the …

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47.3 km

Evelyn & Hawthorne Smyth Sanctuary

Highlight • Lake

Evelyn & Hawthorne Smyth Sanctuary is a small nature Preserve off of Essex Street near Post Cove and the Connecticut River. As you ride, you get nice views over the water in this attractive area.

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62.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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