Chain Bridge and Deer Island – Ocean Boulevard / Route 1A loop from Amesbury

Chain Bridge and Deer Island – Ocean Boulevard / Route 1A loop from Amesbury

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Chain Bridge and Deer Island – Ocean Boulevard / Route 1A loop from Amesbury

03:23

85.0km

210m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 17, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 8.39 km for 43 m

After 21.9 km for 19 m

After 63.8 km for 19 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.36 km

Chain Bridge and Deer Island

Highlight • Bridge

Chain Bridge is the first bridge built over the Merrimack River, connecting Deer Island, a small island located in the middle of the river. The bridge has been open to …

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4.72 km

Moseley Woods Park

Highlight • Forest

Very nice park for small family events, playgrounds, sitting on benches next to the river, and walking in the woods.

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8.41 km

C12

Lake

9.72 km

Wildes Saltmarsh

Nature Reserve

21.9 km

Hampton Harbor

Highlight • Lake

From this point on Hampton Bridge, you'll be able to see panoramic views of Hampton Harbor as well as the Atlantic Ocean.

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40.2 km

Parking area for Wallis Sands Beach

Highlight • Parking

You can't actually ride your bike onto Wallis Sands Beach. But you can lock it up here and walk out onto the beach, which is usually pleasant, quiet, and of course has great views over the water.

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42.4 km

Ocean view at rock sculpture point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice ocean view behind the rocks. Might be able to see the Isles of Shoals

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46.3 km

Ocean Boulevard / Route 1A

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Outstanding stretch along the coast — a popular destination, so you're best off early if the weather's good. Stop off along the route to hop in the water, or carry on further north to Portsmouth.

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49.4 km

Rye Harbor

Lake

51.7 km

Jenness State Beach

Highlight • Beach

A beautiful beach; best enjoyed early, then it is not so crowded.
It's worth a visit.

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56.1 km

North Hampton State Beach

Highlight • Beach

Runners will find an ideal oceanfront run at North Hampton State Beach. Located directly on the Atlantic, its hard-packed sand makes for perfect jogging terrain alongside the water. North Hampton …

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85.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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