Ocean Boulevard / Route 1A – North Hampton State Beach loop from Blackwater River

Ocean Boulevard / Route 1A – North Hampton State Beach loop from Blackwater River

Moderate

4.5

(1975)

11,876

riders

Ocean Boulevard / Route 1A – North Hampton State Beach loop from Blackwater River

03:54

100km

380m

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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 2.70 km for 19 m

After 35.4 km for 91 m

After 64.8 km for 91 m

After 97.5 km for 19 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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18.3 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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21.0 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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27.1 km

Wentworth Grove Open Space

Forest

31.1 km

New Castle, New Hampshire, is a picturesque island town with historic charm. Surrounded by the Atlantic, it boasts colonial architecture, scenic landscapes, and a welcoming community, making it idyllic and serene.

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50.0 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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60.0 km

Fort McClary

Highlight • Historical Site

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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77.1 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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89.8 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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97.5 km