Plum Bank Beach – Great Hammock Road loop from Fenwick

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

Old Saybrook Center

Plum Bank Beach – Great Hammock Road loop from Fenwick

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Plum Bank Beach – Great Hammock Road loop from Fenwick

01:31

29.9km

60m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.1 km for 198 m

After 20.2 km for 139 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.04 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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6.02 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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8.14 km

Beach

8.86 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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9.73 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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14.2 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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23.3 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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29.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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