Windham Depot – Windham Rail Trail loop from Matthew Thornton House

Windham Depot – Windham Rail Trail loop from Matthew Thornton House

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(6525)

13,519

riders

Windham Depot – Windham Rail Trail loop from Matthew Thornton House

02:24

56.2km

390m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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583 m

Grinnell Farm Conservation Area

Nature Reserve

6.87 km

Beaver Lake

Highlight • Lake

Beaver Lake is nationally renowned for its recreational amenities and activities. It's a very notable place for water sports and fishing. It is a beautiful tree-lined lake, and the view of it as you cross the bridge here on Pond Road is particularly good.

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11.2 km

Hood Park

Highlight • Beach

Right off the Londonderry Rail Trail, Hood Park is a great place for a break. Right next to Hoods Pond, there is a beach facing the water so you can sit and take in the views.

There are also some nice trails around the pond that are open to the public.

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16.8 km

Windham Depot Historic Railroad Site

Highlight • Historical Site

The Windham Depot was constructed in 1849 by the Manchester & Lawrence Railroad. The last train passed through the depot in August 1980.

Today, the old depot buildings are still in place, as well as an old blue caboose. There are some placards with information explaining what used to be in the area during the time of the railroad.

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16.9 km

Windham Depot

Highlight • Historical Site

The Windham Depot was constructed in 1849 by the Manchester & Lawrence Railroad. The last train passed throuh the depot in August 1980.

Today, the old depot buildings are still in place as well as an old blue caboose. There are some placards with information explaining what used to be in the area during the time of the railroad.

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18.8 km

Windham Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Windham Rail Trail is a 4 mile long paved trail. It is a great traffic-free path, so you can get into a good rhythm.

It is a shared-use path with pedestrians, so make sure that you are aware of other path users.

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21.7 km

Windham Rail Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

The Windham Rail Trail is a 4 mile long paved trail. It is completely free from traffic, so is a great place for a family bike ride or walk.

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30.7 km

Gordons Hill

Highlight • Summit

47.0 km

Windham Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Windham Rail Trail is a 4-mile long multiuse trail. It is a popular spot for walkers, runners and cyclist. It is fully paved and completely traffic free, so it is a great option for an outing with the whole family.

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56.2 km

End point

Parking

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