Rye Harbor – Odiorne Point loop from Portsmouth Greenbelt

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Rye Harbor – Odiorne Point loop from Portsmouth Greenbelt

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Rye Harbor – Odiorne Point loop from Portsmouth Greenbelt

01:31

25.3km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.8 km for 256 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.14 km

Rye Public Library

Highlight • Structure

Library opened in 1911 and expanded in 1997.

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3.25 km

Rye Congregational Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The 4th church at this location was completed in 1961. The new building was necessary because the 3rd church burned down in 1959.

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3.36 km

Rye Town Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Historic building built in 1839 and purchased by the City of Rye in 1873.

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7.07 km

You wouldn't want to swim here (or in any harbor, really). But the docked boats — including those for fishing and lobstering, and charter craft for tourists — make some entertaining eye candy as you cycle past.

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10.8 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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11.6 km

Wallis Sands Beach overlook

Highlight • Beach

From this roadside pull-off next to Wallis Sands State Beach, you get a beautiful unobstructed view of the Atlantic, with the Isles of Shoals hovering on the horizon like a mirage. The beach curves gently below you, framed by rocky outcrops and a grassy picnic area. It’s a quiet spot to watch the sunrise, close enough to hear the surf, and elevated just enough to take in the full coastal panorama.

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13.0 km

Isles of Shoals Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

There's a great viewpoint here to look out over the ocean. On a clear day, you might be able to see all the way to the Isles of Shoals, about six miles off the coast.

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13.6 km