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Pequot Avenue (brand new surface) – Compo Beach loop from Merritt 7

Bike touring routes & trails

Western Connecticut Planning Region

Pequot Avenue (brand new surface) – Compo Beach loop from Merritt 7

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Pequot Avenue (brand new surface) – Compo Beach loop from Merritt 7

03:21

54.5km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.1 km for 165 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

3.52 km

Grumman ave/ Merritt pkwy bridge

Viewpoint

7.05 km

Stony Brook Road Property

Nature Reserve

24.9 km

Birdcraft Museum & Sanctuary

Nature Reserve

4

27.1 km

Jennings Beach

Highlight • Beach

This is a nice, wide strip of sand with plenty of parking nearby, but it tends to draw a lot of locals — perhaps because the visitor rates for parking are much higher than for locals with a parking pass.

Tip by

5

27.7 km

Penfield Beach

Highlight • Beach

If you're looking for a relaxing time and maybe a dip in the water, Penfield Beach is one of the five town beaches in Fairfield. Next to the beach, you can also find a snack bar and restrooms.

Tip by

6

32.1 km

View of Southport Harbor from Harbor Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Harbor Road passes over the water with superb views of Southport Harbor. It's a favorite local beauty spot that looks stunning whatever the season.

Tip by

7

33.1 km

View of Southport Harbor

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of many beautiful views from Harbor Road, you can see across Perry's Green to the estuary beyond. Picture perfect.

Tip by

8

34.6 km

Pequot Avenue (brand new surface)

Highlight • Cycleway

..with a good view.

Tip by

9

34.7 km

Southport Beach

Highlight • Beach

This quiet little beach has lifeguards on duty during the summer. It's free for public use, but during summer parking is restricted to residents with a beach parking sticker.

Tip by

10

42.8 km

Compo Beach

Highlight • Beach

This is a pretty strip of sand, caught between Long Island Sound and the mouth of the Saugatuck River. The beach itself is accessible and has restrooms, lockers, volleyball courts and a wooden playscape.

Tip by

11

43.4 km

Ned Dimes Marina

Highlight • Structure

Riding along Compo Beach Road, there are great views of the Ned Dimes Marina. There is a grassy area with a few benches along the front. You have to ride …

Tip by

B

54.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

22.2 km

3.59 km

1.04 km

255 m

245 m

Surfaces

32.6 km

21.3 km

710 m

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