Bushnell-Dickinson House – Plum Bank Beach loop from Nehantic State Forest

Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

Bushnell-Dickinson House – Plum Bank Beach loop from Nehantic State Forest

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Bushnell-Dickinson House – Plum Bank Beach loop from Nehantic State Forest

02:26

54.4km

350m

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: August 20, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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25.5 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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27.7 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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29.0 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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31.1 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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33.4 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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34.6 km

Original location of Yale College

Highlight • Historical Site

Right across from the Cypress Cemetery, a historic spot in its own right, is the original location of Yale College. There is a large stone with a plaque and an informational sign marking the spot.

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