SCENIC WALKS

It would be hard to cram more scenery and history into an eight-mile loop from Portsmouth to New Castle and back. The former island includes two forts, a lighthouse, cemeteries, water vistas, the old hotel, colonial homes, beautiful views from bridges and causeways, the hotel, golf course, a village, a beach, marina, two yacht clubs, two marinas and a scenic park.

SEACOAST WALKS
Kittery, Maine

Just a hop, skip and jump from the dangerous, dizzying traffic of the outlet malls you’ll find a quite trail owned by the citizens of Kittery. Look carefully and you’ll find evidence that this is preserved strip of forest has a long history, now overgrown, but visible in the mix of trees, scattered foundations and old graves.

SCENIC WALKS
Monhegan, Maine

Among the most walkable islands in New England, practically every square foot on Monhegan is picture perfect. Off season in fall is best season since the tourists dominate the summer and the bugs take the spring. A victim of its own success, this ideal tourist and hiking destination is considering adding an access fee for daytrippers.

SEACOAST SCENIC WALKS

The more of these simple woodsy trails this region constructs, the better. This lovely walk covers some gentle sloping land at the outskirts of the Seacoast watershed. Tucked up an unpaved road by a family farm in a rural village – what more could you want?

SCENIC SEACOAST WALKS
Durham, NH

If you travel Route 4 from Newington to Durham you’ve seen the tiny wagon on the hill. If you haven’t turned up the dirt drive, you are missing the best view. Park free and walk through the historic Durham family farm. IN all seasons Wagon Hill offers a perfect hour-long stroll.

SCENIC SEACOAST WALKS
Durham, NH

The ever expanding UNH campus appears to threaten this popular hiking and biking. The 60-acre Natural Area at the heart of the 250 forest Is not yet permanently protected. The land was given to the University in 1891 and is used by students and locals in all seasons.

Swampscott, MA
Historic lighthouse lost in 1922

Prominent Egg Rock, a little less than a mile northeast of the town of Nahant, resembles a whitish-gray whale rising out of the ocean. The three-acre island—about 80 feet high—can be seen from many locations north of Boston, from Winthrop to Lynn, Swampscott, and Marblehead.

Jeremy’s Lighthouse Guide #56

SEACOAST BY BIKE

The Great Balkini tells all in this essay about his own personal wheels. Unless you are Lance Armstrong (and if you are – Hi, Lance!) this info is for you. Find out what a serious recreational rider takes to the pavement, WARNING: This nuts-and-bolts summary uses hardcore bike talk and lays bare the basics.

SCENIC SEACOAST WALKS
Durham, NH

Nature has reclaimed this 19^th century Durham farm. Lesser known and not easy to locate, Adams Point offers a mile-long view of the tidal Great Bay estuary on a wild promontory. A great place for bird watching, hiking, photography and launching small boats.

Salem, MA
(also Winter Island Light, 1871)
Light is 28 feet above mean high water.

Built of cast iron in the second deepest harbor in the state, this lighthouse resonates in the maritime life of historic Salem. A picnic in view of this light is just one more reason to take the family to Portsmouth’s historic sister port city.
Jeremy’s Lighthouse Guide #55