Cape Ann from Ipswich

Start: Hammatt St. downtown parking lot, Ipswich, MA map to start Description: Quiet local roads from Ipswich take us to Manchester by the Sea, continuing counter-clockwise for a very scenic tour of Cape Ann's rocky coastline. All routes go through beautiful Magnolia bordering the ocean, and continue past Hammond Castle, a replication of an English medieval… Continue reading Cape Ann from Ipswich

Salem from Ipswich

Ipswich to Salem bicycle ride

Depart downtown Ipswich, MA, taking local roads to Beverly, where we cross the bridge to Salem. After riding through the historic neighborhoods in this well-known city, we return to Ipswich through historic downtown Beverly and Hamilton. Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map (Log in to RideWithGPS & click on… Continue reading Salem from Ipswich

70-Mile Ride from Crane Beach, Ipswich, MA

70 mile bike ride Ipswich MA

Start: Crane Beach, Ipswich MA (Parking fees) Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map(Log in to RideWithGPS & click on More to export files)

Ipswich to Plum Island, “Out and Back”

Start Location: Ipswich Middle and Senior High School, Ipswich MA., We start from the parking lot behind the school). This ride takes Rt. 1A from Ipswich through Rowley to Newbury, and then offers options to continue to Newburyport for a 22-mile round trip, or out to the Parker River Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island for a 32-mile round trip. Turns… Continue reading Ipswich to Plum Island, “Out and Back”

North Shore cycling tour

Ipswich cyclists Road Scholar

This former cycling tour of the Massachusetts North Shore was developed for Road Scholar by Gordon Hrris, and is based in Ipswich and Newburyport, Massachusetts. The routes for the daily rides are provided below. Ipswich Rides These Ipswich rides start from the Ipswich Inn at the intersection of North Main St. and East St. To the… Continue reading North Shore cycling tour

The Best of Ipswich

Start: Ipswich, Massachusetts,  Hammatt St. parking lot, behind Market Street and Central Street: map to start Description: The Best of Ipswich ride features our favorite cycling roads from downtown Ipswich, with a great mix of state forests, cycling along the Ipswich River, and scenic ocean vistas from Crane Beach and Jeffreys Neck, returning through the… Continue reading The Best of Ipswich

Beverly-Ipswich MA Ride

Beverly-Ipswich bicycle ride

Start: Cove Elementary School, Beverly, MA. map to start What to expect: This Beverly-Ipswich loop travels quiet woodland and open roads near Cape Ann area, including North Beverly, Centerville, Essex, Ipswich, Wenham, and Hamilton. Long and medium rides go out to Jeffrey's Neck loop from the town wharf in Ipswich. After the ride, many participants… Continue reading Beverly-Ipswich MA Ride

Merrimack River Ride from Ipswich MA

Merrimack River from Ipswich MA

Start Location: Ipswich Middle and Senior High School, 130 High St., Ipswich, MA. (We start from the parking lot behind the school). (Map to Start) This ride takes Rt. 1A from Ipswich to Rowley, then continues on pleasant roads past two reservoirs to the Merrimack River in West Newbury. Ipswich-Merrimack River Ride 35 miles Ipswich-Merrimack River route at RideWithGPS… Continue reading Merrimack River Ride from Ipswich MA

Ipswich to Boston Ride

Description: 47 miles along back roads and bike lanes to North Station in Boston. Quiet local roads from Ipswich take us to Topsfield, North Reading, Wakefield, and Stoneham. We then ride along the Mystic River to Arlington, take the Minuteman Bike Path to Cambridge, and follow the Fresh Pond bike path and local bike lanes to the… Continue reading Ipswich to Boston Ride

Ipswich MA 15-Mile Ride

Ipswich MA 15 mile bicycle ride

Start: YMCA, 110 County Rd. (Rt. 133 east and 1A south ), Ipswich Massachusetts. map to start and driving directions Directions: Take Rt. 133/1A heading east from Ipswich. Before the highways split, the YMCA will be set back on the left.  What to expect: Ride along the quiet roads between Ipswich, Essex, and Hamilton. Short ride… Continue reading Ipswich MA 15-Mile Ride

Salt Marsh Ride, Ipswich, MA

Start: Ipswich MA downtown central parking lot on Hammatt St. behind Market Street and Central Street map to start Directions: From I-95, take Rt. 133 east to the center of Ipswich. Turn right one block before downtown center. Hammatt St. parking lot will be on your left. From Rt. 1, take Ipswich Rd. from Topsfield.… Continue reading Salt Marsh Ride, Ipswich, MA

Ride the Hills of Ipswich

Ipswich MA hilly bicycle ride

There are about 2300 feet of climbing on this 44-mile ride, with a lot of "out and back" on beautiful roads you may have never ridden. 44-mile Ipswich Hills Ride, 2300 ft. of climb 44-mile route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map (Log in to RideWithGPS & click on More to… Continue reading Ride the Hills of Ipswich

Old Stone Walls Ride from Ipswich, MA

Ipswich Old Stone Walls bicycle ride

Start: Ipswich, 16 Hammatt Street parking lot, behind Market Street and Central Street.  map to start Directions: From I-95, take Rt. 133 east to the center of Ipswich. Turn right one block before downtown center. Hammatt St. parking lot will be on your left. From Rt. 1, take Ipswich Rd. from Topsfield. Cross tracks and… Continue reading Old Stone Walls Ride from Ipswich, MA

Ipswich-Topsfield-Boxford

Ipswich Topsfield and Boxford bicycle ride

Ride from Ipswich MA to Topsfield, a charming New England village.  A private driveway is used to connect Pineswamp and Topsfield Roads, then continue along beautiful Perkins Row takes you through the Ipswich River Sanctuary before arriving in Topsfield. The long route adds a loop through parts of Ipswich and Boxford west of Rt. 1. Both… Continue reading Ipswich-Topsfield-Boxford

Ipswich-Newburyport 34-Mile Loop

This 34-mile road bike ride begins at the Hammatt St. parking lot in Ipswich, MA, and follows Rt. 1A along the coast to Newbury and Newburyport. The return is along quiet wooded roads west of Rt. 1, then taking newly-reconstructed Linebrook Road back to Ipswich. There is a short extra loop on Pine Swamp Road… Continue reading Ipswich-Newburyport 34-Mile Loop

Ipswich River Watershed Ride

Ipswich Watershed bicycle ride

A 60-mile cycling tour of the Ipswich River Watershed on the Massachusetts North Shore. Route at RideWithGPSView and print cue sheet View and print map(Log in to RideWithGPS & click on More to export files)

Merrimack River Ride from Ipswich MA

A ride from Ipswich, Massachusetts, through the state forest area to West Newbury, MA, along the Merrimack River, returning through Newburyport and the Great Salt Marsh. (map to start) Route at RideWithGPSView and print cue sheet View and print map & cue sheet(Log in to RideWithGPS & click on More to export files)

NSC Willowdale mountain biking

NSC Willowdale mountain biking

Start: Linebrook road in Ipswich MA, across from the Marini farm field on the right hand side parking lot. Coming from Rt. 1, this is on the right, well before Doyon school. map to start Willowdale has 40 miles of trails for all levels, and great fire roads to learn on. The Forest exists as two… Continue reading NSC Willowdale mountain biking