Portsmouth Coast & Seaside Villages E-Bike Tour

Explore the stunning coastline of Portsmouth, from Rye Harbor State Park to New Castle Island

Discover the coastal treasures of Portsmouth as you ride from Wallis Sands and Rye Harbor State Park to Great Island Common. Beautiful coastal, lighthouse, and mansion vistas await you on this guided e-bike tour, as well as insightful commentary from a friendly guide well-versed in New Hampshire’s coastal heritage.

Your day tour will begin with a leisurely cycle along the Atlantic Coast as you pedal Portsmouth’s coastline from Wallis Sands and Jenness Beach to Rye Harbor State Park. This scenic oceanside park is a favorite boating, lobstering and fishing destination, offering stunning panoramic views over to the Isle of Shoals and Portsmouth’s lighthouses.

The Rye Harbor State Park promises excellent photo opportunities over New Hampshire’s beaches and the chance to learn about Portsmouth’s rich fishmongering heritage, the early settlers to these shores in the 1600s, and Captain John Smith’s exciting voyage of 1614.

Cycle onwards along the southern coastline, passing by Portsmouth’s epic coastal mansions and private villas that boast some truly beautiful views.

Following the intercoastal route, you’ll soon be riding north past expansive marshes and tranquil lily ponds as you cycle towards Wentworth by the Sea, a spectacularly grand resort hotel dating back to the 1800s.

On New Castle Island, discover a stunningly beautiful historic town set entirely on islands at the mouth of the Piscataqua River and connected by bridges to Portsmouth and Rye. Enjoy enchanting views of the Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse, Fort Constitution Historic Site, and grand historic homes that speak of a bygone era.

Finally, your electric bike tour winds its way to the gorgeous Great Island Common where more stunning views of the Isle of Shoals and Portsmouth’s lighthouses await, beautifully rounding up your bicycle tour of the glamorous Portsmouth coast.