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Shining Sea Bikeway

Falmouth, MA
508 548 7611
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Ranked #1 of 18 attractions in Falmouth
Type: Biking Trails
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Lancaster,Pa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

Beautiful paved walk right beside the ocean. On a clear day you can see all the way to Martha's Vineyard. This walk takes you to Woods Hole if you want to go the entire distance. Good for walkers, bikers, skates, strollers; for the whole family ! Benches along the way if you get tired.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Great place to walk or bike. Several interesting side trips off the bikeway plus they have people who keep it clean, very impressed.

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Dallas, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013 via mobile

We rented 2 bikes from corner cycles ($36 for half a day) and headed off on the bike trial. The ride was great. Lots of different things to look at and not alot of people for us. Will denfantily be back.

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

The part of the bike path from Woods Hole to Falmouth is the nicest. The rest is a bit samey but worth a trip as it is smooth, flat and pretty. Look out for the Eastern Market which is a great place to stop off for a sandwich.

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Prestonpans, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

Fast, easy travel between Falmouth and Woods Hole. Better on a bike, but an easy walk with some nice scenery along the way.

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Truckee, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

We heard about the Shining Sea Bikeway from friends & decided to give it a go & we're SO glad we did! We rented 2 bikes in downtown Falmouth (one with a burley for our three year-old son for just $42 - for the entire day) & took off from the shop toward's Woods Hole. The bikeway was paved &... More

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Cape Cod, MA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

The bike path is a little over 10 miles long. It's a fairly flat ride with several access points. There is an older section that goes from the beach to Woods Hole-this part can be narrow and bumpy in spots. The bike path was recently extended to North Falmouth, and this part is well paved with some pretty marsh views,... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

Fairly level bike trail my 7 y/o did the 10 miles, my 5 y/o, 2 miles. Then it was time for the co-pilot for the 5 y/o.

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Worcester, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

Biked this trail in mid April. Not too many hills. Perfect for a family with children. It goes along a great white sand beach. We saw interesting widlife along the way-samll tortoises, white swans. It starts at the Woods hole ferry dock and get quite busy near the dock.

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Falmouth, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

The veiws and the cleanliness. At the end of the path you go into Woods Hole. Stop by Pie in the Sky or Captain Kidds!

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