Favorite Walks
~ the Norris Reservation in Norwell. It is an easy two mile walk through peaceful woods that sits beside the North River, and though it is accessible year round, imho I would avoid it in the summer months; too buggy! It is also known affectionately by the Brewer kids as the circle place, as what looks to be an old millers wheel graces a clearing near the beginning of the walk, and the wheel, or circle, is a fave spot for kids to play on. http://www.thetrustees.org/pages/343_norris_reservation.cfm
~ the jetty at the Scituate Lighthouse in, yep, you guessed it, Scituate! This is a very cool walk, and provides a good , but easy workout for the legs to go along with the beautiful ocean views. Though it is good for the kiddies to get out and enjoy the jetty, I would not recommend bringing really small or young kids, unless you plan on carrying them. The rock placement is naturally haphazard, and a bit too dangerous for non-skilled little feet to maneuver, but for the older and more agile, enjoy!
~ Powder Point Bridge at Duxbury Beach. Not exactly sure the length of the bridge, but it is a beauty, wooden and creaky(but safe!) ,and a walk across it at sunset with the wonderful scent of the ocean wafting towards you on a slight breeze is nothing shy of heavenly. Evening is also a good time to catch sight of four- wheelers returning from Saquish, their headlights forming a conga line in the distance , and people leisurely fishing off of the bridge. Whether you decide to cross the bridge and walk the beach , or just do the length of it and turn around, it is a must do in any season.
~ the Cape Cod Canal . I usually access this by heading south on route 3 and then heading towards Falmouth from the rotary. Off to the left just a few minutes ride from the rotary you will find the parking areas for the canal walk.Park the car, walk down a minimal amount of steps, and you will find yourself on one of the service roads that line both sides of the canal, and serve as biking and walking paths that follow the canal for seven miles on each side. This is a good place to get in either a nice brisk walk, or a leisurely stroll; whichever you choose to do, nothing beats the smell of the ocean to make one feel rejuvenated!
~ the jetty at the Scituate Lighthouse in, yep, you guessed it, Scituate! This is a very cool walk, and provides a good , but easy workout for the legs to go along with the beautiful ocean views. Though it is good for the kiddies to get out and enjoy the jetty, I would not recommend bringing really small or young kids, unless you plan on carrying them. The rock placement is naturally haphazard, and a bit too dangerous for non-skilled little feet to maneuver, but for the older and more agile, enjoy!
~ Powder Point Bridge at Duxbury Beach. Not exactly sure the length of the bridge, but it is a beauty, wooden and creaky(but safe!) ,and a walk across it at sunset with the wonderful scent of the ocean wafting towards you on a slight breeze is nothing shy of heavenly. Evening is also a good time to catch sight of four- wheelers returning from Saquish, their headlights forming a conga line in the distance , and people leisurely fishing off of the bridge. Whether you decide to cross the bridge and walk the beach , or just do the length of it and turn around, it is a must do in any season.
~ the Cape Cod Canal . I usually access this by heading south on route 3 and then heading towards Falmouth from the rotary. Off to the left just a few minutes ride from the rotary you will find the parking areas for the canal walk.Park the car, walk down a minimal amount of steps, and you will find yourself on one of the service roads that line both sides of the canal, and serve as biking and walking paths that follow the canal for seven miles on each side. This is a good place to get in either a nice brisk walk, or a leisurely stroll; whichever you choose to do, nothing beats the smell of the ocean to make one feel rejuvenated!
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