Southport, NC & Surrounding Area
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Coastal roads, rural NC country roads, and barrier island loops — the best cycling routes near Southport, NC.
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Oak Island Lighthouse Loop
Cruising from the Seaside Gate in St. James down over the causeway to Oak Island and taking in the ocean views to the point and then heading down to the lighthouse on Caswell Beach.
Highlights: River views, historic districts, low traffic
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ferry ride
A flat, scenic out-and-back route originating in downtown Southport and crossing over to Kure Beach via the ferry and then travelling up the coast towards Wilmington with excellent views of the Cape Fear River.
Highlights: Ocean views, flat terrain, waterfront
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Green Swamp Ride
Starting at Lockwood Folly Park in Brunswick County, this scenic loop winds through the edges of the Green Swamp Preserve — one of the most ecologically unique landscapes on the East Coast. Expect longleaf pine savannas, quiet back roads, and a true sense of coastal Carolina wilderness.
Highlights: Green Swamp Preserve, longleaf pine, Brunswick County backroads
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Oak Island Lighthouse Loop
Cruising from the Seaside Gate in St. James down over the causeway to Oak Island and taking in the ocean views to the point and then heading down to the lighthouse on Caswell Beach.
ferry ride
A flat, scenic out-and-back route originating in downtown Southport and crossing over to Kure Beach via the ferry and then travelling up the coast towards Wilmington with excellent views of the Cape Fear River.
Green Swamp Ride
Starting at Lockwood Folly Park in Brunswick County, this scenic loop winds through the edges of the Green Swamp Preserve — one of the most ecologically unique landscapes on the East Coast. Expect longleaf pine savannas, quiet back roads, and a true sense of coastal Carolina wilderness.
oak island coffee ride
A quiet lap around Oak Island with a coffee stop in the middle, or if you prefer, after the ride. Enjoy Oak Island from Beach Drive, the Oak Island Lighthouse and Yacht Drive.
It's saturday in the swamp
With the onset of college football season, let's celebrate with a ride in the Swamp and chat about the upcoming season, while enjoying a lap around the swamp.
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