Seacoast

By bike

While biking around the Seacoast region is growing in popularity, the area has practically no specific bicycle paths. Biking in the cities is easy, as motorists are usually paying attention, and there are plenty of places to lock a bike to while your not riding. Note: it is technically illegal to ride on sidewalks in NH, but this law is almost never enforced. Riding between cities is more dangerous then in cities as many intercity roads in NH are narrow, often with no shoulder. The speed limit in these areas are also often high, up to 55MPH. If you choose to ride in these areas, don't be surprised to be passed within a few feet by a car going much faster then you. Its important if you choose to ride along these roads that you have excellent bicycle riding skills, and that your bicycle is in good repair. Under no circumstances should children ride along these roads.

By bus

Wildcat Transit, 603-862-2328, (http://www.unh.edu/transp...) Wildcat transit is the inter-city bus routes run by the University of New Hampshire. Buses travel from Durham to Dover, Portsmouth, and Newington. The buses are clean, safe, handicapped accessible and usually within 3 minutes of their scheduled times. They cost $1.50 per ride for people not associated with the University. During the Summer when School's out the buses run on a much reduced schedule, and don't run during the weekend at all.

Routes:

3a (Dover)

Runs from Durham along Rt. 108 to Dover, then returns to Durham along Rt. 155

3b (Dover)

Runs from Durham along Rt. 155 to Dover, then returns to Durham along Rt. 155 3b is the 3a route backwards

4a (Portsmouth)

Runs from Durham to Portsmouth, visits Market Square before Islington St, Returns to Durham

4b (Portsmouth)

Runs from Durham to Portsmouth, visits Islington St before Market Square, Returns to Durham

4AM Express (Portsmouth)

Same as routes 4a and 4b, but on return to campus skips Mall stop and Walmart.

5 (Newmarket)

Runs between Durham and Newmarket

COAST Bus, 603-743-5777, (http://www.coastbus.org/) The COAST bus has routes running between and around Dover, Portsmouth, Exeter, and other surrounding towns. The cost is $1.50 for most buses, and $0.50 for the trolley. which connects destinations within Portsmouth. Check their website for specific routes and schedules.