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Sunrise

Sunrise at Town Neck

The dunes are quiet before the world wakes up. Walk the raised path across Mill Creek to catch the first light over the water.

Best time: sunriseAbout 45 min

Timeline

  1. 06:36

    The Boardwalk

    Walk the raised boardwalk across Mill Creek toward the dunes. The boards are personalized, so take your time reading the names as you head out.

  2. 07:06

    Town Neck Beach

    Stand at the end of the boardwalk at Town Neck Beach. Watch the sun rise toward the WSW. The beach is rocky and narrow, with no facilities, so enjoy the raw view.

  3. 07:21

    The Boardwalk

    Walk back along the boardwalk. The light is soft and the dunes are empty.

Local tip

There are no food or drink shops near the boardwalk. Check the route for the nearest cafe or coffee shop in Sandwich once you are done.

Check before you go

  • The beach has no facilities.
  • Parking is available at the boardwalk.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Sandwich (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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