We chose Ayer's Cliff as our starting point, but instead of biking to Stanstead we crossed the border at Beebe and picked up the Beebe Spur Rail Trail on to Newport, Vermont. There is not a direct connection between the two trails as you have to show your passport at the border crossing in Beebe and then take North Derby Road for a couple of kilometers to the west once in Vermont. Still, it is worth the wait at the border as the Beebe Spur is a very scenic trail.
We did not find too much of interest in Newport, but a fine, healthy lunch can be had at the Montgomery Cafe on Main Street where we consumed a tasty lentil soup. http://www.newportnaturalfoods.com/
There is a beach in town along with a campground called Prouty Beach, which we passed on our way into town. But, for some reason, there was no one swimming.
We were surprised to find very few other cyclists on either path; probably because they are not connected to a network like the Route Verte. However, the seclusion fit nicely with the natural environment and made for a peaceful ride.
One thing to note is that there are no services along these trails so you will want to bring enough water at the beginning to at least get you to Beebe where there is a store on the stretch of road between the trail and the border.
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