Timeline
16:34
Arrive at Castle Hill Lighthouse to scout your position. The granite structure offers great views, and being here early lets you claim a good spot before the crowd arrives.
16:49
Walk east to Ballard Park. This is your viewing spot. The park is a 55-minute walk from the lighthouse, so take your time. Settle in and watch the sky change as the sun begins its descent toward the WSW.
17:34
The main moment. At sunset, the sun sets directly behind Castle Hill Lighthouse. Stand in Ballard Park and watch the alignment happen around 17:34 local time.
18:19
After the light fades, walk back west to Castle Hill Lighthouse. The area is calm, and the views remain striking even in the twilight.
Local tip
Check the route for walking directions between Castle Hill Lighthouse and Ballard Park. The walk is long, so allow plenty of time.
Check before you go
- Ballard Park is a public park with no specified opening hours, but visibility depends on the sunset time.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Newport (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).