Ruggles Avenue to the Studio

      Ruggles Ave., just south of the Breakers, is a nicely paved street to the Walk, but there is no parking available.

      One of the best alternatives to "do the Walk" for people who are not used to rough trails, is to have a taxi drop you off at the Marine Ave./Wetmore Ave. access point to the Walk. This access point leads directly to Belmont Beach, a small beach long used by locals and surfers.

      Marine Ave. is a public street but interestly enough is not paved from Bellevue Ave. to the Walk. Some parking is available on Wetmore Ave. which crosses over from Ruggles Ave.

      From Marine Ave. south to Ledge Road is just over two miles. There are no exits or other access points in this stretch of the Walk.

      Most locals recommend casual walkers start at Marine Ave. walk south past the Chinese Tea House at Marble House and, if they are comfortable, walk on to the Second Tunnel at Gull Rock. That's the point where the Walk turns into an "adventure" over a natural and rugged New England rocky shore line [see later segments for photos].

      Marine Ave. to the Second Tunnel is about 3/4 of a mile. The next exit is 1-3/4 miles over really rough terrain. Most recreational walkers elect to turn around at the Second Tunnel and walk back north.

      The Studio was built for a local artist as perhaps one of the most inspirational working areas for any artist [more to come on this CliffMark at a later date].






      The current owners at the Angelsea mansion located at the end of Ruggles Ave. are rumored to be spending well over $3.5 million in the renovation of this 1879 classic off-white Victorian cottage of General Pierson, who fought in the Civil War.

      Mrs. Pierson's wealth came through Ayers Sarsaparilla and Cherry Pectoral bottled sodas.

      The condition of the Walk in this segment is a combination of dirt path, some pavement, and large well-placed rocks. Walkers need to exercise care and pay close attention to cracks and breaks in the surface of the pathway.