Rails to Trails

The Newtown Rail Trail opened on April 27, 2022.

The Newtown Rail Trail is a pedestrian and bicycle path approximately 2.5 miles long.  It is located on the former SEPTA Fox Chase-Newtown Railroad between County Line Road and Bristol Road in Upper Southampton Township, Bucks County.  It is part of the Bucks County Rails to Trails project.  Bucks County acquired a long-term lease with SEPTA for use of this right of way and constructed the shared-use path.  The shared-use path is 10-12' wide and located on the former railroad bed.  The shared-use path consists of granular and paved surfaces. Responsibilities for maintenance are shared by the Township and Bucks County.

The Newtown Rail trail connects to the Pennypack Trail in Montgomery County.  Parking for and access to the trail are located at the head of the Pennypack Trail (Byberry Road), the Southampton Train Station and Tamanend Park.  Access is also available on Bristol Road but no parking area is provided at this access point.

Bucks County is planning to extend the trail through Northampton Township.  The Board of Supervisors hopes its residents and visitors enjoy this great asset of the community.