Cliff Walk – South End - Newport, Rhode Island

John B.

Beautiful sel paced walk along the coast. Most of the south end is unpaved so there is a bit of rock climbing. Nothing too serious. Parking is non existent past 40 steps area so plan ahead / take the local bus / or plan on doing some walking

Sarah S.

Very nice, long walk along the ocean. To one side you will have the waves and sea air and on the other, the mansions. The walls are high in most spots, so for a number of mansions, you have to see them once you've passed them, but they are beautiful. Saw a fair amount of birds. Dogs are allowed. The majority of the walk is on easy pavement. There is, however, one, maybe two sections (beyond the teahouse was closed when we went), that is rock hopping large boulders. However, an unsteady senior lady did it twice without falling 🙂 it is point to point so keep in mind you have to walk it a second time to get back

Chris H.

Beautiful cliff walk, I would wear a good light hiker for the southern cliff walk. Most of the trail was washed away, so you were walking on the natural cliffs, fun

Ruben A.

This is a good place if you want to give a walk surrounded by beautiful mansions by one side and the sea on the other side. It's a challenge to finish this walk because it's not as short as it looks. The only problem is that there is no bathroom in the en, so go to the bathroom when you find one.

Nicholas L.

Very fun place. Wear good shoes. Gets a a little rocky but is very interesting. Plenty of photo opportunities

Donna H.

很長的海岸線步道，風景怡人。可惜今天天氣有點炎熱，中間有一段看似在維修。如果早上晨跑，應該是很不錯的選擇。也有停車格

Littlehorn E.

The Cliff Walk in Massachusetts is truly breathtaking and a must-visit if you’re in the area. We visited in December during the off-season, and the experience was amazing. The combination of stunning coastal views, historic mansions, and the peacefulness of the walk made it well worth the trip. We were fortunate to find parking without much trouble, which can be a challenge during busier times, so visiting in the off-season has its perks.

However, there were some practical issues that detracted from the experience. After walking nearly a mile, we found bathrooms near the middle of the walk, but they were closed. We had been told there were Porta-Potties available somewhere along the trail, but despite looking, we couldn’t find them. It was frustrating and, frankly, surprising that an area as popular and well-trafficked as this doesn’t provide more accessible restroom options.

The walk attracts visitors from all over, and while the natural beauty is unparalleled, basic amenities like restrooms should be a priority for the local community to consider. It’s a small but important improvement that would go a long way toward making the experience more comfortable for everyone.

Overall, while the views and the walk itself were fantastic, the lack of restroom facilities was disappointing and something to keep in mind when planning your visit. I’d recommend going prepared and checking ahead for open facilities if you’re visiting during the off-season.

Pil G.

Beautiful views!!! Most of the walk is a decent terrain but some have a lot of rocks so wear appropriate shoes, no strollers, no bikes. There are QR codes in every spot to learn more so try to look at those. Parking by the Easton beach is 25USD per day (no time limit) and parking by Narraganset st ir 4 hr limit.
I starter in Easton and finished by Bellevue Avenue so I could see the houses but there is also a tram running every 30min