We stopped to do a portion of the Cliffwalk by the 40 steps area, after touring the Breakers and the Elms during a day trip from Boston. The view of the ocean as well as the mansions along the coast line is beautiful and breathtaking. Our walk was made even more pleasant on a nice, summer day. I highly recommend... more

Lots of people; expensive food. Extremely difficult to find parking anywhere in the Bowens Wharf, Cliff walk areas. Greenvale Vineyards in Sakonnet/Little Compton area MUCH more interesting than Newport or Sakonnet vineyards. Beautiful setting!! If you have children...go to Fort Adams and let them run off the pentup energy. Mansions for older/quieter children. Wickford is more typical of New England;... more

We almost were going to skip this. We decided to do the 1/2 mile section known as the "40 steps". Breathtaking, even on a cold day. We started at the steps and walked towards The Breakers. I can't imagine that we would have fully appreciated the beauty of Newport if we hadn't done this. more

My husband and I traveled to Newport by ferry from Providence just to experience the Cliff Walk. It was definitely worth it. We were there in July, yet the cool breeze blowing off the ocean made the temperature comfortable. We unknowingly began the walk at the "end" and worked our way to the beginning; I recommend doing this if you... more

This was a beautiful walk all the way and I am so glad we didn't leave Newport without going here! We went on a nice clear day in November and the ocean and sky were the brightest blue. We loved seeing the mansions, brick and stone walls, and walking on the rocks and rough areas later in the walk. I... more

The cliff walk has to be one of the most beautiful places in Rhode Island. We been doing the hike for decades and it always seems new and fresh. Probably because the ocean changes with every season and even every day. Seeing the water on one side and the huge looming mansions on the other is an incredible experience. In... more

If you’re going on the Cliff Walk, go in the morning and don’t feel compelled to take the entire walk. We walked the “center” section on a rainy Sunday morning in early October and enjoyed the experience. The terrain is extremely varied. We started from Narragansett Ave., walked about half a mile north, then headed south as far as Rough... more

I have walked the Cliffwalk three times this summer (2008)...there is amazing views of the ocean and you get to see some of the mansions...it is a relaxing way to spend a few hours...away from the hussle and bussle of downtown newport..this walk however is not for everyone...there is a lot of steps and rock walking involved...this is not for... more

Walking along the cliff walk you get an absolutely fantastic view to your left of the cliffs below you and the beach spanning across. The walk was incredibly pleasant, nothing strenuous; path entirely paved and fences/rails keeping any thoughts of danger out of the way. Saw a good range of ages in the people walking the path (children to grandparents).... more