RT Newport Cliff Walk

Considered one of the top attractions in Newport, it is a 3.5-mile (5.6 km) public access walkway that borders the shore line

General Information

Hours:

Open daily
Sunrise to sunset

Fees:

Free admission

Pet Policy:

Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash

Closest cities with hotels:

Newport, RI

Seasons:

Best from April through October; fall offers cooler weather and lighter crowds

Location:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y7r5w9BqY4bXGf3Y7 117 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI 02840

Website:

newportri.gov

How to Get There

From Newport, RI: Begin at Easton’s Beach on Memorial Boulevard or enter from multiple access points along Bellevue Avenue and Narragansett Avenue; public parking is available near Easton’s Beach and Forty Steps.

Overview

The Newport Cliff Walk is considered one of the top attractions in Newport. It is a 3.5-mile (5.6 km) public access walkway that borders the shore line. It has been designated a National Recreation Trail, the first in New England.

The Cliff Walk starts from the east end of Bailey's Beach to the western end of First Beach. There are public access points at Bellevue Avenue, Ledge Road, Marine Avenue, Ruggles Avenue, Sheppard Avenue, Webster Street, Narragansett Avenue, and Memorial Boulevard.

The Cliff Walk provides views of The Breakers, Marble House, Rough Point, and other prominent mansions from the Gilded Age as well as views into the Narragansett Bay.

This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Newport Cliff Walk", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0