Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
After walking along the beautiful coast path, you will find yourself confronted by an amazing rope bridge, which crosses a 30m deep and 20m wide chasm to the tiny Carrick Island. Originally a practical link to allow fishermen access to Carrick Island, in order to catch salmon as they migrated west around the island, the bridge is now a seasonal challenge for the intrepid visitor. If you are bold enough to cross without thinking too much about the sea swirling below, you will qualify for a commemorative certificate.
We recommend appropriate flat footwear.
Visitor facilities, refreshments, suitable for picnics, access for visitors with disability (viewing platform). facilities for families, learning, dogs welcome on leads (dogs not permitted to cross bridge). Guided tours by arrangement for groups of 15+ people
Opening times
Bridge open weather permitting
| 4 March - 28 May | 10 - 6pm daily |
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| 29 May - 3 September | 10 - 7pm daily |
| 4 Sep - 31 Oct | 10 - 6pm daily |
Last bridge crossing 45 minutes before closing. Coastal path open all year.
Price
Admission to Rope Bridge
| Adult | £2.50 |
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| Child | £1.30 |
| Family | £6.30 |
| Group | £1.90 |
Contact Details
| Address | Carrick-a-Rede 119a White Park Road Ballintoy Ballycastle Antrim BT54 6LS |
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| Website | www.ntni.org.uk |
| carrickarede@nationaltrust.org.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)28 20769839 |