Dare to cross the Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge
Exhilarating challenge, with stunning views
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Take on the exhilarating challenge of crossing a precarious rope bridge linking a rocky island to cliffs. Feel the tremendous sense of achievement as you make the 18m crossing. And enjoy stunning views across the sea to Scotland.
Be adventurous... experience the thrill and excitement of crossing a precarious rope bridge!
Get immense satisfaction from making the crossing over a 24m deep by 18m wide chasm that connects the rocky island to the cliffs. The inlet below gives access to a salmon fishery.
What a sense of achievement! And there's a real bonus - you can enjoy some stunning views over the sea to the Scottish coast as you cross.
As you make the crossing, spare a thought for the local salmon fishermen who put up the rope bridge every year.
Get in the mood for the challenge by taking in the fresh air on the exhilarating 0.5km walk along the coastal path to reach the bridge. As you approach, you can also observe the unique geology, flora, fauna and birdlife that combine to create a Site of Special Scientific Interest locally.
This well-loved attraction, which appeals to all ages, is just 20 minutes from the Giant's Causeway.
| Attraction | Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge |
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| Location | 119a White Park Road, Ballintoy, Ballycastle, BT54 6LS |
| Opening Times | (Mar-May): Mon-Sun 10.00am-6.00pm (last admission 5.15pm) (Jun-Aug): Mon-Sun 10.00am-7.00pm (last admission 6.15pm) (Sep-Oct): Mon-Sun 10.00am-6.00pm (last admission 5.15pm) Bridge will be open, weather permitting (phone to confirm) |
| Facilities | Tea Room (Open Daily 1st Mar - 31st Oct 10.00am - last admission time) Car Parking (free) |
| Admission | Bridge Crossing - Mar-Jun and Sept & Oct: Adult: £3.00 (gift aid) or £2.73 (standard) Child: £1.50 (gift aid) or £1.36 (standard) Family: £7.50 (gift aid) or £6.82 (standard) Group Rate: £2.30 Bridge Crossing - Jul & Aug: Adult: £3.30 (gift aid) or £3.00 (standard) Child: £1.80 (gift aid) or £1.64 (stamdard) Family: £8.40 (gift aid) or £7.64 (standard) Group Rate: £2.55 |
| Additional Info | n/a |
| Contact Details | Tel: 0044 (0) 28 2076 9839 Fax: 0044 (0) 28 2073 2963 Email: carrickarede@nationaltrust.org.uk Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
| Directions | 0.25km east of Ballintoy on the North Antrim Coast |
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