Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge
Category: Families, Outdoors, Nature/Wildlife
Type: General Attractions
119a Whitepark Road
Ballintoy
Co Antrim
BT54 6LS
Ballintoy
Co Antrim
BT54 6LS
Tel: +44 28 2076 9839
Please mention ireland-guide.com when enquiring.
Offers a truly exhilirating experience with breathtaking views
Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge
Georgina Campbell
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is a rope suspension bridge that links the mainland cliffs of north County Antrim to the tiny Carrick Island. It was traditionally erected by Salmon fisherman each year to allow them to access rich waters, spanning 20 metres and at 30 metres above the rocks and ocean below it offers a truly exhilirating experience with breathtaking views.
Opening Time:
Open daily, 10am-6pm
Admission Charge:
Adults £5.09; Child £2.63; Family £12.45; Group £3.50
Directions
On B15, 7 miles east of Bushmills, 5 miles west of Ballycastle.View Similar Tourist Attractions
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From Tide to Table by Georgina Campbell
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