Things to see & do
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The Rope Bridge
The Rope Bridge
The Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is a major tourist attraction on the North Coast. We have about 250,000 visitors every year. Crossing the bridge is a thrilling experience but of course there is more on offer than just a 'rope bridge'.
© Roger Kinkead
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The Weighbridge tea-room
The Weighbridge tea-room
Enjoy the lovely views across to Rathlin and the Scottish islands with a freshly brewed coffee and a traybake on a sunny summer day.
© Andrea Hirt
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Wildlife
Wildlife
Birds like guillemot, fulmar and razorbill are nesting on Carrick-a-Rede island. The oystercatcher is a very common sighting along the whole North Coast.
At least three different types of orchids can be found around the sites as well as other wildflowers.
© www.northeastwildlife.co.uk
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Larrybane
Larrybane
Larrybane was a working chalk quarry until the mid-1970s, and is now the access point for a scenic walk to the rope bridge.
© Andrea Hirt
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Walking
Walking
Fancy a short walk to Ballintoy Church? Or take on the challenge and walk the 11 miles to the Giant's Causeway along the stunning coastline of Antrim.
The Rope Bridge
The Weighbridge tea-room
Wildlife
Larrybane
WalkingFisherman's cottage
Inside the fisherman's cottage - not much has changed since it was closed
© Caroline Redmond
Work in progress
Carrick-a-Rede was once home to a flourishing salmon fishery. Through generous funding we're restoring the fisherman's cottage and bringing back an important heritage of the North Antrim coast.
Group visits
If you're visiting as a group, we have lots to see and do. You can find out more on our groups page, so that you can plan and book your visit before you arrive.