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Carrick-a-Rede is a seperate island off of the North Antrim Coastal Walk. Visitors cross a rope bridge which Salmon fisher men sling across over a 24m-deep chasm.
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Carrick-a-Rede
119a Whitepark Road, Ballintoy, Co. Antrim BT54 6LS
Telephone: 028 2076 9839
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Rocky island connected to the cliffs by a rope bridge
  • One of Northern Ireland's best-loved attractions
  • Rocky island connected to the cliffs by a rope bridge
  • Exhilarating coast path experience
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: unique geology, flora and fauna
  • Fantastic bird-watching

What's new this year
Tea-room now NT. Children's Discovery Trail for 8–14 year olds. Binoculars for hire. Disposable raincoats for sale

Points to noteMaximum of eight people on bridge at any one time. Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear is recommended

Opening arrangements
Rope bridge
 1 Mar–25 May 08  10–6 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
 26 May–31 Aug 08  10–7 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
 1 Sep–2 Nov 08  10–6 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
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Bridge open weather permitting, final access to rope bridge 45mins before closing. Car park and North Antrim Coastal Path open all year

Contact details

028 2076 9839
Email: carrickarede@nationaltrust.org.uk


Admission prices

Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets) Rope Bridge: £3.70 (£3.36), child £2 (£1.81), family £9.40 (£8.54). Groups (£2.70)


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  • Giant's Causeway
  • Hezlett House
  • Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne
  • Portstewart Strand
  • White Park Bay
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