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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
    Coast  Refreshments  Tours  Picnics  Events  Walking  1967 
    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
    KEY: Dark blue=open
    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
    Emailcarrickarede@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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