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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  Holiday cottage  1967 
    Take the exhilarating rope bridge to Carrick-a-Rede island and enjoy a truly clifftop experience. This 30-metre deep and 20-metre wide chasm is traversed by a rope bridge traditionally erected by salmon fishermen. Visitors bold enough to cross to the rocky island are rewarded with fantastic views

    Don't miss
    • Fantastic birdwatching and unrivalled coastal scenery.
    • Uninterrupted views of Rathlin and the Scottish islands.
    • Site of Special Scientific Interest: unique geology, flora and fauna.

    Making the most of your day
    Guided tours (by prior arrangement). Breathtaking coast path experience ¿ part of the Causeway Coast Way from Portstewart to Ballycastle and the Ulster Way. Dogs on leads (not permitted to cross bridge)

    Opening times
    27-Feb - 23-May-10 10 - 6 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    24-May - 31-Aug-10 10 - 7 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    01-Sep - 31-Oct-10 10 - 6 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    01-Nov - 31-Dec-10 10:30 - 3:30 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
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    Last entry to rope bridge 45 minutes before closing. Car park and North Antrim Coastal Path open all year. Bridge open weather permitting.

    Get in touch

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


    Prices

    Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets) Rope Bridge Admission: adult £5.40 (£4.90), child £2.90 (£2.63), family £13.70 (£12.45)


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    • Hezlett House
    • Downhill Demesne and Hezlett House
    • Portstewart Strand
    • Cushendun
    • White Park Bay
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