Carrick-a-Rede
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge was first erected by salmon fishermen in 1755
Timed ticketing system in place at Carrick-a-Rede
Timed tickets introduced at Carrick-a-Rede
Carrick-a-Rede
Facilities and access
Carrick-a-Rede
Overview
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge was first erected by salmon fishermen in 1755
Connected to the cliffs by a rope bridge across the Atlantic Ocean, Carrick-a-Rede Island (home to a single building - a fisherman's cottage) is the final destination.
Suspended almost 100 ft (30 m) above sea level, the rope bridge was first erected by salmon fishermen 350 years ago.
In 2016 Carrick-a-Rede welcomed the highest number of visitors ever to this exhilarating rope bridge experience.
We have introduced new measures to help ensure your experience to Carrick-a-Rede is the best it can be.
As a conservation charity we are committed to preserving and protecting our special places and spaces for everyone to enjoy. This includes protecting ongoing conservation, managing health and safety and trying to ease traffic congestion around the site.
Please note a timed ticketing system is in place at Carrick-a-Rede. Visitors are able to purchase tickets on-site from 9.30am for an hour slot to cross the bridge. For group and coach booking procedures for Carrick-a-Rede please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/carrick-a-rede/features/group-visits-to-carrick-a-rede
- Telephone
- 02820733335
- carrick-a-rede@nationaltrust.org.uk
Carrick-a-Rede
How to get here
- Address
- 119a Whitepark Road, Ballintoy, County Antrim, BT54 6LS
- By road
- on B15, 7 miles east of Bushmills, 5 miles west of Ballycastle. Giant's Causeway 7 miles
- Parking: free
- By bus
- Ulsterbus 172 from Coleraine, Ulsterbus 252 and 256 from Belfast
- By cycle
- NCN93, 5 miles
- Cycle route information
- On foot
- on North Antrim Coastal Path and road, 7 miles from Giant's Causeway, ½ mile from Ballintoy village and 1½ miles from Ballintoy Church on Harbour Road
Carrick-a-Rede
Prices
Whole property
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £8.00 |
| Child | N/A | £4.00 |
| Family | N/A | £20.00 |
|
Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £6.40 |
|
Group Child
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £3.40 |
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission or
- Standard admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Please note...
Group booking rates available for groups over 15. Groups must be pre-booked. Contact Carrick-a-Rede Booking Office on Tel: 028 2073 3335 for more information.
Carrick-a-Rede
Opening times
Please note...
Last tickets to cross the bridge are sold 45 minutes before site closure.
Monday 21 May
- Coastline Dawn to dusk
- Rope bridge 09:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 22 May
- Coastline Dawn to dusk
- Rope bridge 09:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 23 May
- Coastline Dawn to dusk
- Rope bridge 09:30 - 18:00
Thursday 24 May
- Coastline Dawn to dusk
- Rope bridge 09:30 - 18:00
Friday 25 May
- Coastline Dawn to dusk
- Rope bridge 09:30 - 18:00
Saturday 26 May
- Coastline Dawn to dusk
- Rope bridge 09:30 - 18:00
Sunday 27 May
- Coastline Dawn to dusk
- Rope bridge 09:30 - 18:00
Carrick-a-Rede
Contact us
- Telephone
- 02820733335
- carrick-a-rede@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- 119a Whitepark Road, Ballintoy, County Antrim, BT54 6LS