Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge was first erected by salmon fishermen in 1755
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is open. Visitors should book online in advance. Suspended across a 30-metre deep and 20-metre-wide chasm, this famous rope bridge was first erected in 1755 to connect salmon fishermen to the rocky island of Carrick-a-Rede.
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 over 250 years ago.
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.
Pre-booking to cross the bridge is essential. Book online here.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £13.00 |
| Child | N/A | £6.50 |
| Family | N/A | £32.50 |
| One Adult Family | N/A | £19.50 |
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:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
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:
| 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 Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Tickets to cross the bridge must be pre-booked online and ticket price includes on-site car parking.
Visitors not wishing to cross the bridge can park for £10 per car.
Free parking for all National Trust Members and Local Pass Holders.
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge will reopen on Monday 16th May 2022. Pre-booking online essential. Please note the car park will be locked at 6pm daily.
