Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge was first erected by salmon fishermen in 1755
The Rope Bridge remains closed at this time, however the car park is open to allow visitors to enjoy the coastal walk
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.
The Rope Bridge is currently closed.
The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors is our top priority. We have a number of structural assessments carried out on the bridge on a regular basis. Lockdown has prevented these safety checks from being carried out and there is a backlog for these works to be completed. The bridge will not reopen until all the necessary safety checks are complete.
We do recognise how important it is for people to seek fresh air, space and nature and we have reopened the car park to allow visitors to enjoy this beautiful section of the Causeway Coast Way.
Location code for Pay By Phone system in the car park: 805952
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Parking | N/A | £1.00 |
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.
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is currently closed. The car park is open for visitors to enjoy the Causeway Coast Way walk with a Pay By Phone system, with charges as follows: £1 for one hour; £2 for up to four hours; £4 for over four hours.
Free parking for National Trust Members and Local Pass Holders.
Link to the Pay By Phone.
Location Code for Carrick-a-Rede: 805952
The Rope Bridge remains closed at this time. The car park at Carrick-a-Rede is open with a Pay-By-Phone system to allow visitors to enjoy the coastal walk. Car parking spaces will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Last admission to the car park at 4pm daily, with the car park closing at 5pm.
