Carrick-a-Rede

Northern Ireland

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge was first erected by salmon fishermen in 1755

119a Whitepark Road, Ballintoy, County Antrim, BT54 6LS

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A visitor wearing a blue waterproof jacket, black outdoor trousers and a grey hat, walking across Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and admiring the views of the surrounding cliffs

Rope Bridge crossing - off-peak time, prices from
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+)		£15.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free		£7.50
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children)		£37.50
1 adult family		£22.50

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Café
Refreshments, snacks, tea & coffee, and ice-cream available from the Weighbridge Tea Room, with indoor seating available within. Takeaway options are also available.
Car park
Tickets to cross the bridge include on-site car parking.
Dogs allowed
Dogs on leads are welcome, both in outdoor and indoor areas, including within the Weighbridge Tearoom. Dogs are not permitted to cross the rope bridge.
Toilet
Toilets open during car park opening times.
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By road
Car park located on B15, 7 miles east of Bushmills, 5 miles west of Ballycastle. Giant's Causeway 7 miles
Sat Nav: Car Park Latitude 55.239796 Longitude -6.349012
On foot
Site located 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
By bus
Ulsterbus 172 from Coleraine; Ulsterbus 252 and 256 from Belfast; and Service 402 Causeway Rambler Visit Translink website for detailed information
Cycling
NCN93, 5 miles
Cycling - more information
119a Whitepark Road, Ballintoy, County Antrim, BT54 6LS
02820731855
carrick-a-rede@nationaltrust.org.uk

Planning your visit

Booking your visit to cross Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge

It’s essential you pre-book your visit in advance to cross Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. If you’re planning a visit to Carrick-a-Rede this winter, read this article to find out everything you need to know.

Visitor crossing Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge on a winter's day, with rugged coastal cliffs, rocky outcrops and calm turquoise waters below

Visiting Carrick-a-Rede in winter

This winter, take on the challenge of the famous 200-year old rope bridge, spot soaring seabirds and basking sharks, and walk in the footsteps of salmon fishermen.

A visitor using a viewing telescope at the accessible viewpoint at Carrick-a-Rede, while a child looks through a second telescope, with the sea and the offshore island in the background

Eating and shopping at Carrick-a-Rede

After braving the rope bridge across the sea, treat yourself to a hot drink and something delicious from the Weighbridge Tea-room.

A tray of fruit scones straight from the oven being held by the baker

History of Carrick-a-Rede

The famous Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge was first erected by salmon fishermen in 1755. The name, from the Gaelic 'Carraig-a-Rade', means ‘The Rock in the Road’, an obstacle for the migrating salmon as they search for the river in which they were born. Follow in the footsteps of the vanishing fishermen by uncovering the history of Carrick-a-Rede.

A small white single-storey cottage with a slate roof, next to dark grassy cliffs and green sea, at Carrick-a-Rede, County Antrim

The exterior of Carrick-a-Rede Cottage, County Antrim

Stay at Carrick-a-Rede

A fisherman’s cottage with sea views, perched on the hillside close to the famous 200-year old Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge.

Visiting Carrick-a-Rede with your dog

Discover where you can take your dog along the coastal route to this two pawprint-rated place, what you need to be aware of and what facilities are available for them.