Northern Ireland

Carrick-a-Rede

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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Visitors walking over the rope bridge at Carrick-a-Rede with the island and sea visible in the background

Opening times for 26 July 2025
Asset	Opening time
Coastline	Dawn - Dusk
Car park	09:00 - 18:30
Rope bridge	09:00 - 17:00

Pre-book online

For the best rates, pre-book your Visitor Experience tickets online in advance of your visit. The early and late slots each day are usually quieter so for the summer months, Visitor Experience tickets are available at a special rate between 9am and 11am; 3pm - 5pm each day.

Pre-booking helps us prepae for your arrival and to spread visitor numbers more evenly throughout the day, improving everyone's experience.

Pre-book your visit to save and help reduce congestion around the World Heritage Site over the summer months.

National Trust Members

Free for National Trust members, however, please note pre-booking is recommended for everyone, including members. Simply choose member ticket(s) and enter your membership number when making your booking.

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.

Rope Bridge crossing - 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 take-away hatch at Weighbridge Tea Room, with limited indoor seating within.
Car park
Tickets to cross the bridge include onsite car parking. Visitors not wishing to cross the bridge can pay £10 for car parking only.
Dogs allowed
Dogs on lead welcome onsite, however no dogs are permitted to cross the bridge.
Toilet
Toilets open during car park opening times.
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Directions via Google Maps
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

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