The famous suspension bridge, one of the many major stops along the celebrated Causeway Coastal Route in County Antrim, is now welcoming back guests following a period of pandemic-related closure.
First erected by salmon fishermen more than 250 years ago, the attraction is owned and maintained by the National Trust, a registered conservation charity founded to protect beautiful and special places.
Spanning 20 metres and suspended almost 30 metres above the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, the narrow rope bridge provides an adrenaline-charged passage across the sea to the calm of the tiny Carrick-a-Rede Island, home to a single fisherman’s cottage.
The crossing is not for the faint-hearted, yet it offers the chance to surrender to the mercy of the elements and experience a truly unique view of the dramatic Antrim coastline.
With stunning views to Rathlin Island and Scotland, the area is exceptional in natural beauty. The site and surrounding area is an Area of Special Scientific Interest and home to unique geology, flora and fauna. Underneath the bridge large caves are visible, which were once used by boat builders and as shelter during stormy weather.
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge seems to fit perfectly into this stunning landscape, providing the finishing touch to the panoramic views and outstanding scenery of the area. Thousands of people go every year to blow out the cobwebs, see the beautiful coastal scenery, spot rare wildlife and make that special crossing.