Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge

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From Friday 16 April the Car Park at Carrick-a-Rede will re-open with a Pay By Phone System. Due to social distancing requirements, the Rope Bridge remains closed at this time. .

Car parking spaces at Carrick-a-Rede will be limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Car Park open Monday to Sundays 10:00-17:00.

The site is open to allow local walkers to safely enjoy this section of the Causeway Coast Way to seek fresh air, space and nature. Please maintain 2m social distancing from staff and other visitors when you visit.

Please see our website for further details and updates.

Carrick-a-Rede one of Northern Ireland’s most loved attractions in Northern Ireland, cared for by the National Trust, a registered conservation charity founded to protect beautiful and special places for ever, for everyone.

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 100ft (30m) above sea level, the rope bridge was first erected by salmon fishermen 350 years ago

Crossing the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is an exhilarating experience, high above the water and open to the elements. Thousands of people come every year to blow out the cobwebs, see beautiful coastal scenery, and spot rare wildlife. Pre-booking is essential. We limit the number of people who can cross the bridge in any given hour.
Sway with the wind as you cross and take in the stunning views along the Causeway Coastal Route, best known as an outstanding area of natural beauty in Northern Ireland.

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.