Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Ballycastle

Name: Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
Address: Ballycastle, United Kingdom

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The Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is a rope bridge near Ballintoy in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The bridge links the mainland to the tiny island of Carrickarede. It spans 20 metres and is 30 metres above the rocks below. The bridge is mainly a tourist attraction and is owned and maintained by the National Trust. In 2018, the bridge had 485,736 visitors. The bridge is open all year round and people may cross it for a fee. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 2008 (17 years ago)Length: 66 ftHeight: 98 ftCoordinates: 55°14'24"N, 6°19'52"W

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Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ballintoy, Kinbane Castle, Bonamargy Friary, Dunseverick Castle.

1.4 miW
Church
Ballintoy, Ballycastle
37 min walk • Ballintoy Parish Church is the main Church of Ireland church of Ballintoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The church, located a short distance from the town, is one of the most northerly churches in the Diocese of Connor. It is a Grade-B+ listed building.
1.7 miSE
Forts and castles, Vernacular architecture
Kinbane Castle, Ballycastle
45 min walk • Kinbane Castle is located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, on a headland between Ballycastle and Ballintoy. The name comes from the Irish for "white head", referring to the limestone of the promontory. Nowadays, the castle is largely destroyed.
4.7 miSE
Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, Monastery
Bonamargy Friary, Ballycastle
121 min walk • Bonamargy Friary is situated in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, off the Cushendall Road on the approach to Ballycastle. The name Bonamargy means ‘foot of the Margy River’, the river formed by the joining of the Cary River and Shesk Rivers.
2.6 miW
Forts and castles
Dunseverick Castle
67 min walk • Dunseverick Castle is situated in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, near the small village of Dunseverick and the Giant's Causeway.
3.7 miSE
Forts and castles
Dunaneeny Castle, Ballycastle
96 min walk • Dunaneeny Castle is a ruined castle on the outskirts of Ballycastle in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The castle was home to the chiefs of Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg and later the MacDonnells of Antrim.
2.9 miW
Beach
White Park Bay
74 min walk • White Park Bay is a bay and three-mile long beach located near Ballycastle, County Antrim, on the north coast of Northern Ireland, along the Giant’s Causeway Coastal Route.
4.1 miSE
Nightlife
House of McDonnell, Ballycastle
106 min walk • The House of McDonnell is a traditional Irish pub in Ballycastle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Established in 1744, the pub is noted for the quality of the traditional Irish pub interior, which has remained largely unchanged over the years. The pub has been described by CAMRA as "a great classic among Irish pubs".
1 miNW
Island
Sheep Island
26 min walk • Sheep Island is an uninhabited island off the north coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland, close to Ballintoy. The island has an area of 3.5 hectares, and is located 0.5 km off the coast. It is known for its steep cliffs and rocky shores. The top of the island is domed and covered with soil. The island has a registered owner.
2.5 miW
Neighbourhood
White Park, County Antrim, Giant's Causeway
64 min walk • White Park, County Antrim is a townland of 170 acres in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is situated in the civil parish of Ballintoy and the historic barony of Cary.
3.5 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Páirc Mac Uílín
89 min walk • Páirc Mac Uílín is a Gaelic Athletic Association playing field in Ballycastle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is the home of the McQuillan GAC Ballycastle club, one of the most successful teams in the county.