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

Tickets to cross the bridge should be pre-booked online and ticket price includes on-site car parking.

Peak and off-peak pricing

Off peak pricing period: Monday 4 November 2024 to Sunday 2 March 2025.

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 - off peak
Ticket type Gift aid Standard
Adult £14.00
Child £7.00
Family £35.00
1 adult family £21.00
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Rope Bridge crossing - peak times
Ticket type Gift aid Standard
Adult £15.50
Child £7.75
Family £38.75
1 Adult family £23.25
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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.
Dogs allowed
Dogs on lead welcome onsite, however no dogs are permitted to cross the bridge.
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.
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
By bicycle
NCN93, 5 miles
By bicycle - more information

Opening times for 26 December 2024
Asset	Opening time
Coastline	Dawn - Dusk
Car park	Closed
Rope bridge	Closed

Rope Bridge Crossing - off peak
Ticket type	Gift aid	Standard
Adult		£14.00
Child		£7.00
Family		£35.00
1 adult family		£21.00

Rope Bridge crossing - peak times
Ticket type	Gift aid	Standard
Adult		£15.50
Child		£7.75
Family		£38.75
1 Adult family		£23.25

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