Awesome place to go! Unfortunately, it was very windy and wet! We definitely still enjoyed it! If your scared of heights you at not like it. But make yourself do it! It feels and looks very secure! read more

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This is obviously a highlight of the area and it is something to see. It is an old fishing bridge and they organize it well enough that there is not too long of a wait if it is not too busy. And you will have ample time to take pictures too. It is definitely worth going to. You can drive and park or you can easily walk in from Ballintoy. Be forewarned, it is much further to the bridge and there are some steep steps. If you are in average shape, it should not be an issue. But we have seen people turn back. read more

Sure, the attraction is called the Rope Bridge. And it's thrilling to walk across a shaky bunch of wood and rope overlooking a death-defying drop off. But the main draw is so much more than a rope bridge! It's the stunningly blue water below, the crashing waves, the steep cliffs plunging into the ocean and the massive caves along the coast. It's seeing black Razorbill Auks and white seagulls nesting just feet away, the crisp cold air in June, the wind blowing through your hair. It's seeing for miles and miles, gazing upon distant islands and seagoing vessels. Yes, you'll walk to the bridge as everyone inevitably does. But the adventure along the way, as well as the island beyond the bridge, are the real attraction! FYI: You'll buy your tickets before the long hike to the rope bridge, but they won't actually tear the ticket until you get to the bridge. read more

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My dad was so excited about visiting this bridge on our trip to Ireland. It's only about 15 minutes away from the Giant's Causeway so it's easy to do both in one day. You can't buy tickets ahead of time. It's 8 pounds for adults and they give you an hour time frame to cross the bridge. We were there mid September around 1 and we didn't have to wait. It's a decent walk out to the bridge -- probably 1.5-2 km. There are good views of the coast along the way. Once we got to the bridge, we had to wait about 10 minutes to cross. I thought it might be scary, but it really wasn't. It's very sturdy. The scariest part was how windy it was. I wanted to take pictures from the bridge but I was afraid my phone would blow away. They only let people cross one way at a time. The island that you go across to is very pretty and has great views of the coast. It started raining quite a bit, so we didn't stay over there very long, but you're allowed to stay for as long as you want. The rocks are very slippery when it's raining, so be careful. If you walk past the bridge on the other side, there's a good view of the bridge and you can watch people crossing if you don't want to go yourself. There's also a small cafe/gift shop back by the parking lot. This is definitely worth stopping at while in Ireland! read more

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The Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge was absolutely gorgeous and crossing the bridge was certainly interesting. Arriving with a group from a coach tour, they had ticket in advance to cross the bridge. They only allow so many people on the path, if you arrive without a group tour, first come first served, you wait for your next available spot. I saw several people just sitting and waiting at the entrance area. Crossing a bridge is quite a wait. You walk about 15 mins to get to the bridge area and wait for your turn. Staff sort of make you go along so that more people can cross. I was hoping to take some more pictures but I had to keep walking without stopping. Several said I was brave, in fact it wasn't that scary. Yes the bridge sway but steady enough. They have this fisherman area you can go down but staff said I had to wait until we have about 10-15 people interested in going down first for 10 mins tour. I waited but no one was interested in. Then she said just wait until a few people are interested in.... Eventually I gave up after waiting for about 10 mins. They could have just gave me a personal tour during that 10 mins I waited... The other area of this park was so beautiful, I enjoyed taking pictures. Pictures I posted here initially is just my iphone \photo. No editing no filters, it was just that gorgeous that day. I was very fortunate that weather became nice when we arrived there. Highly recommend stopping by here if you are visiting Northern Ireland read more

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The rope bridge represented my first visit in Northern Ireland, and you truly can't tell you've crossed the border. It was quite a sight to see loutish young, beer-guzzling sluggos, usually ugly Americans of course, get all quiet and nervous like little Romanian gymnasts getting ready to get on a balance beam. But that's truly what happens on this rope bridge as it sways mightily to the ocean gales. I suppose that's what makes it a bit more adventurous than the Capilano Bridge in Vancouver even though at 66 feet, it's far shorter than its Canadian cousin, and far newer, having just been rebuilt in 2008. But that doesn't stop these boys from losing their balls deep into the Irish Sea as their girlfriends stare in shame. As for me, I skipped on it like a little girl in a pinafore hoping to upset the nasty, filthy-mouthed overweight woman in front of me. It worked. Once on the rocky island of Carrick-a-Rede, it's really just a mudslide of slapstick pratfalls as my arse slid onto the slippery slopes for all to ridicule. My pants turned brown for all the wrong reasons. And while the coastal views are pretty, there is really nothing else to do but to walk back on the wind-tossed bridge. Look, there's Mr. No-Balls and Ms. Thunder Clap Thighs shaking intensely well aware they will need to walk on the bridge again. As for me, what I found more challenging was the unexpectedly long hike to and from the parking lot where I would have set a spell were the tour guide not keeping a stopwatch waiting for his group to return to the bus. Definitely nice views with sheets of green you would expects all over the surrounding hills. But you know this is all just foreplay to the real main attraction, the Giant's Causeway about half an hour away. Admission is £ 5.09 if you're not part of an organized group. read more

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Carrick-a-Rede was a beautiful hike. Make sure to bring a windbreaker though because the winds here are CRAZY and I'm from Chicago where I know what windy is!! The walk to the bridge and the surrounding areas are paved but there's a bit of walking and lots of steps in certain areas so I wouldn't recommend this place for those with mobility issues. Unfortunately because it was so windy they had closed the bridge so we couldn't cross it. However, the staff here was wonderful in that they let us walk to the foot of the bridge to take pictures of it (but not cross it). There are bathrooms here and also a gift shop. The gift shop had some cool items. read more

The Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is an amazing site! The scenery in the area is breathtaking and picturesque: the canal, the greenery, some coves, and of course the steep basalt cliffs and volcanic rock make for a beautiful setting! A bridge has been employed - first erected by salmon fishermen - at the site for over 350 years! It has taken on many forms, but the current version was made and erected by a construction company. Getting to the bridge itself was a bit of a hike - we were told 1/2 mile, but I think it was closer to a full mile. FYI, there are a multitude of steps that can be pretty steep. And of course, one you go down, you'll eventually have to go back up! There are some benches placed here and there for those that need to take a rest. I wasn't nervous about walking across the bridge until I was ON it! It's sturdy and isn't going to go anywhere, but it does sway and move with the wind! Eek! Pedestrian traffic can only go one way at a time, so there is a little queue at each side. Parking is free, but there is a charge for admission. Carrick-a-Rede was a highlight of our trip to Ireland, and I highly recommend it for those who want to take in the beautiful scenery - and, of course, challenge yourself to walk on a swaying bridge that is 30 metres (100 ft) above the rocks and channel below! read more

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The Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It was erected about 350 years ago by salmon fishermen. It is a rope bridge that gives passage between the mainland and a tiny island. It is suspended about 100ft above sea level and is about 66 feet long. The day that I visited it was pretty windy and the rain made the rock slippery so we had limited access once we crossed the bridge. Tickets are sold in one hour increments and during the high season they sell out quickly. The bridge is maintained by the National Trust and their staff was very friendly. They appeared extremely accommodating and I never saw anyone step in to limit personal experiences. I was told that some visitors can not bare the walk back across the bridge and have to be taken off the island by boat. I didn't see where that was possible and maybe that was a good thing because it was a little bit scary...especially with the wind and other walkers causing the rope to sway. My stomach dropped when I heard that someone behind me lost his footing and his foot went through the rope. Looking down at the rough water did nothing to help the situation but it was over quick enough. read more

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Cyndy's Bottom Line: A breath taking amazing site! The Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is a must see! Notice the must see and no must do? I'm deathly afraid of heights so I went as far as I could go without crossing the bridge. Even without crossing the rope bridge it was worth the visit to see it and the breath taking views of the surrounding area. The sea is spectacular. read more

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One of the best things I did on my entire trip was walking the bridge. Do not skip doing this! Seriously, don't, it is so worth it! Be aware that once you park there is quite a bit of a walk with plenty of uphills. Although the walk may be long it is stunning. You are walking along cliffs besides the water. Once you get to the bridge you have to talk a steep staircase down. There is an employee there to help control people crossing. The bridge is not very long and not as high up as it seems but if you are remotely afraid of heights you will probably still be somewhat freaked out. Once you cross the island is very small so you will only spend a short time here. Make sure before you go back across you take a moment to appreciate where you are and enjoy the experience. read more

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This is a pretty amazing spot. A highlight of a Giant's Causeway excursion.

We visited the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge as part of a Northern Ireland day tour that departed from Dublin. The rope bridge was the final stop of the day. It's about a 20 minute walk to the rope bridge. Once there, you descend some steps to the bridge where some guides meter the crossing. The bridge can only safely sustain a maximum amount of weight so the guides ensure that it is not exceeded. You cross the bridge to a small island where you can walk around before heading back across the bridge. Make sure you are willing to cross the bridge twice before going across because there is no other way back. Like seemingly all of the northern coastline, this is very scenic. It was a surprisingly nice day in late September. Most of our walk back we had bright rainbows in the distance. It started pouring down rain when we got back to the parking lot so for most of our tour group it became a mad dash to get back on the bus. Prior to the rain, it was clear enough to see Scotland in the distance! 3.5 stars. read more

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There's actually two sites here - the bridge to one side and a limestone quarry on the other, so don't just concentrate on the bridge and miss out on the quarry. We lucked out with weather and it was a glorious walk along the headland to the actual bridge. And it's a good 20 min walk from the parking to the actual bridge, with tons of photo ops and 2/3 plaques describing more about the bridge + showing pictures from the early part of the century. The walk is tough in certain places - especially on the uphill slopes and the steps are rough, slippery and full of broken rock. It's also narrow in places. Also once at the actual bridge, National Park staff members might have you wait in line, as there are limits to how many people can cross the bridge at any one time. When crossing the bridge, you are walking across an ancient volcano, surrounding by noisy seagulls with the splash of seawater ringing in your ears. On the other side is an island, grassy and with outflung black rocks (ancient lava) and you can see across to Scotland and Rathlin Island. It's lovely and a 360 view of sea and sky and grass. This is when you are grateful that the staff members indeed limit how many people come over at a given time because this island doesn't get super crowded and so plenty of good photo ops without anyone spoiling the view. After coming back from the bridge, their is actually another way to go back to the car park along a scenic route which takes longer than the stairs and is more sharply uphill. If you have time, I would recommend going back this way. For £5, it's a great adventure and I absolutely recommend (note it 5 bucks as I was with a group of 10 on the tour and that gave me a wee bit of a discount). Note: #213 of Yelp 100 challenge for 2016 read more

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I can't believe I gave Carrick-a-Rede four stars in my previous review. It's a five star attraction all day long! I must have been feeling particularly critical that day. Here's why in my opinion it's worth all five stars: - Great scenery - as I said in my previous review, you'll be hard pushed to find natural beauty like this anywhere in the world. Cliffs, slopping green hills and turquoise bays, it's a photographers dream. - The facilities - the National Trust have thrown some money at this attraction and although it doesn't have the glitz and glamour of the Giants Causeway visitor centre it maintains it's rustic charm and heritage. - Cost - It's only £5.90 for an adult and you could make a day out of it. Although the walk to the bridge is short there's plenty of picnic benches and scenic outlooks that make it value for money. A few things to note: - Dogs aren't allowed across the bridge although they are more than welcome on the coastal walk. - There's a whole other walk in the opposite direction of the bridge where you can see an abandoned quarry and take in views of 'Sheep Island'. - You may have to queue to cross the bridge, it's obviously one at a time and people seem to be obsessed with snapchatting the whole thing so this may hold things up further. All in all an excellent attraction, something that makes you proud to be from NI! read more

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Coolest suspension bridge I've ever seen! I'm afraid of heights, but it's only 30 meters or so up and not too scary.

Really beautiful spot, the walk to the bridge is just stunning, the sea on one-side and an amazing coastal line on the other. 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 100 ft (30 m) above sea level, the rope bridge was first erected by salmon fisherman 350 years ago. Due to the continued fishing off the shore of the island, the salmon population no longer yields enough to make such hunting worthwhile, but the bridge remains. Today it is supported by steel wires and rope, and the wooden path across the bridge is no longer quite as dangerous as it once was. It is mainly used by tourists or visitors wishing to take in the stunning view of the surrounding nature from the small island, but that does not mean that the rope bridge is any less frightening to cross. read more

Wait, what? OK, so, let's build a terrifying, flimsy bridge to a tiny island to avoid some hefty sheep taxes said no mad capitalists, ever. Except, they only did and this is it. I'm doing my very best not to make a political funny about tax evaders right now... Let's just get to the good bit. I'm not even really afraid of heights, bar the genetically imprinted reactionary fear, and this one had me almost holding my breath. What was truly part of the fun was taking my height-fearing tall friend (6'10" -- he's apparently officially a giant) across the bridge. Fair play, he was up for it, but he was absolutely not having a good time. Only, he kind of was in that sadistic way, but his knuckles were whiiiiiiiiite. (See the look of terror on his face, to be uploaded shortly.) The walk to the bridge is classic lovely nature and I had no idea how nervous I'd feel walking across it. Looking down is really something, what with the waves and death rocks so far beneath your feet. Once on the island you're really only a three minute wander before having to come back across, and therein lies the fun. I understand several people cross this bridge not realised they have to do it again, which tickles me greatly. On our way back, we waited for a huge group of tourists to cross so we could attempt to get a picture. Hilariously, we were stood next to the sign with the people-limit warning, and said group appeared not to have gotten the memo. Nothing more terrifying than seeing nearly 20 people gather on a small rope bridge, bouncing with not a care, and taking selfies. I could have died! Anyway, I'm here, so all's well that ends well. It's so worth the trip. read more

Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge - The actual look of fear in his eyes... priceless. - Local Flavor Near Me - Ballintoy, ANT

A beautiful spot on the north coast, between Bushmills and Balleycastle. Very pretty views, even from the lot. On a clear day you can see the Arran islands and even Scotland in the distance. I had to wait in line to cross, so that part wasn't exactly the highlight of the trip. If there is a short line, I think the walk across the rope bridge is well worth the 4 euro. The money helps keep this place up. I expected the bridge to be a lot longer, so I was a little disappointed. Photos of this place give the illusion that the bridge is much higher and longer. Clear, CLEAR water & the softest green grass I have ever touched in my life. They don't have a gift shop, but do have a cute little ice cream shop/cafe on site. read more

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I saw this place on the internet before I went to Ireland and planned to check it out. My friend Vicky was kind enough to send me a list of most dangerous rope bridges in the world and this was on the list. Hmm. I arrived at the rope bridge about 9 AM. The sun was out, although there were periods of rain. As I approached the visitor center a nice rainbow appeared over a house on the main road. The admission for the rope bridge was 4 pounds per person. It is a good half mile walk from the visitors center, down the trail with some rather steep rocks. Just as I headed down the trail, the rain started. Walking down the gravel trail and now somewhat slick rocks, the cows in the field beside the trail looked at me probably wondering why I was out in a now very steady rain. I continued the way down the cliff and finally to the checkpoint. After a group of visitors made their way up to the checkpoint, the guard let me continue. The metal steps were fairly steep and wet as well. The guard indicated they had a heavy rain yesterday which impacted the tension in the bridge, but they adjusted it this morning to remove the slack. Thanks for that! Looking like a drowned rat, I made my way across the bridge. Actually it wasn't scary at all, the views of the sea below and rocky cliffs were amazing (from what I could see through the rain, the water running down my face and my water speckled spectacles. I made it to the other side with only slight bouncing. I had planned to walk all the way to the end of the island, but decided I was too wet and was ready to go back. I had to wait again for more visitors to cross. Back across the North Channel I trekked and began the long, wet journey back to the car. Being cold and wet, I hit up the gift shop and tea room. Nice selection of gifts to choose from. I ordered a sugar doughnut and a hot chocolate. I think it was the best cup of hot chocolate ever! The views from the park and the rope bridge are spectacular and made for a great experience, even if soaked with rain. How many times will you have to cross a swinging rope bridge over the sea? read more

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This is a famous rope bridge that links the mainland to the tiny island of Carrickarede. It's a very scenic area with views of Rathlin Island and Scotland. First, you have to cross the rope bridge, and the line was quite long and rather inefficiently managed. You had to wait for basically the entire line on the other side of the bridge to cross instead of spacing out the crossings. Standing around in the warm sun waiting so long to move made us a bit cranky. The views on the other side were pretty awesome though. read more

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Great vistas from across the bridge (especially as we had a wonderful sunny day), definitely worth the time and effort to get there. The bridge itself is a little underwhelming and nothing special. There's a substantial walk to the bridge from the ticketing booth. There can be a substantial line to cross the bridge, with possible waiting of 20 min to half an hour. The entry fee is just low enough for you not to mind paying it, but can't shake the feeling that it's only there to pay for the whole entry fee collection operation (for it's own sake) and nothing else. Regardless, I would still go if I was put in the same situation. read more

Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge - 360 panorama at the Carrick-a-Rede. - Local Flavor Near Me - Ballintoy, ANT

The Rope Bridge area was closed when we arrived, but the trail was still open for walking. We decided to walk around and view the scenery and we were glad we did. This bridge isn't far at all from the Giant's Causeway so I think it's well worth the short drive up the coast. There were only two other people on the trail when we went and then two more people came onto the trail when we were leaving. It was actually very nice to be somewhat secluded for once on our trip as we had been used to bustling crowds and tour bus groups at basically every site we had been to. Here, we were able to enjoy the fantastic scenery in a peaceful manner. It was a wet and overcast day, but as we were walking back from the bridge the sun started peeking out a bit. It really lit up the area and made everything look a lot better. read more

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We recently joined National Trust so i was really looking forward to coming here. It's free admission for National Trust members - it's almost £6 for adult admission - they do have family tickets available. The walk from the entrance to the bridge is less than a kilometre so you don't have far to walk. There is loads of tourist so you might have to wait a while before you get to cross the bridge but you don't mind because the view really is something else (see photos). There's a cafe, tourist centre and a good few picnic tables scattered around if you fancy stopping for lunch. read more

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Admission is 3.70 for adults but I was allowed to look at it for free because of my fear of heights (there's a viewing platform). Groups have guided tours available. It cannot be viewed from the parking lot so you have to pass a ticket booth. Located alongside the North Channel, you can see the Scottish Islands. The chasm is 30 meters deep. This leads to Carrick-a-Rede Island. We were told that this is a seasonal attraction built by shepherds to cross the cliffs. read more

Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge is a scary beautiful bridge in Northern Ireland. It's best seen when combined with The Giant's Causeway and Bushmills Brewery in a day trip from Belfast. The bridge would be the 1st stop, Causeway the 2nd and Bushmills the 3rd, but note the closing time on the brewery so you don't miss their last tour. They close earlier than the others. Back to the rope bridge... it's scary! And beautiful. Did I say those things already? lol The scenery on the 1km walk to the bridge is amazing but nothing compared to the view from the lil island, after you cross over the bridge. The coastal waters are perfectly clear and blue, flanked by cliffs and caves that will make you want to find a boat and explore. I'd recommend it for anyone going to Northern Ireland. Branch out from the typical South Ireland tourist route and see this beautiful area. Unfortunately though, it is a bit of a stretch to walk to the bridge itself. Though the path is well laid out, it's up an down some light hills and may be difficult for someone in poor health or of an advanced age. Once you get to the bridge, you will need to walk down steep metal stairs that can get quite slick in the rain. For the average person, this would be no problem though and is definitely worth the adventure!!! Ireland is amazing. I'm going back next summer for a month. Of the 34 countries I've been to, it's my new favorite. Might see you there. read more

Breathtaking views, as you walk along these cliffs overlooking the ocean. The rope bridge is not for those who are afraid of heights, but it's definitely a fun adventure, especially on a windy day. There's a little place at the start of the path where you can get a hot beverage or bite to eat before or after your walk. I thoroughly enjoyed the stroll. read more

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This place is beautiful, the walk to the bridge is just stunning, the sea on one-side and an amazing coastal line on the other. The bridge was built to allow fisherman to get over to Carrick-a-rede Island and it swings 30 metres above the craggy shoreline. This is a spectacular experience but not for those who are afraid of heights. One definitely not to be missed read more

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I didn't find the rope bridge to be quite as scary as others did on my trip in May 2011. However, I do think it's worth stopping at as the pictures you'll take here can't be beat! They do have staff here making sure everyone crosses in a safe manner as there probably is a weight limit. Keep in mind the parking area is a bit of a hike from the bridge itself so bring your walking shoes. The view along the cliff top walk is quite beautiful too and you'll find great picture opportunities before you even get to the bridge. If you're going to the Giant's Causeway this place isn't far and definitely should be included in your day. read more

I went here as part of the game of thrones tour I was at. The view is amazing and I thought it was overexciting to walk across the rope bridge (it costs money to cross it) as it was the inspiration for the bridge in GoT which a certain person falls to his death from. Again I would like to mention the fantastic view, especially the area in the other direction which was used to film key scenes in early in Game of thrones. Also after crossing the bridge you can buy a neat little certificate for £1 which says you have crossed the bridge (yes grown-ups can get those) read more

Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge - Local Flavor Near Me - Ballintoy, ANT

Always wanted to do the Carrick a Rede rope Bridge. Now it's done, it's one off my bucketlist! Don't want to ruin it too much if you're looking to visit, but I'll give you some pointers... - It's not right beside the Giant's Causeway, as I previously thought. This is apparently a common misconception! You'll need to get a bus/cycle/car another 12 or so miles along the coast roads to get here. - There is an admission fee - £6.50 per adult. It's a National Trust heritage site so hopefully the admission fee will go into the upkeep of this beautiful area of the world....and, of course, keeping the bridge safe enough to brave the elements! - There is a half mile walk from the admission booth to the bridge itself. The path is well maintained and the scenery is gorgeous, so you should enjoy it! I loved the bridge itself. It wasn't as scary as I thought but still breathtaking, and wobbly enough to give you a wee rush of adreneline as you're walking over it. The view from the bridge and surrounding cliff sides will give you the chiils - it's wonderful. It's a part of the world bathed in myth, legend and magic. You can look up at the birds circling the seas, or down to the cliffs which are encapsulated in deep green water. We were so lucky to have a sunny day which only heightened these majestic qualities, but this place would shine just as brightly in the rain. Loved the staff, loved the place, and even saw a guy propose to his (now) fiancee in the middle of the bridge! CD player out his bag and everything! Unforgettable day. read more

Pictures deceive... barely scary... Acrophobia? Don't go. read more

Oh lordy, I feel quite nauseous even thinking about Carrick A Rede, the infamous rope bridge. It is a mind bogglingly open to the elements rope bridge across a deep channel between the coastal cliff and a little island outcrop of rocks. And when I say rope bridge, I really mean a rope bridge with a path that swings from side to side and only ropes to hold onto. Even the side are open!! How is this possible in today's health and safety obsessed environment?? And children are allowed across. Yikes. So you go across the rope bridge over a channel which is 30 metres deep but when you're up there feels more like 3 km deep. AM I being a drama queen? Everyone else seemed to enjoy it. I have to admit that when you get to the far side the views are just breathtaking - you can see right across to Scotland. Sadly I was too terrified about the journey back to dry land to enjoy the view. It really is wobbly up there. The next day we went back as number one son was adamant that he was going to go across, having bottled it the first time. This time I was the knock kneed chicken and had a dizzy spell on the steep path down to the rope bridge. Cue hysterical laughter from the children and general amused looks from dozens of strangers. Oh and you have to pay for this near death experience - £5 for adults and just under £3 for kids. What kind of madness is that?? read more

Holy Carp! Or...rather...Salmon! Challenge yourself to really experience the North Coast by walking across the relatively short bridge that crosses an 80ft chasm of crashing waves, swooping birds, and howling winds. C'mon, it'll be easy...halfway across, look down, think about how much the flimsy construction is swaying...it's sure to hold, right? That crashing surf looks a mile away...it's a mere 23 meters or so...if the bridge broke, you'd be ok...right?? Alright, now look ahead of you...turn your head to look back...whoa now...if that makes it swing back and forth like that, imagine if you tried to turn all the way around...just go forward. Explore the pretty little island.... Now you just have to go back over it again...you can do it. You got over it once. Right? Bottom Line: It's worth every stomach-churning moments...both ways... read more

I'm sure most tours go here, and it is great--if the weather is great. Did not cross the bridge, and I don't think its something I really missed out on as the area around it is beautiful and you can then watch people crossing and imagine what people are thinking--you can totally tell if someone is thinking 'dont look down dont look down' or if someone is thinking 'this is it?'. I think I agree with the ladder as I thought the bridge would be bigger. read more

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"Terror" is the only word that could describe the bridge. We were there on a blustery day. Not like Winnie the Pooh describes, but more akin 50 to 60 mile per hour gale with gusts over 70 MPH. Needless to say, it was NOT the ideal weather to cross the bridge. NOTE: Daredevils, plan your trip on these wind swept days! The bridge lies at a point in a rocky outcropping. It crosses a chasm about 30 feet above the water and runs for about 20 feet in length. That doesn't sound like much, but the numbers are deceiving. When you get to the end of the 1 mile walk uphill-both-ways trail, you descend to a concrete wall and steel safety door. Beyond the door is a stairway that descends vertically to the bridge below ... Yes, you have to look straight down into the chasm to get to the bridge. Yikes!!!! Needless to say, the bridge was swinging in the wind. The water below was churning and writhing trying to reach up and grab at you. It was calling ... baying at you ... like it wanted your soul. The gatekeeper kept yelling, "Get half way!" because he knew you'd cross the rest once you were in the middle. Even if you chicken out at the bridge, it's a nice walk from the parking lot. Up and down some steep hills and rough hewn steps. Maybe a mile or two there and back. There are many good vantage points along the path. There's a small snack and souvenir shop in the parking lot to seek sanctuary from the relentless winds and driven rain. I highly recommend this for fit adults and grown children. Young kids will be swept away out sea. LOL. Not really, but the wind felt like it was possible. While the walk is riggorous, the bridge is not for the faint of heart. Whether or not you cross the bridge, enjoy! I did! read more

I really liked this spot because it's sort of interactive. For me, that pushes it up to 5 stars. I am a little bit afraid of heights so it was an adventure for me to be on the bridge. Plus, the surrounding area as a whole is amazing. The color of the water is the bluest blue. read more

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I thought I would be terrified when I crossed this rope bridge, but I was hardly fazed at all. It was sort of strange. The bridge consists of rope and wood slats, over water, and it swayed in the breeze and moved with the movement of every other person on the bridge - but it wasn't scary. I'm not complaining, by the way - I was just surprised! I was there on a clear afternoon, and was pleased to see Scotland from the island on the other side of the bridge. The view of the Irish coast from the island was also quite striking. I didn't realize that the bridge would be so far from the parking lot - maybe a kilometer of unpaved trail - until after my friend and I paid our admission. It didn't deter us from seeing the bridge, but I felt bad for some of the older travelers and people carrying babies who we encountered on the path to the bridge. Overall, I'm glad we stopped at Carrick-a-Rede, and I'd recommend it to any tourists who find themselves on the north coast. read more

What an amazing location. This is definitely a must-do when visiting Northern Ireland and I'm so glad I had the chance to do it. I would recommend getting there early to avoid the crowds. We arrived around midday and on the walk to the bridge there were hardly any people there however on the way back all the tour buses had arrived and there was no chance of getting photos without others in them. The price to get in was just over 5 pounds per adult, and the walk to the bridge it about half a mile, and while it's not an especially hard walk there are some steep hills and stairs that should be taken into consideration for those with bad joints. The scenery on the way to the bridge is just as spectacular with the cliff faces and the beautiful blue of the water. Once you're over on the little island the views get even more incredible, especially when you can see the caves. The rope bridge itself is perfectly safe and is a lot shorter than it appears in photos so no need to feel afraid. It's also checked every year. I've seen some reviews say you can't stop for photos on the bridge but we found if it's not busy they allow you to pause fora few quick shots as long as you don't seriously hold up the queue. There is parking, a small tea shop (which gets very busy) and parking on site. I would highly recommend checking this out. It's simply beautiful and is absolutely worth the drive. read more

Cross a swinging rope bridge high over the sea! It's a lot of fun, even for the nervous types, but bear in mind it's only available in the summer months. It's a bit of a tourist haven, so it will probably be busy and there could be a long queue to get across, but I think it's still worth doing (especially if you have a National Trust membership!) When I went, my tiny self shared the crossing with a very large man and it was very bouncy! Lots of fun and the sea is so blue there you could stare into it for hours. As with everything up this way, waterproofs, layers and good shoes are a must. In the area, also go see Giant's Causeway and Dunluce castle! read more