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CARRICK-A-REDE ROPE BRIDGE

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119a Whitepark Road, Ballintoy, United Kingdom
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The Carrick-a-Rede Bridge is one of the emblems of Northern Ireland and a great way to discover the region's beautiful coastline. Twenty meters long and 30 meters high above the sea, this bridge of planks and braided ropes connects the coastline to a small island where bird lovers can marvel. This bridge was built by salmon fishermen in 1755, who set their nets here during the migration of the salmon to the west and their native rivers.

It takes about 1 km to walk from the entrance to the site to the rope bridge. The trail is not too difficult and some benches have been provided, making it an accessible attraction. You will have to take stairs a few times, though, so avoid the stroller whenever possible. The view is perhaps one of the most beautiful and rare in Northern Ireland. The cliffs drop steeply into the sea, which here and there gives way to a tiny beach of fine, clear sand only a few square meters wide. The water is of a clarity that reminds us of more distant tropics and does not fail to amaze. If the weather is good, there is also a nice view on Rathlin Island and the Scottish coasts. Beware, victim of its success the site is taken by storm by tourists and it may be that all the tickets of the day are already sold when you arrive on the site. It is therefore necessary to think about taking your tickets in advance online.

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OphélieSau
Visited in november 2019
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L'avantage d'y aller en novembre c'est qu'il n'y a pas d'attente pour passer, ce pont, qui est vraiment un petit pont. On est donc loin du grand frisson.
Cependant l'endroit est sympathique et les paysages ravissants.
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scn
Visited in august 2019
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Juste avant d'arriver au parking du site, vous ferez un whaouhh tellement la vue est belle sur cette côte. Grand parking gratuit, petite cabane pour payer puis balade à pied et enfin le pont suspendu assez impressionnant. Ne pas payer si vous voulez juste faire la balade. Trop de monde ... et cher
Jenny0622
Visited in may 2019
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Super pont de cordes au dessus de l'eau, pas assez long à mon goût, mais qui n'en reste pas moins impressionnant !
bretagne28
Visited in may 2018
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Magnifique vue sur la côte à partir du chemin qui mène à ce petit pont très particulier. Il y a un peu trop de touristes ce qui fait que l'attente est longue avant de pouvoir gagner le pont.
Visited in august 2017
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Prix un peu cher mais vue magnifique. On est à l'extrême bout de l'irlande du Nord et on profite de la nature et du dépaysement. Le parking est vaste mais je conseille de venir tôt pour éviter une longue file.

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