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CARRICK-A-REDE ROPE BRIDGE

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119a Whitepark Road, Ballintoy, United Kingdom
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2024
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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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BAGGIO51
Visited in december 2016
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Is really at the tip of Ireland, one of the last land before the Arctic! A place invigorating, primary and natural! The viewpoints do not miss, go there!
Airtay
Visited in august 2015
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Le site est très beau, le parking très grand, et la foule qui fait la queue pour passer sur le fameux pont importante. Si vous n'avez jamais vu de point suspendu, allez y. Si vous êtes familier des passerelles himalayennes que l'on trouve dans les Alpes, vous serez déçu. En plus c'est assez cher.
timone72
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Très joli site. Le pont n'est pas effrayant à passer, il est rapide à passer ! la vue des falaises depuis la petite île après vaut le détour. Un petit havre de paix !
coco7
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Très beau site, même au mois d'aout avec du monde, la traversée du pont est impressionnante et le paysage magnifique. Surtout quand on a une météo favorable et qu'on voit en face les côtes d'Ecosse. Une belle ballade à prévoir couplée avec la Chaussée des Géants.

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