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Attraction · Northern Ireland · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge in Northern Ireland

Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge is an attraction in Northern Ireland. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. Within 970 m you'll find a bench and a public toilet.

Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge in Northern Ireland
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The story

Audio tour · Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge

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You're standing on the wild coast of Northern Ireland, near Ballintoy in County Antrim. In front of you is the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. Locals say it like 'carrick-a-reed'. It links the mainland to a tiny rocky island. Go on, take a look down. The bridge spans twenty metres and hangs thirty metres above the rocks. The name comes from the Irish Carraig a' Ráid, meaning 'rock of the casting'.

Read and hear the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Photos

10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

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Facilities near Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies. No water point, bike pump or food stand within 1 km.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a public toilet at 970 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.

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