Collection: Carrick a Rede

The Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge (locally pronounced carrick-a-reed) is a rope bridge near Ballintoy in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The bridge links the mainland to the tiny island of Carrickarede (from Irish Carraig a' Ráid, meaning 'rock of the casting').^[1] It spans 20 metres (66 ft) and is 30 metres (98 ft) above the rocks below.^[2] The bridge is mainly a tourist attraction and is owned and maintained by the National Trust.^[3] In 2018, the bridge had 485,736 visitors.^[4] The bridge is closed for winter (subject to weather) and people may cross it for a £13.50 to £15.50 (adult) fee.^[5]