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]