Carrick-a-Rede
Worth visiting
Added on 15 Jan 2019,
last edited by »biroto-Redaktion« on 04 Sep 2020
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Type of sights
Bridge
Name and address
Carrick-a-Rede
GB-BT54 6LX Ballintoy
GEO-data
Geodetic coordinates
55.239546 -6.332588
Elevation
11 m
Communication
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge (locally pronounced carrick-a-reedy) is a famous 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"). It spans 20 metres (66 ft) and is 30 metres (98 ft) above the rocks below. The bridge is mainly a tourist attraction and is owned and maintained by the National Trust. In 2009, it had 247,000 visitors. By 2016, that had increased to 440,000 visitors. The bridge is open all year round (subject to weather) and people may cross it for a fee.
The area is exceptional in natural beauty with stunning views of Rathlin Island and Scotland. The site and surrounding area is designated an Area of Special Scientific Interest for its unique geology, flora, and fauna. Underneath there are large caves, which once served as home for boat builders and as shelter during stormy weathe
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Wikipedia contributors, 'Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge', Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 26 December 2018, 20:19 UTC, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Carrick-a-Rede_Rope_Bridge&oldid=875469658 [accessed 15 January 2019] |
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Nearby cycle routes and tours
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Tour | 0,1 km |
Added on 15 Jan 2019,
last edited by »biroto-Redaktion« on 04 Sep 2020