Carrick Rope Bridge Closed

Connected to the cliffs by a rope bridge across the atlantic ocean carrick a rede island home to a single building a fisherman s cottage is the final destination.

Carrick rope bridge closed.

It is understood an attempt was made to cut down the bridge. Carrick a rede rope bridge was first erected by salmon fishermen in 1755. Game of thrones and giant s causeway full day tour from belfast from 45 67 giant s causeway day trip from belfast from 26 10 giant s causeway and carrick a rede rope bridge day trip from dublin from 82 98. Suspended almost 100 ft 30 m above sea level the rope bridge was first erected by salmon fisherman 350 years ago.

Carrick a rede rope bridge has closed after a small landslide at the popular co antrim tourist spot. Book your tickets online for carrick a rede rope bridge ballintoy. Carrick a rede rope bridge reopens after vandals tried to cut through ropes the national trust yesterday said the carrick a reed rope bridge would be closed for the forseeable future. See 4 578 reviews articles and 4 898 photos of carrick a rede rope bridge ranked no 5 on tripadvisor among 6 attractions in ballintoy.

It spans 20 metres 66 ft and is 30 metres 98 ft above the rocks below. The world famous carrick a rede rope bridge on the scenic causeway coast was damaged last night the national trust said. 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. All facilities including car park and toilets remain closed at this time.

However the outdoor space remains open for visitors to enjoy while observing social distancing measures. T he national trust said it had taken the decision over safety concerns and the site would. Suspended almost 100 ft 30 m above sea level the rope bridge was first erected by salmon fishermen over 250 years ago. Carraig a ráid meaning rock of the casting.

The rope bridge has woven its way between carrick island and the county antrim mainland across the atlantic ocean carrick a rede island is the final destination and home to a fisherman s cottage steeped in history and heritage. We re working hard to reopen many of our places where it is safe to do so however carrick a rede rope bridge remains closed. Please note final admission to cross the bridge is 45 minutes before site closure.