Carrick Rope Bridge Closed

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.

Carrick rope bridge closed.

However the outdoor space remains open for visitors to enjoy while observing social distancing measures. 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 is now closed. It spans 20 metres 66 ft and is 30 metres 98 ft above the rocks below.

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. 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. Carraig a ráid meaning rock of the casting. All facilities including car park and toilets remain closed at this time.

It is understood an attempt was made to cut down the bridge. Carrick a rede rope bridge has closed after a small landslide at the popular co antrim tourist spot. 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. 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.

T he national trust said it had taken the decision over safety concerns and the site would. According to tripadvisor travelers these are the best ways to experience carrick a rede rope bridge. Book your tickets online for carrick a rede rope bridge ballintoy. Please note final admission to cross the bridge is 45 minutes before site closure.

The world famous carrick a rede rope bridge on the scenic causeway coast was damaged last night the national trust said. Carrick a rede rope bridge was first erected by salmon fishermen in 1755. 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.