Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
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"). 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 2018, the bridge had 485,736 visitors. The bridge is closed for winter (subject to weather) and people may cross it for a fee.
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge Carraig a'Ráid | |
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| Coordinates | 55°14′24.13″N 6°19′51.76″W |
| Locale | Ballintoy, County Antrim |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | simple suspension bridge |
| Material | Rope |
| Total length | 20 metres (66 ft) |
| Height | 30 metres (98 ft) |
| No. of spans | 1 |
| Load limit | 8 pedestrians |
| History | |
| Constructed by | Heyn Construction |
| Opened | 2008 (current bridge) |
| Statistics | |
| Toll | £9 |
| Location | |
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