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Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
Bridge in County Antrim, Northern Ireland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 fee.
Quick Facts Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge Carraig a'Ráid, Coordinates ...
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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 | £14 - £15.50 (adult) £7 - £7.75 (child) |
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