Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge
Ballintoy, United Kingdom
A rope bridge 30 m above the sea to a tiny island once used by salmon fishermen. Book a time slot.
- Nearest town
- Ballintoy, United Kingdom
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 55.2400, -6.3320
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.
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Campsites nearby
- Craig House CampsiteCampsite7 km from Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge · 15 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToilets
- Rathlin Glamping PodsCampsite11 km from Carrick-a-Rede rope bridgeElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Bush Caravan ParkMotorhome stopover17 km from Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge · 48 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Ballymacrea Touring Caravan ParkMotorhome stopover18 km from Carrick-a-Rede rope bridgeMotorhomesShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Craigahulliar Holiday ParkMotorhome stopover19 km from Carrick-a-Rede rope bridgeMotorhomesShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Tullans Farm Caravan ParkMotorhome stopover23 km from Carrick-a-Rede rope bridgeMotorhomesElectricityShowersToilets
All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge?
Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge is in Ballintoy, United Kingdom, at GPS 55.2400, -6.3320. It is about 7 km from Ballycastle.
Can you camp near Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Glenmore Camping, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 25 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge?
Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Causeway Coastal Route.
What is there to see near Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge?
Places worth a stop nearby: Giant's Causeway (11 km), The Dark Hedges (12 km), Mussenden Temple (32 km) and Fanad Head lighthouse (83 km).
When is the best time to visit Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)