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The Carrick-A-Rede rope bridge

The Carrick-A-Rede rope bridge
Walking along the coastal path eastwards from Ballintoy eventually brings us to this this rope bridge.
Now for some reason we had supposed that we could buy the inflated price ticket over it, at the bridge itself but it turned out that you had either to buy from a special café near a carpark some distance away or on-line. As we had not done this, our way was barred. We however still got some nice views from the mainland path as can be seen here.

The PiP shows a lone adult leading a child over this wobbly bridge with the waves crashing below. Our viewing of this showed many people going over it with some trepidation and maybe understandable fear. They were only allowed over, singularly or in very small personal groups.

The Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is a rope bridge near Ballintoy in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The bridge links the mainland to the tiny island of Carrickarede. It spans 20 metres and is 30 metres above the rocks below. The bridge is mainly a tourist attraction and is owned and maintained by the National Trust. The name Carrick-a-Rede, from the Scottish Gaelic 'Carraig-a-Rade' means 'The Rock in the Road' - the island being an obstacle in the path of migrating salmon. Suspended across the 20-metre-wide chasm, this famous rope bridge was first erected in 1755 to connect salmon fishermen to the rocky island of Carrick-a-Rede. (The National Trust/Wiki)

HFF, enjoy the weekend.

Diana Australis, Colin Ashcroft, Trudy Tuinstra, Berny and 39 other people have particularly liked this photo


66 comments - The latest ones
 Stephan Fey
Stephan Fey club
HFF, Herb! Always a bit challenging walking over these bridges!
20 months ago.
 Ruebenkraut
Ruebenkraut club
HFF Herb!
20 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Ruebenkraut club
Thanks for this.

HFF, enjoy the weekend.
20 months ago.
 Nick Weall
Nick Weall club
HFF crazy ticket idea ~ Hanwe
20 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Nick Weall club
Its the National Trust -what do you expect! The price was £13 per adult or £32 for a family ticket but... it did include car parking!!!

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/carrick-a-rede

HFF, enjoy the weekend.
20 months ago.
 David Slater (Spoddendale)
David Slater (Spodde… club
HFF Herb and best wishes for the weekend.
20 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to David Slater (Spodde… club
Cheers David.

HFF, enjoy the weekend.
20 months ago.
 Andrea Ertl
Andrea Ertl club
Oh, bei Sturm sicher ziemlich wackelig? Sehr schön.
HFF, Herb.
Dir ein angenehmes Wochenende.
20 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Andrea Ertl club
Ja sichelich Andrea.

HFF, enjoy the weekend.
20 months ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Wonderful coastal scene; a fence is needed there !!
Happy FF and enjoy your weekend.
20 months ago.
 Nora Caracci
Nora Caracci club
vertiginous beautiful view, a catching eyes, the presence perfect !!!
Hopeful FF and WE !
20 months ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
Wow, that's a superb overview Herb. It reminds me of Tintagel in Cornwall.
A shame about the inflated price to cross the bridge. I suppose they are confident
that they will get thousands of visitors, so they can charge what they like! A shame though.

HFF and wish you a good weekend,
Rosa.
20 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne club
Glad that you enjoyed this view Rosa. I would have liked to go over it. I had thought that I might have been able to tempt somebody from their ticket once I saw they were needed but they were one-off stick-on coloured wrist bands. See my comment above to Nick.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb
20 months ago. Edited 20 months ago.
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Herb Riddle club
I take it that if you were a National Trust member it would be "free" to cross? I have noticed how expensive their properties have become. Due mostly to the pandemic I suppose.
Cheers Herb.
20 months ago.
 TOZ
TOZ club
A great bridge Herb love to go over it great pov very nice.
Gordon.
Ps just of to Grimwith Res change of plan Feizor.
20 months ago. Edited 20 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to TOZ club
Me too Toz. See my comments above to Nick and Rosa.
Grimworth today would have been nice.

HFF, enjoy the weekend.
20 months ago.
 LotharW
LotharW club
HFF, Herb. Das wäre eine schöne Übung gegen meine Höhnangst. Ein schönes Wochenende!
20 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to LotharW club
Ah ja, Höhnangst ist nicht gut hier.

HFF und ein schönes Wochenende auch. Herbert
20 months ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
Excellente capture admirable prise de vue joliment partagée.
HFF et agréable fin de semaine.
20 months ago.
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
Spectacular but I think it was lucky you didn't buy a tickett! Having to queue for crossing...;-)
hFF and a good weekend, Herb!
20 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Gudrun club
I would have liked to cross it but to queue like that and pay a fortune was simply too much. Glad you liked it.

HFF, enjoy the weekend.
20 months ago.
 Steve Paxton
Steve Paxton club
That is Nuts buy a ticket on a public walk trail,,,,, HFF hope you are ok and enjoy your weekend.
20 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Steve Paxton club
I might have been tempted had I seen the place where they sold them but as we had walked here on the small coastal path we passed the giant car-park by where they apparently sold tickets and it was another quarter mile or so to walk. Only when we got there, we realised it was too late but when we found out the prices later on -I was glad we didn't pay so much for a few minutes of waiting. See comments above to Rosa and and Nick.. Glad you liked it though.

HFF, enjoy the weekend.
20 months ago.
 Xata
Xata club
Rope bridges always attracted me, HFF Herb
20 months ago.
 Daniela Brocca
Daniela Brocca club
Beautiful!
20 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Daniela Brocca club
Thanks you Danni.
20 months ago.
 Christa1004
Christa1004 club
An amazing view, and an amazing bridge. I would like to cross it. HFF Herb.
20 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Christa1004 club
Yes it was quite spectacular. See my comments above for my views on al that.

HFF, enjoy the weekend.
20 months ago.
 Gabi Lombardo
Gabi Lombardo club
with or without ticket: in any case it you had a spectacular overview!! thanls for the informations about!
20 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Gabi Lombardo club
In that respect you are very right Gabi. The views from here were good in any case and we were grateful that we could get to it without paying extra. We passed an empty kiosk on the way down to this -maybe, normally you would never get to this spot without having a ticket in the first place.

Cheers. Herb
20 months ago. Edited 20 months ago.
 Doug Shepherd
Doug Shepherd club
Nicely composed with the path leading in from the right Herb. You took good advantage of not being able to cross!

HFF and enjoy tour weekend
20 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Doug Shepherd club
Ah yes we were either lucky or naughty (see my comment above to Gabi) Glad you like dit.

HFF, enjoy the weekend.
20 months ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
Breathtaking ! HFF and a good weekend, Herb !
20 months ago.
 John Cass
John Cass
HFF Herb, Have a nice weekend.
20 months ago.
 Scott Holcomb
Scott Holcomb club
A toll rope bridge !!
HFF
20 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Scott Holcomb club
A well made one apparently though! Thanks for the call Scott.

Belated HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb
20 months ago.
 Fred Fouarge
Fred Fouarge club
Ik zie dat rechts een hele groep staat zich te bedenken of ze er wel of niet over lopen--mooi weekeinde en HFF
20 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Fred Fouarge club
Hi Fred. From the right, they have no choice but to cross over as there is no other way -only to swim.
Belated HFF. Herb
20 months ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Superb capture and interesting notes Herb
HFF and a good weekend
20 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
Glad you enjoyed them Roger.

Belated HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb
20 months ago.
 cammino
cammino club
Da muss man schon etwas mutig sein!
20 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to cammino club
Ja sicher Reinhold.

Blebt Gesund. Herbert
20 months ago.
 Peter_Private_Box
Peter_Private_Box club
Hi Herb
A wonderful and interesting picture, which I like very much!
Very nice composition, and very different view from mine.
www.ipernity.com/doc/2247998/47052562
Great colours too
I have enjoyed looking at your pictures from around here. A very different perspective!
Best Wishes, HFF, a nice weekend, and stay safe!!
Peter
20 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Peter_Private_Box club
Hi Peter and ever so pleased that you have been following my exploits here. I had the feeling that you had explored around here too. Thanks for your link to that great photo that had me wishing that I had tried harder to cross it.

Belated HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb
20 months ago.
 Ecobird
Ecobird club
Two terrific shots Herb and I am sure the photos were better from here than actually crossing the bridge if that is any consolation. It looks a bit nerve-wracking but I am terrified of heights anyway.
For the more adventurous it must be quite an experience, - a gold plated one at those sort of prices!!

HFF and have a good week
20 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Ecobird club
Thanks Carol. Yes I was pleased with my pictures of which you see here a very small selection. Not a good bridge for those who have such fears and phobia's as you. The price was very high but people will pay no matter...

Belated HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb
20 months ago.
 trester88
trester88 club
Einer nach dem anderen. Beeindruckende Küste und Brücke!
HFF und ein cooles Wochenende, Herb!
20 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to trester88 club
Thanks Wilhelm.
20 months ago.
 Loose_Grip/Pete
Loose_Grip/Pete club
Great shot Herb. Went over this amazing rope bridge some years back. Exhilarating!
HFF & have a great weekend.
20 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Loose_Grip/Pete club
Another to have gone over it. I wonder if it was just as expensive then but no matter -the experience must have been good.

Belated HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb
20 months ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
A smashing shot!
20 months ago.
 niraK68
niraK68 club
HFF Herb
20 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to niraK68 club
Thanks Karin.

Belated HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb
20 months ago.
 Erika+Manfred
Erika+Manfred club
Belated HFF, wish you a fine new week
20 months ago.
 Gilbert H
Gilbert H club
Belle vue ! Bon week end !
20 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Gilbert H club
Thanks so much and welcome to my gallery.

Best Wishes. Herb
20 months ago.
 gezginruh
gezginruh club
Supeb picture,Herb!

Belated HFF and have a nice weekend!

Best wishes
Füsun
20 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to gezginruh club
Glad you liked it my friend. Did you see this too when Peter was there?

Belated HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb
20 months ago.
 Bergfex
Bergfex club
Komm in die Alpen.
Hier gibt's solche Brücken kostenlos.
HFF!
20 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Bergfex club
Danke bernhard. Ja, das ist veilleicht besser.

Belated HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb
20 months ago.
 Don Sutherland
Don Sutherland club
Great capture.
20 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Don Sutherland club
Thanks Don. Nice to see you again.
20 months ago.
 Trudy Tuinstra
Trudy Tuinstra club
how impressive. Have a good week
20 months ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Trudy Tuinstra club
Thanks Trudy. You have a good week too.
20 months ago.
 Diana Australis
Diana Australis club
I remember it well, Herb! Thanks…
17 months ago.
 Loose_Grip/Pete
Loose_Grip/Pete club
Time to join the National Trust Herb! Included in the price - not to mention the parking. Just realised I missed your reply to my comment above. Still great pics. I wonder if the child was afraid? I know I would have been at that age.
11 months ago. Edited 11 months ago.

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