Trace the coastline over windswept grasslands & winding rocky paths to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. For those brave enough to cross the bridge, there's a birds-eye view of clear green water & ancient caverns below. Gravel & uneven tracks, unfenced cliffs.
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55.24, -6.34 · rel 19622562
55.24, -6.34 · rel 19622562
Carrick-a-Rede Coastal Walk, Carrick-a-Rede
2,6 km from Larrybane Quarry Car Park, Carrick-a-Rede, 119a Whitepark Road, Ballintoy, County Antrim, BT54 6LS to Larrybane Quarry Car Park, Carrick-a-Rede, 119a Whitepark Road, Ballintoy, County Antrim, BT54 6LS through urban area.
Larrybane Quarry Car Park, Carrick-a-Rede, 119a Whitepark Road, Ballintoy, County Antrim, BT54 6LS
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Larrybane Quarry Car Park, Carrick-a-Rede, 119a Whitepark Road, Ballintoy, County Antrim, BT54 6LS
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2,6km
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
2× Attraction
Lime Kiln, Carrick-a-rede
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Renly's Camp in the Stormlands
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352 m off route
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Iron Islands Kingsmoot
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04 · Landmarks
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05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Carrick-a-Rede Coastal Walk, Carrick-a-Rede is 2.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Carrick-a-Rede Coastal Walk, Carrick-a-Rede takes approximately 40 min to complete.
No, Carrick-a-Rede Coastal Walk, Carrick-a-Rede is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Larrybane Quarry Car Park, Carrick-a-Rede, 119a Whitepark Road, Ballintoy, County Antrim, BT54 6LS to Larrybane Quarry Car Park, Carrick-a-Rede, 119a Whitepark Road, Ballintoy, County Antrim, BT54 6LS. Plan ahead for return transport.
Carrick-a-Rede Coastal Walk, Carrick-a-Rede starts at Larrybane Quarry Car Park, Carrick-a-Rede, 119a Whitepark Road, Ballintoy, County Antrim, BT54 6LS.
Carrick-a-Rede Coastal Walk, Carrick-a-Rede is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Carrick-a-Rede Coastal Walk, Carrick-a-Rede is maintained and managed by National Trust.