Islands · Northern Ireland
Carrick-a-Rede
In or near Ballintoy.
Carrick-a-Rede — island in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Carrick-a-Rede is a island in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "island in County Antrim, Northern Ireland". Coordinates: 55.2403°, -6.3318°.
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Place summary
Carrick-a-Rede is an island located in Northern Ireland, postcode BT54. Known for its dramatic coastal scenery, it is connected to the mainland by a rope bridge originally used by fishermen. The site is a popular destination for its natural beauty and views of the surrounding waters.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2403, -6.3318
- District
- Causeway Coast and Glens
- Postcode
- BT54 6LS
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Antrim
Sources
- wikidata: Q24653196 (CC0)
- commons: View from Portaneevy, 2006 (08).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Other places nearby
Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.1 km
Lime Kiln, Carrick-a-rede
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
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Towns & cities · 1.7 km
Sheep Island View Hostel
Hostels · 1.9 km
Knockanargus
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
Ballintoy Parish Church
Historic churches · 2.2 km
Ballintoy Demesne
Natural landmarks · 2.3 km
Ballintoy harbour
Marinas · 2.4 km
Memorials to the Lost Sailors
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
Lannimore Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.5 km
Lannimore Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.5 km
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Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge
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Lime Kiln, Carrick-a-rede
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📷 5Vineyards · Northern Ireland
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📷 5Towns & cities · Northern Ireland
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland
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Where to eat & stay near Carrick-a-Rede
Places to stay
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📷 3Campsites · Northern Ireland
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carrick-a-Rede?
- Carrick-a-Rede is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT54 6LS).
- What is Carrick-a-Rede?
- Carrick-a-Rede — island in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
- How do I get to Carrick-a-Rede?
- Drivers can use postcode BT54 6LS.
- Is Carrick-a-Rede free to visit?
- Yes, Carrick-a-Rede is free to enter.
- How do I get to Carrick-a-Rede?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT54 6LS. It sits within the North Antrim parliamentary constituency.