Description
Ballintoy, Causeway Coastal Route, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
This famous and unique rope bridge is the only one of its kind remaining in all of Ireland. Connecting the mainland to Carrick a Rede Island, this 20-meter rope bridge was erected in 1755 to guide the local fishermen to their boats. Carrick a Rede Island was once an active salmon fishery for over 400 years up until recent times. An old fisherman’s bothy(cottage), old ropes & nets are still visibly scattered across this island, echoing it’s once thriving fishing heritage past.
This entire area was actually the centre of an ancient volcano millions of years ago. Isn’t it amazing how everything changes through time! Nowadays it’s a major tourist attraction along the ‘Causeway Coastal Route’ offering an exhilarating coastal path and rope bridge experience across to the rocky island. The cliffs of Fair Head can also be seen on the horizon.
