Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge

The Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge spans a chasm almost 80 feet deep above steep cliffs and crashing waves, some 20 metres to the stack cliff of Carrick-a-Rede. The bridge has been used for 350 years by fishermen to traverse across to the mainland with salmon caught from the tiny Carrick island. Visitors will be pleased to know though that the bridge does get replaced each year.

The Carrick-a-Rede Rope bridge is located on a fabulous stretch of coastline running along this part of North Antrim boasts tall chalk cliffs, spectacular sandy beaches and rewarding walks with views across to Scotland in a beautifully scenic Area of Special Scientific Interest. Once safely on the other side, you can admire the cliffs and look across the Irish Sea to Scotland, 12 miles away on the horizon.

The Bridge itself is an exciting photo opportunity not to be missed and just if you think the bridge is scary now, think it was when it would have only one hand rope!

Package layout

Day One:

• Evening – Arrive and get settled into your luxury accommodation overlooking the River Derg

Day Two:

• Morning - Have breakfast and set out for the North Coast, taking in some of the most scenic counties in Ireland.


• Afternoon – First you will visit the world famous Giant's Causeway, the seventh wonder of the world. Take a stroll around the beautiful coastline and see if you can find the Giant’s Wishing Chair before you take some pictures of the Giant’s Organ and needle. Return to the Gift Shop for a browse or have a cup of tea/ coffee and a light snack at the Tea Room.
  
  Leaving the Causeway, you can venture across the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge which connects the mainland with the tiny Carrick Island. Once safely on the other side, you can admire the cliffs and look across the Irish Sea to Scotland, 12 miles away on the horizon. All in all, the picturesque surroundings will provide the perfect setting for some breathtaking shots.
  
  To finish the afternoon, we will take you to the famous, Old Bushmills Distillery where you will get a guided tour around one of the oldest distilleries in the world.


• Evening - Return to West Tyrone for a 3-course evening meal at the Duke of Abercorn's Baronscourt Estate* after which you can return to your accommodation and enjoy a relaxing night in outdoor hot tub or be whisked away for an explosive night out.

Day Three:

• Morning - Exchange experiences the morning after the night before as you have some breakfast then take a step back into history and journey through time to share two centuries of Irish emigration at the Ulster American Folk Park.


• Afternoon - Visit the Marble Arch Caves, one of Europe's finest show caves allowing visitors to explore a fascinating, natural underworld of rivers, waterfalls, winding passages and lofty chambers.


• Evening - Return to your accommodation and spend the evening and the local Baronscourt Hunting Lodge Hotel or relax in our outdoor Hot Tub.

Day Four:

• Morning: Enjoy a relaxing breakfast before returning home after an action packed tour.