The Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is one of Northern Ireland’s most famous coastal attractions, managed by the National Trust. Located near Ballintoy in County Antrim, it sits along the stunning Causeway Coastal Route, just a few miles from the Giant’s Causeway. The bridge spans a 20-metre (66-foot) chasm between the mainland and the tiny island of Carrick-a-Rede, suspended about 30 metres (98 feet) above the Atlantic Ocean. Originally built by salmon fishermen over 350 years ago, the bridge allowed access to the island’s prime fishing spot — “Carrick-a-Rede” means “the rock in the road”, referring to its position in the migratory path of salmon.