Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge

Next stop, along the Northern Ireland Coast, is the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge.

First built by salmon fishermen in 1755, it leads to a fisherman's cottage on the island (ahead). Originally, it had just one rope rail and a path. It is about 100 feet above the sea.

The wind was blowing in massive gusts, on the day that we were there, so (mercifully) the bridge was closed to pedestrians (a graceful "out"). Really, we were almost knocked over by the wind - very impressive.

Quite the walk to get there, but very worth the journey, for the view.

This gives a bit of the history, along with better images than mine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrick-a-Rede_Rope_Bridge

As always, thanks for taking time to visit.

[Amy Shaylor]

Wow. Great image :)

[Lynda McG]

Great photo and walkway!

[Diana]

What an amazing shot of this bridge spanning such a great distance. I would never be able to go or it! Fav

[Jane Pittenger]

Terrifying. Glad they close it in the wind. Your photo is fabulous

[Babs]

Wow it must be terrifying to cross but a fantastic view from up there.

[haskar]

An amazing path. Great pov and shot.

[Leana Niemand]

Oh wow, great shot of this unique view.

[Dianne]

What an incredible bridge.

[Joan Robillard]

Yikes

[Pam Knowler]

My stomach dropped as soon as I saw this image!! I went a few years ago with my friend Sam who is in the British Army. Needless to say I could not face going across but she ran across!! Wonderful capture!! Fav!

[Sylvia Binch]

This looks terrifying ! I'd have to cross this bridge with my eyes closed. Great capture though.

[Jane Anderson]

Wow, Rosie!

[Lou Ann]

Oh my! Even without the wind this would be scary to walk!

[Rosie Kerr]

@pamknowler I was pretty glad to have the excuse of "bridge closed." :)

[Cathy]

Very impressive location and shot!

[gloria jones]

Fantastic perspective, composition

[Korcsog Károly]

Nagyon szép felvétel!

[Kerri Michaels]

cool fav

[Clare Gadsby]

so dramatic!

[Taffy]

This is fantastic, with a great POV (definitely worth the hike) and tack sharp focus throughout. Each of your photos from this trip is so top-notch. Another fav.

[Marnie]

Incredible view of this rope bride. Thanks for the back-story, adds significantly to the richness of the image. So glad you didn't blow away.

[Sheralee S]

That looks like it would be definitely worth the effort. Great image.

[Casablanca]

Love it! I have a framed picture on my wall of this site with sheep on it. So wild and wonderful, I love it. Can't help but think of Indiana Jones when I see this bridge!

[Domenico Dodaro]

Ireland is such a wonderful place to visit. Great picture

[Delwyn Barnett]

Wow - stunning scenery. Lovely clear and detailed landscape.

[Rachel]

An impressive bridge, and the scenery is lovely.