Islands · Northern Ireland
Carrick-a-Rede
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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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carrick-a-Rede?
- Carrick-a-Rede is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (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.