Carrick-a-Rede to Ballintoy Harbour
From the famous rope bridge along the Causeway Coast to a tiny harbour.
- Distance
- 2.8 km
- Ascent
- 170 m
- Time
- 1–1.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Linear
- High point
- 78 m
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About this walk
Carrick-a-Rede to Ballintoy Harbour is an easy 2.8 km linear walk with 170 m of ascent, taking 1 to 1.5 hours. It starts at Carrick-a-Rede car park (grid reference NR 246 024). The start can be reached by public transport.
Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge spans a 20 m gap to a small island once used by salmon fishermen. Crossing it needs a timed ticket from the National Trust. From the bridge, the walk follows the Causeway Coast Way west along the clifftops.
It finishes at Ballintoy Harbour, a little harbour of limestone and basalt. It's a one-way walk; the Causeway Rambler bus links the two in summer.
Route
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1
The rope bridge
Walk out to Carrick-a-Rede (cross the bridge if you have a ticket).
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2
To Ballintoy
Follow the Causeway Coast Way west to Ballintoy Harbour.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Carrick-a-Rede to Ballintoy Harbour take?
- Most walkers take 1–1.5 hours for the 2.8 km route, which has 170 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Carrick-a-Rede car park (grid reference NR 246 024). National Trust car park at Carrick-a-Rede (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- The Causeway Rambler bus runs along the coast in summer. Check times with Translink.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Clifftop paths with steps; the rope bridge is optional.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: The rope bridge needs a timed ticket and closes in high winds.
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