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Feature count in area: 7, all in Antrim,
OSI/LPS Maps: 4, 5, 8, 9
Highest Place: Isle of Muck 30m
Starting Places in area Antrim Islands:
None for this area
Summits & other features in area Antrim Islands: Carrickarede 20m, Isle of Muck 30m, Sheep Island (1) 10m, The Maidens - East Maiden 3m, The Maidens - West Maiden 3m, The Skerries - Large Skerries 25m, The Skerries Little Skerries 7m
Note: this list of places may include island features such as summits, but not
islands as such.
Carrickarede, 20mIsland Carraig an Ráid A name in Irish,
Place Rating ..
, Antrim County in Ulster province, in Irish Islands Lists Reachable "On Foot " Y Grid Reference D06200 45000,
OS 1:50k mapsheet 5 Place visited by: 31members, recently by: Carolyn105, Fergalh, TipsyDempy, marcel, dregish, jlk, gerrym, FatPete, muschi, hak493r, millsd1, IainT, garrettd, trostanite, Harry Goodman, Island visited by 42 members.
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Carrickarede island is connected to the mainland by the world famous Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge. One of Northern Ireland's top tourist attractions it is operated by the National Trust but unfortunately on Tuesday evening 23/5/2017 vandals made an attempt to cut the rope which has resulted in its closure for some days. According to its web site fisherman some 350 years ago connected to the island in the same manner. Linkback: mountainviews.ie/island/2055/comment/19528/
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Pick your time to cross carefully !
by Fergalh
20 Jun 2023
Park at visitor centre at A (D052 447) west of Carrick a Rede. This has to be booked in advance at busy times and is between 10 and 15 sterling depending on what time you go. There is a 3 km round trip so longer than most people expect. Easy enough ascent to high point after the rope bridge. Impressive views along coastline. According to the National Trust people there there are very, very long and slow queues for the rope bridge at peak times. This bridge can only take 8 people at a time for safety reasons so patience is required. I was advised by the National Trust people 9 am is the best time for Mountain views people to attend ! Linkback: mountainviews.ie/island/2055/comment/23994/
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