Carrick-a-Rede and Surrounds
Causeway Coastal Route · United Kingdom
We travel along the Causeway Coastal route between Ballycastle and Dunluce to experience one of the most dramatic drives in the world, now rated as one of the world’s top 5 great road journeys. We transport you by windswept cliffs, spectacular scenery, and fabulous unspoiled beaches.
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Carrick-a-Rede and Surrounds
Welcome to the rugged and utterly captivating eastern edge of the Causeway Coastal Route in Northern Ireland. I invite you to join me on a comprehensive, scholarly exploration of a landscape where dramatic geological formations…
Listen in the app2Kinbane Castle Viewpoint & Steps
We commence our detailed exploration of this magnificent stretch of the Causeway Coastal Route at the commanding viewpoint above Kinbane Castle. Positioned high on the elevated limestone cliffs, this vantage point offers an…
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Having successfully navigated the steep and physically demanding descent, we now stand firmly upon the narrow, island-like headland that hosts the haunting ruins of Kinbane Castle. This tiny limestone promontory, thrusting…
Listen in the app4Carrick-a-Rede Car Park & Coastal Walk
Moving steadily westward along the picturesque Causeway Coastal Route, we arrive at the highly celebrated National Trust site of Carrick-a-Rede. Unlike the profound isolation of Kinbane, this area is fully equipped with…
Listen in the app5The Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
We now stand before the undisputed centerpiece of this coastal stretch, the magnificent Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. Suspended an astonishing one hundred feet directly above the churning, freezing waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the…
Listen in the app6Carrick-a-Rede Island & Fisherman's Cottage
Having successfully navigated the swaying, slatted bridge, visitors finally set foot on the thoroughly isolated Carrick-a-Rede Island. This rocky outcrop, completely and violently severed from the mainland by millennia of…
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A short, incredibly scenic drive to the west along the Causeway Coastal Route brings us to the charming and distinctively rugged Ballintoy Harbour. The vehicular approach to the harbor itself is an adventure, characterized by a…
Listen in the app8The Fullerton Arms, Ballintoy Village
Ascending safely from the harbor into the quiet village of Ballintoy, travelers find a deeply welcoming haven of local hospitality at establishments like the renowned Fullerton Arms. This multifaceted venue, operating…
Listen in the app9Closing
As our highly detailed, analytical walking tour of the Carrick-a-Rede region draws to its inevitable conclusion, it is vital to pause and reflect on the extraordinary landscape we have traversed. The Causeway Coastal Route, and…
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What is Carrick-a-Rede and Surrounds?
Carrick-a-Rede and Surrounds is a place in United Kingdom with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 55.2212, -6.3284 |
| Last updated |
