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Timeless Tales at Carrick-a-Rede

119a Whitepark Road, Ballintoy, County Antrim, BT546LS
Two visitors admiring the views at Carrick-a-Rede

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Join Programming & Partnerships Officer, Keith, for an entertaining walk and talk at Carrick-a-Rede, and hear some traditional and lesser well-known stories associated with the North Coast of Ireland. To name a few:

The Upside Down Lighthouse on Rathlin Island Sloughamorro Whirlpool - The Throat of the Sea How does a windmill become a helicopter? Gun Boat Targets on Benbane Head

Oh, and not to forget the famous sagas of Half Hanged McNaughton and the Children of Lir!

Tours will be running at 11:00am and 2:00pm

National Trust Members and Local Pass Holders gain free access. Online booking is strongly recommended.

Ticket price includes the full Visitor Experience; reserved onsite parking, walks and talks illustrating the history of the site, access to all facilities, including restrooms and the café, and rope bridge crossing.

Discover the rich history and mythology of this special place, whilst taking in the breath-taking views from the coastal path, and cross the 20-metre chasm to the island of Carrick-a-Rede.

Meet your tour guide Keith at the White Stones area.

Please wear comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear suitable for the event and for the weather on the day.

The guided walk will follow the 1km coastal path to the rope bridge, and includes steep steps and uneven ground before crossing the rope bridge to the island.

Dogs on leads are welcome, however, aren't permitted to cross the bridge.

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  • Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities

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  • On site parking

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