North Coast visitor parking and access
Where is the car park for Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge?
The main Carrick-a-Rede visitor car park is off the B15 coast road between Bushmills and Ballycastle.
The main Carrick-a-Rede visitor car park is off the B15 coast road between Bushmills and Ballycastle.
Local access and parking details
National Trust directions place it approximately seven miles east of Bushmills and five miles west of Ballycastle. It is not at Ballintoy Harbour; that is a separate coastal location with its own limited parking.
Before you go
Use the signed Carrick-a-Rede entrance on the B15. The car park and bridge may have different closing times.
Official visitor information
- National Trust — Carrick-a-Rede — current access, prices and restrictions
Source / reference:
National Trust — Carrick-a-Rede
· checked 16 October 2026
