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Carrick-a-Rede
A rope bridge swaying 30m above the sea to a tiny island, once used by salmon fishermen.
The story
The Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is a rope bridge near Ballintoy in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The bridge links the mainland to the tiny island of Carrickarede. It spans 20 metres (66 ft) and is 30 metres (98 ft) above the rocks below. The bridge is mainly a tourist attraction and is owned and maintained by the National Trust. In 2018, the bridge had 485,736 visitors. Since 2009, the bridge has been open all year round and people may cross it for a £14 to £15 (adult) fee.
From Wikipedia: Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge · photo via Wikimedia Commons