RHH's photos with the keyword: carrick-a-rede

This is Carrick-a-rede and its rope bridge (just visible on the left) from a turnout along the B15.

This bridge is put up during the summer months and is a major tourist attraction on the north coast of Northern Ireland. It was , however, originally used by fishermen, who set their nets from Carrick-a-rede (the Rock in the Road) and it does still maintain its original use in spite of the tourists.

This is Carrick-a-rede from the west. The rope bridge cannot be seen in this picture, but it takes you to the large "Rock-in-the-Road" standing out in the water. The position of this rock makes it an excellent place for fishing both by seabirds and by people. The white on the side of the rock is the excrement of seabirds who nest and live on the cliff and dive from it into the water.

Carrick-a-rede, meaning "Rock-in-the-Road," is a large rock that juts out from the north coast of Northern Ireland. It's position makes it an ideal place for fishing and fisherman have used the rock for centuries to spread their nets. The rock can be reached by a rope bridge that is open to tourists during the summer months but is also still used by fishermen, some of whom are seen here. For a picture of the bridge see my Northern Ireland set. I had posted this picture before, but have edited it slightly and reposted it.