Thursday 4 July 2024

Carrick-a-rede

 After the Dark Hedges we headed to Carrick-a-Rede, where a rope bridge crosses to the island. Origionally built by fishermen in 1755, it allowed access to the island of Carrick-a- Rede where migrating salmon were caught. Up until the 1960s up to 300 salmon a day could be caught!

Mainland chalk cliffs, looking west.

The rope bridge.

Looking east.

Rock pipit.

Fulmar.

Kittiwakes.

Guillemots.

Spot the Bridled Guillemot.

The bridge. 


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