6Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge (Northern Ireland)

Stretching across a 30-meter-deep chasm between the cliffs of Ballintoy and the island of Carrick-a-Rede, this rope bridge is both iconic and terrifying. Originally built by salmon fishermen, the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is made from wooden planks and thick ropes.

  Strong winds from the Atlantic Ocean cause the bridge to sway dramatically, making it a nerve-wracking walk for tourists. The view of crashing waves and jagged rocks below only heightens the tension. One wrong step on this swaying, narrow bridge could lead to a fatal fall.

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