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The most accessible entrance has a steep ramp/slope and an open entrance with no doors.
This entrance is the access point at the rear of the car park.
There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
Staff/volunteers can describe the layout and access around the site.
The following are also available: seating.
This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is located in the toilet block by the car park, to the left after entering the toilet block. View information about this toilet (new tab).

You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
Sensory packs can be borrowed which include: ear defenders, fidget toys and soft toy.
You can borrow these from visitor reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
Powered mobility vehicles cannot be borrowed or hired.
Please speak to a member of staff for more details on borrowing equipment.

This information is for the access point located at the rear of the car park.
Access into the area is via a steep ramp/slope.
The slope is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
There is open access at the surveyed access point.
There is a locked gate at this access point area. This is to prevent vehicles from entering the quarry.
Pedestrian access is via the grassy bank to the side of the gate.
The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: concrete or tarmac, grass and loose stones.
Footpaths are available in some of the outdoor space.
The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
There is no step-free level access around the area.
There are steep ramps/slopes without handrails in the main areas.
The road down to the quarry has a steep slope throughout.
Areas leading off the quarry have steep slopes and often very uneven surfaces.
There are not any bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

The walk is approximately 2.5 miles long.
Take the path to the left at the top of the road down to Larrybane Quarry.
Follow the steep slope up to the path along the top of the cliffs.
The route follows the top of the cliffs to Ballintoy Harbour.
To return to Carrick-a-Rede, retrace the same route back to the car park.
The hike is not open 24 hours.
None of the paths are lit at night.
The route includes the following surfaces: grass, compacted gravel and mud.
Some of the route contains steep gradients.
These are found in the following areas: along the initial path, and occasionally further along.
There are no alternative routes to avoid these areas.
The route is not clearly signposted.
Seating is available on the route.
There are no toilet facilities along the route.