The famous Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, one of Northern Ireland’s most breath-taking attractions, was erected by the National Trust on 16 February, and is now open to the public, weather-permitting. Originally a practical link to allow fisherman access to Carrick Island, a spot favoured by salmon, the bridge is now a seasonal challenge for the intrepid visitor.

Suspended across a 24m deep and 18m wide chasm, separating the north coast mainland from Carrick Island; this famous attraction welcomed over 140,000 visitors in 2005. If you think it is frightening crossing the bridge itself, you should see the complex and exhausting feat of assembling it.

15 people ranging from riggers and rope access specialists to National Trust wardens and volunteers took almost two days to complete the whole construction process. The process began with a specialist abseiler lowering himself down the cliff face, walking across to the facing cliff at low tide and climbing up the far side.