[ad_1] The world is home to countless bridges, many of which are rickety or suspended above vast expanses that might leave those scared of heights with shaking knees. However, there is one bridge in the UK that has been listed among the “scariest” globally with some tourists rumoured to turn back before even stepping foot upon it. Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is located in Northern Ireland and, as the name suggests, is a rope bridge that connects two bridges separated by the mighty Atlantic Ocean. Suspended almost 100ft (approximately 30m) above sea level, the rope bridge was first erected by salmon fishermen over 250 years ago. Now, it is owned and cared for by the National Trust, who have conserved the bridge over the years. The bridge is open to the public to cross by foot, leading them to Carrick-a-Rede Island which is home to a single fisherman’s cottage. The bridge made it to a list of top 18 “scariest bridges in the world” by Travel + Leisure, which noted: “Many visitors who walk across simply …