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This beautiful avenue of beech trees was planted by the Stuart family in the eighteenth century.
It was intended as a compelling landscape feature to impress visitors as they approached the entrance to their Georgian mansion, Gracehill House.
Two centuries later, the trees remain a magnificent sight and have become one of the most photographed natural phenomena in Northern Ireland.
In fact, the iconic trees have been used as a filming location in HBO's epic series Game of Thrones, representing the King's Road.
Featured Scene:
Season 2, episode 1: On the King’ s Road, Arya Stark has escaped from King’s Landing, disguised as a boy. She is with Yoren, Gendry, Hot Pie and others who are to join the Night’s Watch, in a cart, travelling north on the King’s Road.
Find out about other Game of Thrones Filming Locations in Northern Ireland on www.discovernorthernireland.com/gameofthrones/
The Dark Hedges have been included in a list of the 12 best road trips in the UK and Ireland, compiled by the website www.continentalroadtrip.com.
Location:
GPS/Sat Nav: BT53 8TP
Approx. Grid Reference is D 03 1 33 5 (OS Discoverer Series Sheet 5 Ballycastle)
See the Directions tab for details of how to find the Dark Hedges.
Small layby along Bregah Road space for 2-3 cars. Please do not park along verges of the road.
FREE PARKING AVAILABLE AT NEARBY HEDGES ESTATE HOTEL (139a Ballinlea Road, Stranocum, County Antrim Ballymoney BT53 8PX) and Bregagh Road is a short walk from there – please be careful look both ways Follow the Highway Code (https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/rules-pedestrians-1-35)
“Leave No Trace” The Dark Hedges is a picturesque site and therefore we ask that visitors please leave no trace in terms of litter or damage to the area – Thank You.
**The Dark Hedges have been included in a list of the 12 best road trips in the UK and Ireland, compiled by the website www.continentalroadtrip.com.
