Dark Hedges
Dark Hedges

Dark Hedges

Daily
Bregagh Road, Stranocum, Ballymoney, BT53 8PX

The basics

Many visitors see the Dark Hedges as part of Game of Thrones–themed tours, which typically depart from Dublin and Belfast, and include stops at other filming locations such as Larrybane (the site of King Renly’s camp near Storm’s End), Ballintoy Harbour (the setting for Theon's return to the Iron Islands), and Cushendun Caves (where Melisandre birthed her shadow baby).

The Dark Hedges are also a regular photo stop on full-day Northern Ireland tours from Belfast and Dublin, which focus on the region’s star attractions, such as the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Giant’s Causeway and the nerve-testing Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge.

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Things to know before you go

  • Guided day tours from Belfast usually last for 8 to 9 hours, while day tours from Dublin can last up to 14.

  • Wear warm layers, as the Dark Hedges and other nearby attractions are outdoors.

  • Game of Thrones fans can opt for tours devoted to the sites most closely associated with the series, including the Dark Hedges.

  • Be careful when taking photographs—the road is still in use and vehicular traffic has right of way.

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How to get there

The Dark Hedges are located in County Antrim, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) north of Belfast. The easiest way to get there is with a guided tour, but it’s also possible to drive to the site from Belfast in just over 1 hour. If driving, leave your car at the roadside parking area on Bregagh Road or at the nearby Hedges Estate Hotel and walk from there, so as not to ruin other visitors’ photographs.

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When to get there

During busy summer months, it can be difficult to capture the Dark Hedges without another sightseer or car coming into frame. Try going in the early morning or late afternoon when fewer people are around.

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The legend of the Grey Lady

Like many historic sites in Northern Ireland, the Dark Hedges are said to be haunted by a ghostly figure. The phantom, said to be a woman dressed in gray, is believed to stroll the avenue at twilight. Believers say she is searching for her burial site, set in an unmarked graveyard nearby.

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