Dark Hedges is the King’s Road of Game of Thrones

Dark Hedges is a famous avenue of beech trees located near Ballymoney in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It gained popularity as the King’s Road in the TV series Game of Thrones.

Dark Hedges

What is Dark Hedges known for?

James Stuart planted 150 trees around 1775 to impress visitors approaching his Georgian mansion, Gracehill House, now a golf club. The trees created a natural tunnel along Bregagh Road.

How do you get to Dark Hedges?

To visit Dark Hedges, drive along Bregagh Road, a short 0.64km (0.4 miles) stretch between Armoy and Stranocum. Caution is advised as the road is open to traffic in both directions. It's recommended to visit early to avoid crowds, especially on weekends and holidays.

Is Dark Hedges haunted?

It's one of the Top Haunted Roads in the world. Legend tells of a "Grey Lady" who moves among the trees. Some say she could be James Stuart's daughter "Cross Peggy" or a maid from Gracehill House. On Halloween, other spirits are said to join her.

Where is the King’s Road from Game of Thrones?

Dark Hedges was featured as the King’s Road in Game of Thrones. It was also seen in the 2017 Transformers film, "The Last Knight".

 

 

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