The Dark Hedges

The Dark Hedges is an avenue of beech trees planted in the 18th century as a grand entrance to Gracehill House in County Antrim. What was never intended as a tourist attraction became one of Northern Ireland's most photographed locations after featuring as The King's Road in HBO's Game of Thrones.

On our private Giant's Causeway tour from Belfast, we arrive around 10:20am — before the largest coach crowds — giving you time to walk the full length of the avenue, read the information boards, and capture photographs without rushing.

Several trees have fallen victim to Northern Ireland's coastal weather over the years, adding to the atmospheric, slightly haunting quality that draws filmmakers and photographers alike. The best light is often early morning or late afternoon when shadows stretch across the road.