• Castle Lug - On the left, the ruins of Castle Lug can be seen, a decaying watchtower from the 1500s built by Thomas Lugge. Although not used for filming, its solitary stones and ocean views seem ideal for the world of Westeros.
• Carrickfergus Castle - Carrickfergus Castle has stood for 900 years and is one of Ireland’s most well-preserved medieval fortresses. Constructed in 1177, this Norman stronghold overlooks Belfast Lough and perfectly resembles the iconic castles of Westeros.
• Whiteharbour Marina - Whiteharbour Marina boasts 150 years of maritime history. Despite sharing its name with Westeros’s White Harbor, this restored 1850s harbor with a limestone archway is purely coincidental but atmospheric.
• Magheramorne - Magheramorne Quarry was transformed into Castle Black and the Wall. This abandoned limestone quarry became the Night’s Watch stronghold through the use of massive sets, green screens, and CGI magic for epic scenes.
• Ballygally Beach - Ballygally Beach stretches golden along the coast, while Ballygally Castle hotel houses Door of Thrones No. 9, carved from Dark Hedges wood depicting the Battle of the Bastards and direwolves.
• Cairncastle - Cairncastle was the first Game of Thrones filming location in Northern Ireland. These rugged hills became the exterior of Winterfell for Ned Stark’s execution scene in the opening moments of Season 1, Episode 1.
• Madman’s Window - Madman’s Window is a natural rock arch with a tragic legend. Local lore tells of a heartbroken man waiting for his lost love’s return, while nearby White Bay offers serene, turquoise shallows.
• Carnlough - Carnlough Beach offers a peaceful coastline with soft sand, calm waters, and gentle waves. Fishing boats drift in the harbor while the village nestles quietly at the base of the Antrim Glens.
• Carnlough Harbour - Carnlough Harbour became Braavos for Arya Stark’s desperate escape scene. These stone steps witnessed her emergence from dark waters, wounded but unbroken, in one of Season 6’s most intense survival moments.
• Caves of Cushendun - Cushendun Caves are carved into cliffs by centuries of waves and wind. Here, Melisandre gave birth to her shadow creature, and later Jaime fought Euron in brutal combat for the series.
• Ballintoy Harbour - Ballintoy Harbour became Lordsport, Pyke’s principal port. These jagged black rocks witnessed Theon’s return, his baptism, Euron’s drowning rebirth, and Melisandre’s mysterious comings and goings.
• Dunseverick Castle - Dunseverick Castle ruins cling to clifftops like the bones of a long-dead beast. Once a royal Irish seat visited by Saint Patrick, it feels perfectly suited for Ironborn raids and fortress battles.
• Giant’s Causeway - The Giant’s Causeway features 40,000 interlocking basalt columns formed by ancient volcanic activity. Legend says giant Fionn MacCumhaill built this bridge to Scotland to face his rival in combat.
• Dunluce Castle - Dunluce Castle clings to basalt cliffs, becoming Pyke in Game of Thrones. These ruins gave soul to House Greyjoy’s sea-blasted stronghold where Balon, Euron, and Yara plotted their destinies.
• White Rocks Beach - White Rocks Beach glows golden to your right near Portrush. Early Game of Thrones scouts once considered these limestone cliffs for Dornish exteriors before choosing Spain’s warmer climate instead.
• Portstewart Strand - National Trust - Portstewart Strand became Dorne’s coast where Jaime and Bronn fought Dornish guards. These golden sands witnessed steel flashing, waves roaring, and honor colliding with defiance in Season 5.
• Mussenden Temple - Mussenden Temple sits 120 feet above the Atlantic, becoming Dragonstone’s exterior. Here, Stannis drew Lightbringer from flames while Melisandre whispered prophecies on Downhill Beach below the clifftops.
• Downhill Beach - Downhill Beach stretches below Mussenden Temple where Melisandre called on her Lord of Light. “For the night is dark and full of terrors” echoed across these dramatic, windswept shores.
• The Dark Hedges - The Dark Hedges - your final destination. These 18th-century beech trees became the Kingsroad where Arya fled King’s Landing. Walk where she stood in this natural cathedral of shadow and light.

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Embark on an epic journey through Westeros with this self-guided Game of Thrones driving tour along Northern Ireland’s breathtaking coastline!

Stroll through the iconic Dark Hedges, where Arya made her escape on the Kingsroad, stand on the bloodstained steps of Carnlough where she emerged from the waters of Braavos, and explore the eerie Cushendun Caves where Melisandre gave birth to her shadow creature.

Conquer Ballintoy’s Iron Islands, marvel at the ancient magic of the Giant’s Causeway, wander through the windswept Dunluce Castle (the true Pyke!), and ascend Mussenden’s dramatic cliffs where Stannis wielded Lightbringer.

From the Wall at Castle Black to the battle sands of Dorne, uncover over 10 filming locations at your leisure. Download, drive, and immerse yourself in the fantasy – Winter is Coming to Northern Ireland!

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