This iconic moody avenue of beech trees was planted by the Stuart family in the eighteenth century. Two centuries later, the trees remain a treat and are one of the most photographed natural phenomena in Northern Ireland.

Most recently used as a film location in Game of Thrones.

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October 8, 2022

Cycling

YouTube (Drone Video, RODPIKER DRONES UK, 2022-10-08):

TheIrishRoadTrip ("Game of Thrones Ireland: 16 Filming Locations From The Show”, 2022-10-08):
theirishroadtrip.com/game-of-thrones-filming-locations-northern-ireland
“… The Dark Hedges are arguably the Game of …

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February 8, 2023

Road cycling

Wikipedia (Dark Hedges, 2022-09-25):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Hedges

Official tourism website for Northern Ireland (The Dark Hedges, 2022-10-08):
discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/the-dark-hedges-p703291

Tripadivisor (The Dark Hedges, 2022-09-25):
tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1393505-d17660751-Reviews-The_Dark_Hedges-Ballymoney_County_Antrim_Northern_Ireland.html

TheIrishRoadTrip (“The Dark Hedges: History, Game of Thrones Link + Why I Wouldn’t Visit Again”, 2022-10-08):
theirishroadtrip.com/the-dark-hedges

google (Street View, 2022-10-08):
google.com/maps/@55.1368185,-6.3846324,3a,90y,168.82h,88.56t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1szF6wXlal5eKgmKOg-lbkpQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

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1. Giant's Causeway loop from Ballymoney – Causeway Coast

54.2km

03:22

480m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Torr Head loop from Ballycastle – Antrim Coast & Glens

65.9km

04:24

920m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Cushendun to The Dark Hedges Loop

63.7km

04:13

900m

This difficult 39.6-mile touring cycling loop takes you through Northern Ireland's Antrim Coast & Glens, featuring Torr Head and The Dark He

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Elevation 140 m

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Location: Gracehill, Ballymoney, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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The Dark Hedges

1. Giant's Causeway loop from Ballymoney – Causeway Coast

2. Torr Head loop from Ballycastle – Antrim Coast & Glens

3. Cushendun to The Dark Hedges Loop

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