Dark Hedges is a beautiful and unusual site in Northern Ireland. Now made famous by the Game of Thrones series, it’s THE tourist site in Northern Ireland not to be missed! This avenue of trees, located next to a golf course, has become a real place of fascination. The trees are tortured, as if leaning towards the driveway, in angular, menacing shapes. The perfect tourist destination for photographers and lovers of unique landscapes!
Dark Hedges is an avenue of trees whose trunks and branches stretch out in harmonious yet tortuous shapes. The result is a magical, mysterious site that has won over film-makers in particular, who were convinced that Dark Hedges could be a fantastic location for the Game of Thrones series. That’s why this alley is the backdrop for the imaginary city of Westeros. A dark backdrop, ideal for a hostile wilderness…
Although the corner is free and open to visitors, it’s best appreciated for its play of light and shadow, exerted by the sun, foliage and tree trunks. Sometimes menacing, sometimes benevolent, these trees have the particularity of changing under the light, creating an inimitable atmosphere for anyone who dares to stroll through them…
But don’t worry: Dark Hedges’ alley is perfectly harmless. It’s a magnificent place, with a charm all of its own, that enchants visitors who come to discover it! Don’t hesitate to take a stroll: the area is tranquil, and nature is wild and beautiful!
However, some trees have since fallen victim to storms and disease. Some of them had to be cut… That doesn’t mean you can’t visit Dar Hedges: it doesn’t detract from the charm of the trees still standing!
On the Emerald Isle, the Irish are superstitious and inexhaustible when it comes to scary tales and legends! The Dark Hedges site is no exception, with many locals claiming to have seen “Lady Grey”, a ghostly apparition haunting the area.
It would appear regularly, silent and vaporous, moving as if gliding smoothly down the aisle…
From time to time, she would take refuge between the twisting trees in the alley, helping to make the scene even more frightening!
Whether you believe it or not, this legend helps attract even more people to Dark Hedge every year on Halloween (Samain in Irish). Indeed, Lady Grey would be more inclined to make her appearance on that day, and particularly at night.
Perfect for those who like to scare themselves and are still into paranormal phenomena!
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