THE DARK HEDGES

The Dark Hedges is an impressive avenue of ancient beech trees located at Bregagh Road, Stranocum, Ballymoney, County Antrim in Northern Ireland. This is a very popular tourist site, particularly more recently as this avenue of trees was used in the filming of the very popular Game of Thrones TV series.

The stunning avenue of beech trees were planted by the Stuart family in the 18th century. The trees were intended as a compelling landscape feature to impress visitors as they approached the entrance to their Georgian mansion, Gracehill House.

Two centuries later, the trees remain a magnificent sight and have become one of the most photographed natural phenomena in Northern Ireland.

See full article and photos at : https://highlanderimagesphotography.com/2017/07/28/the-dark-hedges/