Northern Ireland & Game of Thrones®
Explore the Real Locations
Carrick-a-rede rope bridge
Visit Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge and Larrybane Chalk Quarry, location of Renly’s camp in the Stormlands and the Iron Born Kingsmoot, where Yara and Euron made rival claims to the Salt Throne.
Cushenden Caves
The Cushenden caves appeared in season two as a cove in the Stormlands – the memorable scene saw Melisandre give birth to the shadow creature. It was also the location of the fight between Euron Greyjoy and Jaime Lannister in season 8.
Inch Abbey
Visit the ruins of the 12th century Cistercian Abbey where Catelyn and Robb hear terrible news from King’s Landing, and Robb’s bannermen pledge fealty to him as the ‘King in the North’.
Tollymore Forest
This beautiful forest is the backlot for many key scenes, such as the pit where Wills finds the dismembered bodies in the snow, Tyrion and Jon’s campfire on their journey north to the Wall and the bridge where the Starks discover a dead direwolf and her pups.
Ballintoy Harbour
Visit Ballintoy where Theon came ashore on Pyke Island, where Theon later rededicated his faith to the ‘Drowned God’ and where Gendry escapes Dragonstone in a rowing boat.
Castle Ward
Larrybane Quarry
Visit Larrybane Quarry where Brienne bested Ser Loras Tyrell and Catelyn brought news of Robb’s rebellion to Renly and his army. Also the location of the Iron Islands Kingsmoot in season 6.
