Northern Ireland: 4 Westeros Filming Locations Route
Explore the Game of Thrones and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms filming locations across County Down and County Antrim, Northern Ireland. This 437 km route covers the diverse landscapes that served as Westeros, including ancient forests, granite mountains, and medieval ruins used throughout both HBO series.
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- The Land That Became Westeros
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- Slieve Donard
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Stops on this route
- The Land That Became Westeros — Northern Irish landscapes, including dramatic coastlines and ancient ruins, served as filming locations for the HBO series Game of Thrones.
- Castle Ward — An 820-acre National Trust estate on Strangford Lough with an 18th-century house featuring both Georgian and Gothic architecture. The primary Winterfell filming location for Game…
- Inch Abbey — Medieval monastic ruins set on a peninsula in County Down, featuring Gothic stone structures that exemplify Norman ecclesiastical architecture.
- Slieve Donard — The tallest mountain in Northern Ireland at 850 meters, part of the Mourne Mountains granite range. Used as a Westeros backdrop and inspiration for C.S. Lewis's Narnia landscape.
Useful for your trip
- Timing
- Visit between June-September when weather is best for hiking and exploring outdoor filming locations across Counties Down and Antrim.
- Transport
- Castle Ward is approximately 35 minutes south of Belfast by car, making it easily accessible from the city.
- Transport
- Inch Abbey is just 15 minutes by car from Castle Ward, allowing you to combine both locations in one trip.
- Tip
- Tollymore Forest Park entry requires a small vehicle fee and is open seven days a week. Camping is available on site.
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- Castle Ward (National Trust) offers the Winterfell Experience where visitors can wear Stark cloaks, practice archery on filming locations, and take cycling tours along Strangford Lough.
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- Inch Abbey is free to enter and sits on the north bank of the River Quoile near Downpatrick.
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- Glenarm Castle opens select areas to the public; the walled garden is a highlight. The Glens of Antrim coastal drive northward from Glenarm is one of Ireland's most beautiful routes.
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- The Mourne Mountains offer hiking trails ranging from gentle valley walks to serious summit challenges. The Brandy Pad is a popular old smugglers' trail route.
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- Tollymore Forest Park sits at the foot of the Mourne Mountains in County Down with multiple walking trails from gentle riverside paths to longer mountain approaches.
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- Castle Ward is an 820-acre National Trust estate on Strangford Lough with over 20 filming locations scattered across it and neighboring fields.
- Save money
- Northern Ireland's compact geography allows filming multiple locations in one day without flights—ideal for budget travelers combining several GOT/KOTSK sites.
Video on this route
Northern Ireland: A Land That Became Westeros | Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Locations