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The Dark Hedges

off Bregagh Road, Northern Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We were very keen to see this (ancient) tree lined avenue. I thought it was lovely, my husband thought it was so-so. So how much you enjoy this litle detour depends on whether or not ancient trees are your thing. Needs signage desperately. We only got there because we found a very friendly Irish farmer who showed us the way.

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Stirling, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

well worth the short car ride from Ballycastle to see these trees ,they must be more awesome with more foliage

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northants
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

had to find these after seeing them on game of thrones they are exactly as they look in the pics very spooky in a very quiet location go just before sun set and scare yourself lol

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

This is not a tourist attraction - I hope it stays that way. If the needy tourist is catered for it would only spoil it. Don't expect signage, carparks or cafes. It is simply a road with trees on either side. The trees are just doing what they do best, and few do it better. If this isn't your sort... More

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Heald Green
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We visited in early May and the Trees were not in full bloom, would imagine they are fantstic in a few weeks time. Well worth the diversion on the way to Ballintoy from Belfast.

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Ballymoney, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013 via mobile

Brilliant. It really is a special place, haunting and seems unique. Highly recommend. Needs signage badly. Lovely

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Nice stop for a quick walk and photo op, though it was very difficult to find. Our GPS did not recognize the road name and nearly all of the roads in the area were not marked, so I would recommend bringing a good map with you. However, google maps also get the location slightly wrong (if you type in post... More

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New York, NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

What an amazing natural sight to behold in Co Antrim, Northern Ireland. These beech trees were planted over 200 years ago by a local family and run for about half a mile. Could be tricky to get to unless you have a GPS. It's on Bregagh Rd, on the way to Armoy from Derry. It looks like it's a portal... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2012

We stayed in Belfast and rented a car for the purpose of going to the Giant's Causeway and the Dark Hedges and boy we weren't disappointed. We went to the Giant's Causeway first and the detoured to the Dark Hedges afterwards. The Dark Hedges are in the middle of no where but are worth the trip, I would recommend using... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2012

we visited here on a cold and windy day adding to the expierence overall. A hard place to find but worth the hardship. Great for photos. Its like something from the lord of the rings and you expect to meet billbo baggins as you walk its lonely trail. Nice to see something natural and its free.

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