32 Hidden Filming Locations Where Movie Magic Was Made

9. The Dark Hedges, Northern Ireland – The Road to Westeros

A seemingly enchanted avenue of gnarled, twisting beech trees, The Dark Hedges in Northern Ireland feels like something conjured from a fantasy novel. Originally planted in the 18th century as a grand entrance to the Stuart family’s estate, this hauntingly beautiful location remained relatively unknown until Game of Thrones transformed it into the Kingsroad, the most important highway in Westeros. First appearing in Season 2, the road was where Arya Stark, disguised as a boy, made her escape from King’s Landing—a moment that cemented its iconic status in the show’s mythology. Despite its worldwide fame, The Dark Hedges still retains an eerie, otherworldly charm, as if shrouded in a perpetual twilight. The way the trees arch over the road, their twisted branches intertwining, creates a dreamlike tunnel that feels like a gateway between worlds. The absence of modern infrastructure allows The Dark Hedges to feel timeless—ideal for any production looking to transport audiences to a world untouched by time.