Game of Thrones Tollymore Forest Trek: 3 filming locations
Walk the three scenes that opened Game of Thrones, cloak and all
This 90-minute walking tour visits three iconic Game of Thrones filming locations in Tollymore forest, Northern Ireland: the wildling pit from the series premiere, Tyrion's campfire on the road north, and the bridge where the Starks find a dead direwolf. You join the morning coach group at 10am, cover 2 miles of sometimes uneven terrain with a steep forest descent and climb, and receive a Stark wool cloak as part of the tour. A live English-speaking guide leads the trek; the terrain and steep sections mean moderate fitness is needed, and the tour is not suitable for anyone with limited mobility, spinal injuries, or poor cardiovascular health.
1h 30m
Step-by-step itinerary
Tollymore Forest Game of Thrones Trek
- Join morning 10am coach tour
- Receive Stark wool cloak
- Walk to wildling pit location
- Visit campfire site of Tyrion and Jon
- See bridge with dead direwolf and pups
- Return to coach after 2-mile walk
The Experience
The tour starts at 10am when you meet the coach group at the car park—look for the vehicle with EAMONN ROONEY in large letters on the side. Your guide will hand you a Stark wool cloak before you set off, a keepsake that stays with you through the walk. From there you head into Tollymore forest to the three locations: first the wildling pit where the Night's Watch discovers dismembered bodies in the series premiere, then the campfire where Tyrion and Jon Snow talk on their journey north to the Wall, and finally the bridge where the Starks encounter the dead direwolf and her pups.
The walking distance is 2 miles total, but the terrain is uneven throughout, with a steep descent into the forest from the car park and a final climb back out. The route is not recommended for travelers with limited mobility, spinal injuries, or cardiovascular concerns; you'll need at least moderate fitness to manage the elevation changes. Wear outdoor footwear and dress for Northern Irish weather—rain ponchos are provided if conditions turn wet.
The whole trek takes 90 minutes, which means you can fit it into a morning or early afternoon without losing the rest of your day. The guide is there to answer questions about the scenes and the locations themselves, so ask before you start if there's something specific you want to know about the filming or the show.
What’s included
- Live guide in English.
- Stark wool cloak.
- rain ponchos.
Operated by Game of Thrones Tours
Is this one for you?At 90 minutes, this trek fits into a morning without consuming your whole day, but the steep forest descent and uneven terrain mean you need moderate fitness and proper outdoor footwear—it's built for walkers comfortable with elevation changes, not a casual stroll.
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Top questions
What are the three Game of Thrones scenes this tour visits?
The tour stops at the wildling pit from the series premiere where the Night's Watch finds dismembered bodies; the campfire where Tyrion and Jon Snow talk on their way north to the Wall; and the bridge where the Starks discover a dead direwolf and her pups.
How difficult is the walking and what's the terrain like?
The trek covers 2 miles with uneven ground throughout, including a steep descent into Tollymore forest from the car park and a final steep climb back out. Moderate fitness is required, and the tour is not recommended for anyone with limited mobility, spinal injuries, or poor cardiovascular health.
What time does the tour start and how long does it take?
The tour departs at 10am and lasts 90 minutes. You meet the coach group at the car park and can identify it by the name EAMONN ROONEY displayed on the side.
What's included in the tour price?
The tour includes a live English-speaking guide, a Stark wool cloak you keep, and rain ponchos if needed. Wear outdoor footwear and dress for Northern Irish weather.
Game of Thrones Tollymore Forest Trek: 3 filming locations
1h 30m · EN
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