Six Trees at Game of Thrones' Dark Hedges Site to be Cut Down for Safety

The decision follows a specialist survey identifying the trees as a potential risk to the public, with plans in place to protect the remaining trees.

Six trees at the Dark Hedges site in Northern Ireland, made famous by the TV series Game of Thrones, are being cut down due to safety concerns.
The trees, which are over 250 years old, have been deemed a potential risk to the public due to their poor condition.
The decision to fell the trees was made following a specialist survey commissioned by the Department for Infrastructure.
The Dark Hedges site has become a popular tourist attraction, with visitors often coming as part of a tour of Game of Thrones set locations.
Despite the removal of these trees, the department plans to continue working with stakeholders to protect the remaining trees.