Drive 60 km from Belfast through County Down to visit Inch Abbey, Rowallane Garden, the Quoile River, and Castle Ward (Winterfell). This self-guided tour uses an offline app with audio narration and short walks at each stop — ideal for fans and photographers.
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You pull out of Belfast and the city’s edges give way to rolling fields and stone walls; the road narrows and, in a blink, the landscape feels like it belongs to another realm. The Trippy Tour Guide app guides you turn-by-turn, its voice popping up at cairns and ruined abbeys, nudging you to stop and listen.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6–7 hours
Fitness Level
Light fitness required; able to manage several short, mostly flat walks totaling ~90 minutes.
Wildlife
History
Sites range from Inch Abbey’s 12th-century monastic ruins to Castle Ward’s 18th-century estate; modern fame comes from Game of Thrones filming which brought renewed public interest.
Conservation
Many locations are protected or managed by the National Trust and local councils—stay on paths, respect livestock fencing, and avoid disturbing shorelines and nesting birds.
Reserve your spot on the Game Of Thrones Locations Self Drive Tour with an App today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download the app before you go
Ensure the tour app and offline maps are fully downloaded to avoid relying on mobile data in rural areas.
Wear waterproof layers
Northern Ireland weather changes quickly; a lightweight waterproof jacket keeps you comfortable during short walks between sites.
Reserve Castle Ward entry time
Castle Ward can have timed entry or peak crowds—check opening hours and book admission if required to guarantee courtyard access.
Bring cash and card
Most larger sites accept cards, but small village cafés or parking meters may be cash-preferred—carry both to be safe.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive shoes for mixed surfaces at abbeys, gardens, and riverbanks.
Waterproof jacket
Keeps you dry in sudden rain and blocks chilly winds near Strangford Lough.
spring
Sun protection (hat & sunscreen)
Useful on clear days when open fields and stone reflect sunlight.
summer
Warm mid-layer
A fleece or insulated layer for colder mornings and breezy coastal stops.
winter