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The Wildling Pit
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About this place
The exact clearing and mossy bank used for the opening scene of Season 1, Episode 1 where the Night's Watch discover Wildling bodies.
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Updated 2026-11-14
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Getting There & Parking
The Wildling Pit is located in County Down, roughly 54 km (50 min drive) from Belfast and 126 km (1h 50m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 399 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include White Fort (0.2 km away).
Belfast54 km
~50 min driveDublin126 km
~1h 50m drive
Nearest car park
399 m from landmark
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