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Larrybane Quarry

United Kingdom

9 story sections

The old chalk quarry was transformed into a tourney site for an episode in Season 2. It’s rocky landscape and coastal features made it a great location to recreate part of The Stormlands, where Renly set up his camp.

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Contents

9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Larrybane Quarry

    Welcome, esteemed travelers, to the breathtaking expanse of Larrybane Quarry, situated on the famously rugged and majestic coastline of Northern Ireland. I am delighted to be your academic guide today as we explore a landscape…

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  2. 2The Shared Base and Visitor Facilities

    Welcome to the bustling epicenter of our coastal exploration. As we stand here in the shared parking area, you might immediately notice the unique logistical choreography of this location. …

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  3. 3Descending into the Quarry Floor

    We have now left the paved predictability of the visitor center behind us, descending physically and historically into the vast, open expanse of the Larrybane Quarry floor. Listen closely to the sound of the loose gravel…

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  4. 4The Cinematic Arena of Westeros

    We have now arrived at the very heart of the quarry floor, a location that has achieved global fame not for its geological properties, but for its starring role in modern television mythology. If this wide, flat expanse of…

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  5. 5The Edge of the Antrim Coastline

    Carefully, let us approach the exposed perimeter of the quarry, where the land abruptly surrenders to the sea. We are now standing at the very edge of the Antrim coastline, looking down upon the turbulent, churning waters of the…

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  6. 6Viewing Sheep Island

    As we stand upon this precarious precipice, allowing our gaze to drift outward across the turbulent, white capped waters of the ocean, your eyes will inevitably be drawn to an isolated, rugged landmass rising stubbornly from the…

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  7. 7The Pathway Towards Carrick-a-Rede

    We now leave the immediate confines of the Larrybane Quarry, joining the well worn coastal pathway that snakes eastward along the dramatic cliffs. This section of our journey represents a physical and psychological transition. …

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  8. 8The Rope Bridge Approach

    We have reached the dramatic climax of our coastal walk. Before us lies the legendary Carrick a Rede rope bridge, a structure that effortlessly combines historical utility with modern psychological terror. …

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  9. 9Closing

    As our scholarly exploration of Larrybane Quarry and its dramatic surroundings concludes, let us take a moment to synthesize the myriad experiences we have encountered today. We began our journey in a bustling, modern parking…

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What is Larrybane Quarry?

Larrybane Quarry is a place in United Kingdom with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationUnited Kingdom
TypeHeritage
Story sections9
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates55.2411, -6.3512
Last updated

Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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