点评:The Dark Hedges is every bit as enchanting and eerie as the photos suggest. Driving up to it, the ordinary countryside suddenly gives way to this otherworldly avenue gnarled beech trees stretching and twisting overhead, their limbs forming a tunnel that feels more like something from a fairytale than real life. There’s a haunting beauty to it, especially if you manage to arrive when the crowds are thinner.
The trees themselves, planted in the 18th century by the Stuart family to impress visitors approaching their estate, have taken on a life of their own. Their massive trunks and twisting branches look sculpted by time and weather. You can see why it’s become a cinematic favorite and one of the most photographed natural sights in Northern Ireland.
When we visited, the morning light was cutting through the branches, casting long, dramatic shadows across the lane. The air was damp and still, carrying the earthy scent of moss and fallen leaves. A few birds called out in the distance, adding to the almost mythic atmosphere.
That said, the experience can be affected by large crowds or tour buses, which can make it feel less like a quiet moment in nature and more like a photo op assembly line. There’s also limited parking, and some wear and tear on the area due to its popularity so tread lightly and respectfully.
Still, it’s worth the stop, especially for photographers, fans of Game of Thrones, or anyone who appreciates nature’s wilder, more whimsical side.
翻译:黑暗树篱 (Dark Hedges) 的景色如照片所示,既迷人又诡异。驱车前往,寻常的乡村景色顿时被这条宛如世外桃源的大道所取代。盘根错节的山毛榉树在头顶盘旋伸展,枝干蜿蜒形成一条隧道,仿佛置身于童话世界而非现实生活中。它拥有一种令人难以忘怀的美,尤其是在人潮稀疏之时。
这些树木由斯图亚特家族于18世纪种植,旨在给前来参观庄园的游客留下深刻印象。如今,它们已焕发出新的生命力。它们粗壮的树干和蜿蜒的枝条仿佛经受了时间和风雨的雕琢。由此可见,它为何成为电影的热门拍摄地,以及北爱尔兰被拍摄最多的自然景观之一。
我们到达时,晨曦透过枝叶,在小路上投下长长的、戏剧性的阴影。空气潮湿而宁静,弥漫着苔藓和落叶的泥土气息。远处传来几声鸟鸣,更增添了这近乎神话般的氛围。
不过,由于人潮拥挤或旅游巴士拥挤,这段体验可能会受到影响,让人感觉不像是在大自然中享受片刻宁静,而更像是一条拍照流水线。此外,停车位有限,而且由于人气旺盛,这片区域也有一些磨损,所以请谨慎行走,保持尊重。
不过,这里仍然值得一游,尤其是对于摄影师、《权力的游戏》粉丝,或者任何欣赏大自然狂野、奇幻一面的人来说。