Sitting near the Sunset Sea coast in the north-western Reach, Old Oak guards the country between the sea and the inland roads. Ironborn raids on this shore have been a recurring problem for centuries.
House Oakheart holds it, an old family claiming descent from Garth Greenhand, with three oak leaves for its sigil. Ser Arys Oakheart of this house serves in the Kingsguard, a customary path for its sons.
Distances from Old Oak
| To | as the raven flies | by road (approx.) | on horseback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winterfell | 1,310 mi · 2,110 km | ≈ 1,640 mi | ≈ 55 days |
| King's Landing | 790 mi · 1,270 km | ≈ 990 mi | ≈ 33 days |
| Casterly Rock | 270 mi · 430 km | ≈ 330 mi | ≈ 11 days |
| Highgarden | 290 mi · 460 km | ≈ 360 mi | ≈ 12 days |
| The Eyrie | 1,070 mi · 1,720 km | ≈ 1,340 mi | ≈ 45 days |
| Riverrun | 520 mi · 840 km | ≈ 650 mi | ≈ 22 days |
| Storm's End | 910 mi · 1,470 km | ≈ 1,140 mi | ≈ 38 days |
| Sunspear | 1,320 mi · 2,120 km | ≈ 1,650 mi | ≈ 55 days |
| Pyke | 660 mi · 1,070 km | ≈ 830 mi | ≈ 28 days |
| Castle Black | 1,630 mi · 2,630 km | ≈ 2,040 mi | ≈ 68 days |
| Oldtown | 550 mi · 880 km | ≈ 680 mi | ≈ 23 days |
Travel times assume about 30 miles a day on horseback with rests, 18 miles a day on foot and 110 miles a day under sail with fair winds. Armies, wagons and winter storms move far more slowly. Distances →