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The Dreadfort

Grim Bolton stronghold on the Weeping Water, famous for thick walls and a dark reputation.

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Set on the Weeping Water in the eastern North, the Dreadfort is a squat, heavily fortified castle of thick walls and broad towers. It stands far enough from Winterfell that Bolton lords have often gone their own way.

House Bolton has held it since the Age of Heroes, when its lords were kings who warred against the Starks for centuries before bending the knee. The family's old practice of flaying enemies, long forbidden, still colours how other northern houses regard the place.

Distances from The Dreadfort

Toas the raven fliesby road (approx.)on horseback
Winterfell 260 mi · 420 km ≈ 330 mi ≈ 11 days
King's Landing 1,170 mi · 1,890 km ≈ 1,470 mi ≈ 49 days
Casterly Rock 1,280 mi · 2,050 km ≈ 1,590 mi ≈ 53 days
Highgarden 1,460 mi · 2,350 km ≈ 1,820 mi ≈ 61 days
The Eyrie 730 mi · 1,170 km ≈ 910 mi ≈ 30 days
Riverrun 970 mi · 1,550 km ≈ 1,210 mi ≈ 40 days
Storm's End 1,420 mi · 2,280 km ≈ 1,770 mi ≈ 59 days
Sunspear 1,910 mi · 3,070 km ≈ 2,380 mi ≈ 79 days
Pyke 940 mi · 1,520 km ≈ 1,180 mi ≈ 39 days
Castle Black 430 mi · 700 km ≈ 540 mi ≈ 18 days
Oldtown 1,940 mi · 3,120 km ≈ 2,420 mi ≈ 81 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 →