A Pilgrimage through Middle-earth

[James the Just]

After many years effort a map is now available for those who wish to make a pilgrimage through Middle-earth. The European Union Long Distance Paths, and some others, such as the London Outer Orbital Path, can be taken from a starting point near Oxford (Hobbiton) and past all the places the our heroes went during their adventures. Many of these trails are also horse (or pony) friendly.

https://imgur.com/KjXh3jX

It is based on this quote from Tolkien:

"If Hobbiton and Rivendell are taken (as intended) to be at about the latitude of Oxford, then Minas Tirith, 600 miles south, is at about the latitude of Florence. The Mouths of Anduin and the ancient city of Pelargir are at about the latitude of ancient Troy." (L294)

 

[Ithilethiel]

So cool. Thanks James the Just. I'm trying to plan a trip for next year to Warwick, UK my father's birthplace and will definitely add this to my list of things to do!

 

[James the Just]

I'm glad you like it. Here's some more detail.

Our adventure begins when Gandalf meets Bilbo on May 17, 4581 BC in the Julian Calendar. This is based upon a great deal of astronomical calculation and this quote from one of Tolkien's letters:

“I imagine the gap [since the fall of Barad-dûr, TA3019] to be about 6000 years: that is we are now at the end of the Fifth Age, if the Ages were of about the same length as 2nd Age and 3rd Age. But they have, I think, quickened; and I imagine we are actually at the end of the 6th Age, or in the 7th”

(The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien, letter #211, 14th October 1958, Michaelmas term)

Here are some of the points of interest along the way. The chapter they are matched with, the date in both Modern and Shire Reckoning, the European Long Distance Path that must be taken, and the place in Middle-earth and its analog in present day Europe is given; this is followed by a link to a Wikipedia image.

Many of these places are quite interesting. For instance, the Goblin-cave is by Hameln; where the Pied Piper led the children astray. The Goblin-gate is by Alfeld (Open Field); this is the hometown of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. There is a cave near Mount Gundabad, or Bungsberg, in the Grey Mountains that is home to 25,000 bats and Dol Guldur, or Mount Hesselberg, is considered to be haunted!

The Hobbit

Part I: Mr. Baggins

I. An Unexpected Party

April 20 (April 26 S.R.).

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Hobbiton/ Oxford.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pembroke_College,_Cambridge#/media/File:Pembroke_College_Cambridge.JPG

II. Roast Mutton

May 24 (May 30 S.R.).

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Bridge of Mitheithel (Hoarwell) (The Last Bridge)/ Deventer.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deven...de_Wilhelminabrug_foto14_2013-08-01_12.58.jpg

III. A Short Rest

June 24 (1 Lithe S.R.).

Imladris (Rivendell)/ Osnabrück.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osnabrück#/media/File:Osnabrück_Süden.JPG

IV. Over Hill and Under Hill

June 29 (July 2 S.R.).

Goblin-cave (Front porch)/ Schillat Cave, Hohe Egge, Wesergebirge.\

https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schillat-Höhle#/media/File:Schillathoehle.jpg

V. Riddles in the Dark

July 1 (July 5 S.R.).

Goblin-gate (Back door)/ Lippold Cave.

https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lippoldshöhle#/media/File:Wiki_lippoldshoehle1.jpg

VI. Out of the Frying-Pan into the Fire

July 1 (July 5 S.R.).

Eagle Eyrie/ Mount Brocken.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brocken#/media/File:Brocken_Granit.JPG

VII. Queer Lodgings

July 2 (July 6 S.R.).

Old Ford/ Oker Valley near Romkerhall.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romkerhall#/media/File:OkerVerlobungsinsel.JPG

VIII. Flies and Spiders

July 7 (July 11 S.R.).

Rhosgobel, Old Forest Road/ Radegast.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radegast#/media/File:Radegast-Anhalt.Friedenseiche.jpg

IX. Barrels Out of Bond

September 15 (September 21 S.R.).

Elvenking's Hall/ Gorzów.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorzów_Wielkopolski#/media/File:Staw_w_Gorzowie.JPG

Part II: Return to Bag-End

X. A Warm Welcome

September 15 (September 21 S.R.).

Forest River/ Noteć River.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noteć#/media/File:Santok_village2.jpg

XI. On the Doorstep

September 16 (September 22 S.R.).

Long Lake/ Orstrowieckie Lake, Drawa National Park.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drawa...ki_Park_Narodowy_-_jezioro_Ostrowieckie_1.jpg

XII. Inside Information

October 14 (October 20 S.R.).

Drawno.

Esgaroth (Lake-town)/ Czarnków.

https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Czarnków#/media/File:przystań_Jachtowa_MARINA.JPG

XIII. Not at Home

October 15 (October 21 S.R.).

Celduin (Running River)/ Gwda River.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwda#/media/File:Gwda2.jpg

XIV. Fire and Water

October 15 (October 21 S.R.).

Dale/ Piła.

https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piła_(miasto)#/media/FileL_Piła_Bulwar.JPG

XV. The Gathering of the Clouds

October 16 (October 22 S.R.).

Erebor (The Lonely Mountain)/ Czarodziejska Górka, Wałcz.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wałcz#/media/File:Walcz_bunkier.jpg

XVI. A Thief in the Night

November 10 (November 17 S.R.).

Iron Hills/ Mount Wiezyca, Baltic Uplands.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wieżyca_(mountain)#/media/File:Wiezyca_Jezioro_Ostrzyckie.jpg

XVII. The Clouds Burst

November 11 (November 18 S.R.).

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Mount Gundabad, Ered Mithrin (Grey Mountains)/ Mount Bungsberg.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bungsberg#/media/File:Bungsberg_16.jpg

XVIII. The Return Journey

December 25 (2 Yule S.R.).

Beorn/ Elm Hills.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elm_(hills)#/media/File:Elm.jpg

XIX. The Last Stage

April 25 (May 1 S.R.).

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Dol Guldur (Hill of Sorcery)/ Hesselberg.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hesselberg#/media/File:Hesselberg_Früh.jpg

 

[Ithilethiel]

Thank you again! Sounds like an amazing pilgrimage. I hope I'm able to do it. The trip I'm planning is a sort of Gap Year celebration before I begin my career/grad school.

 

[James the Just]

Thank you again! Sounds like an amazing pilgrimage. I hope I'm able to do it. The trip I'm planning is a sort of Gap Year celebration before I begin my career/grad school.

If you do you'll be the very first!

 

[Ithilethiel]

I love being first! Lol

 

[James the Just]

The Fellowship of the Ring

Book I: The Ring Sets Out

1. A Long-Expected Party

September 16 (September 22 S.R.).

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Hobbiton/ Oxford.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merto...dia/File:UK-2014-Oxford-Merton_College_05.JPG

2. The Shadow of the Past

September 16 (September 22 S.R.).

Bywater/ Round Hill, Wittenham Clumps, Dorchester.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wittenham_Clumps#/media/File:Round_Hill,_Wittenham_Clumps.JPG

3. Three is Company

September 17 (September 23 S.R.).
September 18 (September 24 S.R.).
London Outer Orbital Path

Woodhall/ Uxbridge.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uxbridge#/media/File:Uxbridge_Common_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1756609.jpg

4. A Short Cut to Mushrooms

September 19 (September 25 S.R.).

Stock/ Elstree.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elstree#/media/File:Tykes_Water_bridge_-_geograph.org.uk_-_432495.jpg

5. A Conspiracy Unmasked

September 19 (September 25 S.R.).

Crickhollow/ Cockfosters.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cockfosters#/media/File:Trent_Country_Park_gate.JPG

6. The Old Forest

September 20 (September 26 S.R.).

Withywindle Valley, The Old Forest/ Wanstead Flats, Epping Forest.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanst...anstead_Flats_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1447423.jpg

7. In the House of Tom Bombadil

September 21 (September 27 S.R.).

Bombadil/ Epping, Epping Forest.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eppin...pping_Forest_Centenary_Walk_2_-_Sept_2008.jpg

8. Fog on the Barrow-Downs

September 22 (September 28 S.R.).

Tyrn Gorthad or Barrow-Downs/ Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sutton_Hoo#/media/File:Sutton_Hoo_burial_ground_4.jpg

9. At the Sign of the Prancing Pony

September 23 (September 29 S.R.).

Great East Road/ Harwich.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harwich#/media/File:Harwich_England.jpg

10. Strider

September 24 (September 30 S.R.).

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Bree/ Hoek van Holland.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hook_of_Holland#/media/File:Hoek_van_holland_stena_line.jpg

11. A Knife in the Dark

September 30 (October 6 S.R.).

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Amon Sul (Weathertop)/ Signaal Imbosch.

https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signaal_Imbosch#/media/File:Teerose_II.jpg

12. Flight to the Ford

October 7 (October 13 S.R.).

Ford of Bruinen (Loudwater)/ Rheine.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rheine#/media/File:Rheine-Emswehr.jpg

Book II: The Ring Goes South

1. Many Meetings

October 18 (October 24 S.R.).

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Imladris (Rivendell)/ Osnabrück.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botan...-_Botanischer_Garten_-_Schwäbische_Alb_01.jpg

2. The Council of Elrond

October 19 (October 25 S.R.).

Imladris (Rivendell)/ Kalkriese Hill, Teutoburg Forest.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalkriese#/media/File:Kalkriese_Turmblick.JPG

3. The Ring Goes South

January 5 (January 11 S.R.).

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Barazinbar or Caradhras (Mount Redhorn)/ Kalte Herberge (Cold Hostel).

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipe...g_schonach_belchen_kalte_herberge_thurner.JPG

4. A Journey in the Dark

January 7 (January 13 S.R.).

Seven Swabians of Moselle near Trier.

Khazad-dûm or the Mines of Moria (The Black Chasm), East Gate/ Steinkaulenberg Gemstone Mine, Idar-Oberstein.

https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edels...le:Steinkaúlenberg_Idar-Oberstein_Stollen.jpg

5. The Bridge of Khazad-dum

January 9 (January 15 S.R.).

Durin's Tower on Zirakzigil or Celebdil (Silvertine)/ Donnersberg.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donnersberg#/media/File:Donnersberg_von_Steinbach.jpg

6. Lothlorien

January 11 (January 17 S.R.).

Cerin Amroth (Mound of Amroth)/ Melibokus.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melibokus#/media/File:Melibokus_1.JPG

7. The Mirror of Galadriel

February 8 (February 15 S.R.).

A. Caras Galadon (Tree-city of the Galadhrim)/ Pforzheim an der Enz.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pforzheim#/media/File:Panorama_Nagold,_Stadtkirche_und_Enz_(1).jpg

8. Farewell to Lorien

February 9 (February 16 S.R.).

Celebrant (Silver Lode)/ Enz.

https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enz#/...SG-Nr_2-096_Enztal_Niefern-Mühlackerl_022.jpg

9. The Great River

February 18 (February 25 S.R.).

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Anduin (The Long River)/ Adige River.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adige#/media/File:AdigeinVallagarina.jpg

10. The Breaking of the Fellowship

February 19 (February 26 S.R.).

Nen Hithoel (Misty Lake)/ Lake Garda.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Garda#/media/File:Benacus_creino.jpg

The Two Towers

Book III: The Treason of Isengard

1. The Departure of Boromir

February 19 (February 26 S.R.).

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The Falls of Rauros/ Varone Falls.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cascate_del_Varone#/media/File:GrottaCascataVarone.jpg

2. The Riders of Rohan

February 20 (February 27 S.R.).

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Emnet/ Como.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Como#...pe_and_lakefront_from_Monumento_ai_Caduti.jpg

3. The Uruk-Hai

February 21 (February 28 S.R.).

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Wold/ Konstanz.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konstanz#/media/File:Rheintorturm_in_Konstanz.jpg

4. Treebeard

February 22 (February 29 S.R.).

Treebeard's Hill/ Mount Feldberg.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feldberg_(Black_Forest)#/media/File:Feldberg_fg1.jpg

5. The White Rider

February 23 (February 30 S.R.).

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A. Derndingle (The Hidden Hollow)/ Delémont.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delémont#/media/File:Birse_sorne.jpg

6. The King of the Golden Hall

February 25 (March 2 S.R.).

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Edoras (The Courts)/ Chamonix Valley.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamonix#/media/File:Chamonix_valley_from_la_Flégère,2010_07.JPG

7. Helm's Deep

February 26 (March 3 S.R.).

Helm's Deep/ Fort de Dailly, Fortress de Saint-Maurice.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_de_Dailly#/media/File:Chablais_valaisan_valley.jpg

8. The Road to Isengard

February 27 (March 4 S.R.).

Aglarond (Glittering Caves)/ Grotte aux Fées.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grotte_aux_Fées_(Switzerland)#/media/File:Grotte_aux_Fées.jpg

9. Flotsam and Jetsam

February 28 (March 5 S.R.).

Isengard (Iron Fortress)/ Besançon.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Besançon#/media/File:Besancon_boucle_Doubs.jpg

10. The Voice of Saruman

February 28 (March 5 S.R.).

Orthanc (Forked Height)/ Citadel of Besançon.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citadel_of_Besançon#/media/File:Citadelle_Besançon.jpg

11. The Palantir

February 28 (March 5 S.R.).

Dol Baran (Golden-brown Hill)/ Fort de Joux.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_de_Joux#/media/File:Fort_de_Joux_02.jpg

Book IV: The Ring Goes East

1. The Taming of Smeagol

February 22 (February 29 S.R.).

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Emyn Muil (Veiled Hills)/ Col Nudo.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Col_Nudo#/media/File:Col_Nudo.jpg

2. The Passage of the Marshes

February 24 (March 1 S.R.).

The Dead Marshes/ Gemona del Friuli.

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/...Tagliamento_Gemona_del_Friuli_01112007_02.jpg

3. The Black Gate is Closed

February 28 (March 5 S.R.).

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Morannon (The Black Gate) at Cirith Gorgor (Cleft of Terror)/ Koper.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Praetorian_Palace#/media/File:Capodistria,_palazzo_pretorio,_01.jpg

4. Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit

March 1 (March 6 S.R.).

Nindalf (Wetwang)/ Venetian Lagoon.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venetian_Lagoon#/media/File:TorcelloLagune.jpg

5. The Window on the West

March 2 (March 7 S.R.).

Cair Andros (Ship of the Long Foam)/ Ravenna.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravenna#/media/File:Mausoleum_of_Theoderic.JPG

6. The Forbidden Pool

March 3 (March 8 S.R.).

The Forbidden Pool/ Cervia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cervia#/media/File:DLO_goes_to_adriatic.jpg

7. Journey to the Cross-Roads

March 4 (March 9 S.R.).

Osgiliath (Fortress of the Stars)/ Rimini.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rimini#/media/File:Tiberius-Brücke.JPG

8. The Stairs of Cirith Ungol

March 5 (March 10 S.R.).

Minas Morgul (Tower of Sorcery)/ Fortress of Guaita, San Marino.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guaita#/media/File:Sanmarino5.jpg

9. Shelob's Lair

March 7 (March 12 S.R.).

Torech Ungol (Shelob's Lair)/ Cava dei Balestrieri, Mount Titano, San Marino.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b3/Cava_dei_Balestrieri_din_San_Marino1.jpg

10. The Choices of Master Samwise

March 8 (March 13 S.R.).

Cirith Ungol (Spider's Cleft)/ Fortress of Cesta (de la Fratta), San Marino.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_La_Fratta#/media/File:San_Marino_La_Cesta_o_Fratta.jpg

The Return of the King

Book V: The War of the Ring

1. Minas Tirith

March 1 (March 6 S.R.).

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Minas Tirith (Tower of the Sun)/ Bagno di Romagna.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bagno_di_Romagna#/media/File:Bagno_di_Romagna-Medicis.jpg

2. The Passing of the Grey Company

March 3 (March 8 S.R.).

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Dwimoberg (The Haunted Mountain)/ Gran Paradiso.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gran_Paradiso#/media/File:Gran_Paradiso.jpg

3. The Muster of Rohan

March 5 (March 10 S.R.).

Starkhorn/ Grande Casse.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grande_Casse#/media/File:La_grande_casse_massif_vanoise.JPG

4. The Siege of Gondor

March 7 (March 12 S.R.).

Dol Amroth (Hill of Amroth)/ Nice.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nice#/media/File:Colline_du_chateau_waterfall.jpg

5. The Ride of the Rohirrim

March 8 (March 13 S.R.).

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Stonewain Valley/ Passo della Futa (Futa Pass).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futa_Pass#/media/File:Flaminia_militare.JPG

6. The Battle of the Pelennor Fields

March 9 (March 14 S.R.).

Pelennor Fields (Fenced Land)/ Casentino National Park.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casentino#/media/File:Casentino-Nationalpark.jpg

7. The Pyre of Denethor

March 10 (March 15 S.R.).

Mount Mindolluin (Towering Blue-head)/ Mount Falterona.

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/...ona#/media/File:Monte-Falterona-treeline1.jpg

8. The Houses of Healing

March 11 (March 16 S.R.).

Lossarnach/ Assisi.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assisi#/media/File:Assisi-skyline.jpg

9. The Last Debate

March 11 (March 16 S.R.).

Anduin (The Long River)/ River Po.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Po_(river)#/media/File:Ippovie_Delta_Po.JPG

10. The Black Gate Opens

March 19 (March 24 S.R.).

Morannon (The Black Gate)/ Koper.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Praetorian_Palace#/media/File:Slovenia_1013_(16915328410).jpg

Book VI: The End of the Third Age

1. The Tower of Cirith Ungol

March 10 (March 15 S.R.).

Cirith Ungol (Spider's Cleft)/ Fortress of Montale, San Marino.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montale_(San_Marino)#/media/File:Montale.JPG

2. The Land of Shadow

March 14 (March 19 S.R.).

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Plateau of Gorgorath (Plateau of Terror)/ Ćićarija, Istria.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ćićarija#/media/File:Cicarija_Istria.JPG

3. Mount Doom

March 20 (March 25 S.R.).

Orodruin (Mountain of Blazing Fire)/ Lake Vrana, Cres Island.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cres#/media/File:Vransko_jez._na_otoku_Cresu.jpg

4. The Field of Cormallen

March 20 (March 25 S.R.).

Barad-dur (The Dark Tower)/ Nehaj Fortess, Senj.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nehaj_Fortress#/media/File:Nehaj_Senj_Croatia_01.jpg

5. The Steward and the King

June 25 (Mid-year's Day S.R.).

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Emyn Arnen (Hill by the River)/ Monte Fumaiolo.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Fumaiolo#/media/File:Source_of_Tiber_2.JPG

6. Many Partings

August 31 (September 6 S.R.).

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Dunland/ Le Champ du Feu (Field of Fire).

https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champ_du_Feu#/media/File:Champ_du_feu.jpg

7. Homeward Bound

October 24 (October 30 S.R.).

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Bree/ Monster.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monster,_South_Holland#/media/File:Monster_molen.jpg

8. The Scouring of the Shire

October 27 (November 3 S.R.).

Bywater/ Castle Hill, Wittenham Clumps, Dorchester.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Poem_Tree#/media/File:The_Poem_Tree,_Wittenham_Clumps.JPG

9. The Grey Havens

September 23, 1963 (September 29, 19 S.R.).

The Grey Havens/ Valley of Rocks, Exmoor.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valle...e:Valley_of_the_Rocks_from_Hollerday_Hill.jpg

 

[Desert Loon]

Well, it looks like I might have a new structure to organize my Grand Tour if I ever get the chance.

 

[James the Just]

Well, it looks like I might have a new structure to organize my Grand Tour if I ever get the chance.

What were you planning for your Grand Tour?
There are options here, such as riding on horseback or only going part of the way. The Silmarillion is also available for those who wish to explore Aman (North America) and Beleriand (mostly Ireland).

 

[Desert Loon]

Oh, I've had vague wishes to travel around Europe, particularly central, and see the castles in places like the Rhineland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. I should look into the Aman map.

 

[James the Just]

I'm writing up the Aman map as we speak. Here's an interesting clue: Tower of Avallónë (Nearest to Valinor)/ Cabot Tower, Saint John's, Avalon Peninsula.

Look at the second map down's inset.

https://www.tolkienforums.com/secondagemaps.htm

 

[James the Just]

Quenta Silmarillion

The History of the Silmarils

1. Of the Beginning of Days

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Arda/ Ered Luin (Blue Mountains)/ Ward Hill, Orkney Islands.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ward_Hill,_Hoy#/media/File:Orkney_Ward_Hill.jpg

2. Of Aule and Yavanna

Middle-earth/ Ered Engrin (Iron Mountains)/ Ronas Hill, Shetland Islands.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronas_Hill#/media/File:Ronashillcairn.jpg

3. Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor

Utumno (Hell)/ Slættaratindur, Faroe Islands.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slættaratindur#/media/File:Slættaratindur,_Faroe_Islands.JPG

4. Of Thingol and Melion

Helcaraxë (The Grinding Ice)/ Gígjökull, Eyjafjallajökull, Iceland.

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Eyjafjallajökull#/media/File:Eyjafjallajökull.jpeg

5. Of Eldamar and the Princes of the Eldalie

Tower of Avallónë (Nearest to Valinor)/ Cabot Tower, Saint John's, Avalon Peninsula.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signa...._John's,_Newfoundland,_South_facing_side.jpg

6. Of Feanor and the Unchaining of Melkor

Formenos (Northern Fortress)/Fort Péninsule, Forillon National Park.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foril...nsula,_Forillon_National_Park,_Quebec_(4).JPG

7. Of the Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor
Alqualondë (Haven of the Swans)/ Mount Jacques-Cartier, Gaspésie National Park.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaspésie_National_Park#/media/File:Mont_Jacques-Cartier.JPG

8. Of the Darkening of Valinor

Taniquetil (High White Peak) or Oiolossë (Ever-snow-white)/ Mount Washington, White Mountains, New Hampshire, United States.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount...ia/File:Mt._Washington_from_Bretton_Woods.JPG

Hyarmentir (South Watch)/ Mount Mitchell, Black Mountains.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Mitchell#/media/File:Mount-mitchell-south-nc1.jpg

9. Of the Flight of the Noldor

Tirion (Great Watch-tower) of Túna (Green Hill)/ Mount Mansfield, Green Mountains.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Mansfield#/media/File:Mount_mansfield_20040926.jpg

10. Of the Sindar

Valmar (City of the Guarded Realm), Valinor (The Guarded Realm)/ Mount Sugarloaf.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugar...loaf_Mt_seen_from_AT_above_Crocker_Cirque.jpg

11. Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor

Calacirya (Cleft of Light)/ Vinland/ Straumfjord/ Minas Basin, Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straumfjörð#/media/File:BayofFundy.JPG

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straumfjörð#/media/File:Viking_landing.jpg

12. Of Men

Enchanted Isles/ Grand Manan Island.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Manan#/media/File:MananKatahdin6.04_092.2.jpg

13. Of the Return of the Noldor

E2

Lake Helevorn (Lake of Black Glass)/ Lough Neagh, Northern Ireland.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lough_Neagh#/media/File:Lough_Neagh_-_geograph.org.uk_-_126920.jpg

14. Of Beleriand and Its Realms

Mount Rerir (?)/ Mount Slemish, Northern Ireland.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slemish#/media/File:Slemish_(6)_-_geograph.org.uk_-_624718.jpg

15. Of the Noldor in Beleriand

Maedhros/ Tievebulliagh.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tievebulliagh#/media/File:Tievebulliagh(AnneBurgess)May2007.jpg

Maglor's Gap/ Lough Foyle, Northern Ireland.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lough...gh_Foyle_View_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1298267.jpg

March of Maedhros/ Mount Earagail, Seven Sisters, Ireland.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Errigal#/media/File:Earagail.jpg

Himring (Ever-cold)/ Arranmore Island, Ireland.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arran...re,_looking_NW_-_geograph.org.uk_-_243259.jpg
16. Of Maeglin

Nan Elmoth (Valley of the Dusk Star)/ Mount Nephin, Ireland.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nephin#/media/File:Lough_conn.jpg

Himlad (Cool Plain)/ Croaghaun, Ireland.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croaghaun#/media/File:Croaghaun_cliff.jpg

17. Of the Coming of Men into the West

Estolad (The Encampment)/ Mount Mweelrea, Ireland.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mweel..._depuis_Rosroe_-_Killary_harbour-Mweelrea.JPG

Region/ Diamond Hill, Connemara National Park.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conne...ile:Diamond_Hill,_Connemara_National_Park.jpg
18. Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin

Mount Andram (The Long Wall)/ Mount Brandon, Ireland.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Brandon#/media/File:Mount_Brandon.jpg

Mount Ramdal (Wall's End)/ Mount Carrantuohill, Ireland.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrauntoohil#/media/File:Carrauntoohil_2016.JPG

19. Of Beren and Luthien

Mount Amon Ereb (The Lonely Hill)/ Mount Galtymore, Ireland.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galtymore#/media/File:Galtymore_summit_trig_point.jpg

20. Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad
River Gelion/ River Barrow at Muine Bheag (Bagenalstown).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Barrow#/media/File:BarrowBagnel.jpg

Sarn Arthrad (Ford of Stones)/ Brownshill Dolmen.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brownshill_Dolmen#/media/File:IMG_BrownshillDolmen.jpg

Tol Galen (The Green Isle)/ Scilly Island.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isles_of_Scilly#/media/File:St_Martins_Daymark.jpg

21. Of Turin Turambar

Tumunzahar or Nogrod (Hollowbold or Hollow Dwelling)/ Mount Lugnaquilla.
Firebeards.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lugnaquilla#/media/File:Wicklow_Way_Lugnaquilla.jpg

22. Of the Ruin of Doriath

Mount Dolmed (Wet Head)/ Mount Kippure, Ireland.
Gabilgathol or Belegost (Mickleburg or Great Fortress)/ Mount Kippure, Ireland.
Broadbeams.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kippure#/media/File:KippurePoor5179w.jpg

23. Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin

Belegaer (The Great Sea)/ Kingston-upon-Hull, Atlantic Ocean.
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/.../File:Ireland-AtlanticOceanwithAranIsland.jpg

24. Of the Voyage of Earendil and the War of Wrath

Thangorodrim (Mountains of Tyranny)/ Islet of Rockall.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockall#/media/File:LE_Roisin_at_Rockall.jpg

 

[Gilgaearel]

So Minas Tirith is in Tuscany? ha ha ha haaaaaaaaaaa ha ha haaaaaaa

 

[James the Just]

From one of Tolkien's letters:

If Hobbiton and Rivendell are taken (as intended) to be at about the latitude of Oxford, then MInas Tirith, 600 miles south, is at about the latitude of Florence.

 

[Rebecca Fike]

I think this is the correct way of getting it, well I also have a plan to have a visit over there.

 

[James the Just]

This is how I arrived at the locations.

https://jamesmartinstrom.imgur.com/all/