There and Back Again: Be a Hobbit Challenge!

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  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,436 Member
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    Heading back...

    2.60 miles today...

    223.09 miles to Bag End...Road runs southwest. Weathertop ahead.
  • cappri
    cappri Posts: 1,089 Member
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    Journey Began 12/15/12


    355 miles-Pass out-thrust ‘toe’ of a hill.
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,436 Member
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    Heading back ...

    12.42 miles yesterday and today...

    210.67 miles to Bag End...Continue southwest on road, it rises out of the ‘Lone-lands’. Road worsens. Come to the first foothill below Weathertop. Camp at its foot.
  • cappri
    cappri Posts: 1,089 Member
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    Journey Began 12/15/12


    357 miles-Camp near valley from the north.
  • cappri
    cappri Posts: 1,089 Member
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    Journey Began 12/15/12


    362 miles-Road now runs due east. With few provisions, they hurry along.
  • woolygrandma123
    woolygrandma123 Posts: 21 Member
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    this is fab,,thank you.
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,436 Member
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    Heading back...

    8.43 miles today...

    202 miles to Bag End...Road reaches northwestern foot of Weathertop.
  • savithny
    savithny Posts: 1,200 Member
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    Just spotted this and think it's awesome that you're all doing this! I haven't read The Hobbit since middle school, but this makes me want to pick it up again, just so I can understand the challenge and destinations. Does anyone know if there are maps like this for any other pieces of literature?

    Keep up the walking!

    The same author did an "Atlas of Pern," but as most of those adventures involve flying and/or teleportation, there aren't as many distances and pathways in that book.
  • moreORless50
    moreORless50 Posts: 261 Member
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    Ahead, Trollshaws shows clearly.We camp.for the night then head of again 316 miles done
  • cappri
    cappri Posts: 1,089 Member
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    Journey Began 12/15/12


    366 miles-Can see ruins on hilltop to the north.
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,436 Member
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    Heading back...

    6.72 miles today...

    195.28 miles to Bag End...Weathertop fills all the view behind us.
  • bregalad5
    bregalad5 Posts: 3,965 Member
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    Journey started March 4.

    As of March 19: Have traveled 14 miles. Continuing along the Great East Road at a leisurely pace enjoying the lovely scenery, having no idea what's to come.
  • cappri
    cappri Posts: 1,089 Member
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    Journey Began 12/15/12


    369 miles-Pass a valley from the north.
  • ndearing0501
    ndearing0501 Posts: 145 Member
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    I absolutely love this. What a sweet story and great motivation. I love it!! I am going to do this too, it sounds fun! Thank you so much for sharing, and I'm sorry for your loss. Know that your grandpa with be with you every step of the way and so very proud! Keep it up!
  • cappri
    cappri Posts: 1,089 Member
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    Journey Began 12/15/12


    375 miles-Continue northeast. Road still hugs feet of the Trollshaws.
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,436 Member
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    Heading back...

    13.52 miles for yesterday and today...

    181.76 miles to Bag End...Land now slopes slowly downhill away from Weathertop. Continue northeast on the Road at a comfortable pace.
  • cappri
    cappri Posts: 1,089 Member
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    Journey Began 12/15/12


    378 miles-Cross a small stream. Road bends more northeast. The steep ravine of the Bruinen also runs east-northeast not far to the south.
  • micheleld73
    micheleld73 Posts: 914 Member
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    163.15 --> Just south of Midgewater Marshes.
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,436 Member
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    Heading back...

    5.14 miles for yesterday and today...not feeling well, moving slowly.

    176.62 miles to Bag End...Open, rough lands on both sides of the road. Weather pleasant.
  • cappri
    cappri Posts: 1,089 Member
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    Journey Began 12/15/12


    387 miles-Road runs gently downhill. Much grass on sides. Hills still on the north.

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