Lord of the Rings Map - The journey of Frodo from Hobbiton to Mount Doom

[@cyberlivion8363]

Doing this yourself when you read the book is one of the most interesting thing about the book. It just adds to the immersive journey even more. Thats why I appreciate how often the latitudes are mentioned and what their current locations are named

[@imthedrivingcrooner]

did you print a map or something? going through my first read and I feel like I need this map to picture it all better.

[@cyberlivion8363]

@@imthedrivingcrooner Wow is the Swedish version that special? The last page of the Swedish adaptation includes the map of the whole Middle-Earth. The last book also includes a more zoomed in version of Gondor with more detailed locations. It was fantastic and felt very natural to look at that map every time locations where mentioned. At the end I had basically remembered the whole map in my head and didn’t need to look. I can’t wait to read them over and over through my life

[@imthedrivingcrooner]

@@cyberlivion8363 now that you mention it I think my book does have a map BUT I have a digital copy. So it's a little annoying having to go back and fourth with it. Might just print one out then.

[@cyberlivion8363]

@@imthedrivingcrooner It would be pretty cool to have a physical map

[@coldramentpm1013]

fr

[@po9318]

The last part of the journey in Mordor is WRONG-Frodo and Sam proceeded straight north from Cirith Ungol inside the trough formed by the Ephel Duath on the west and the Morgai on the east, following the upstream course of a small waterway that flowed at the bottom of this trough all the way to it's source, at which point they caught the road heading down from Durthang towards the Isenmouthe, along which they were overtaken by a regiment of orcs and mistaken for orcs themselves, breaking away from this regiment just outside the Isenmouthe, and the proceeding east for several miles, paralleling the road leading towards the Dark Tower, finally travelling on this road for a distance until they were directly north of Mt. Doom, at which point they undertook the crossing of Gorgoroth towards the mountain, climbing the mountain face for a short distance before catching Sauron's Road and following that right up to the doorway of the Sammath Naur. And with a little help from Gollum, the Ring was destroyed.

[@Bud_Ward]

I literally just finished the book and was like, nah that mordor path is wrong, and lo, here i find your wonderful comment thank you!

[@po9318]

@@Bud_Ward I know the text of the I've read and re-read it many times since high school and I:m 54 now..

[@willyb92]

Bro this part of the book I’m constantly trying to imagine in my head what the path is like and am always confused if the River bed is on the west side of Morgai or eastern side of ephel dual. It’s frustrating bc it makes me feel like an idiot that I spend so much time re reading it to make sure I can visualize what Tolkien is saying..

[@Moobeus]

@@willyb92don’t feel like an idiot bro, Tolkien, while a great writer, was still mortal. His writings are not always entirely clear.

[@joniswe]

Also, there was a stop at Cair Andros before Minas Tirith in the end.

[@itskarl7575]

Frodo actually starts his journey by going _west_ out of Hobbiton, before turning south, then south-east, before heading due east. The book doesn't explain why: Frodo's excuse for leaving was that he was going to Buckland, which is in any case to the east of Hobbiton. It is also strange that Frodo should choose this round-about route, since Pippin - who was not privy to Frodo's plans - went with him. And since Pippin thought they were headed for Buckland *(or so he had Frodo believe),* it is odd that Pippin never questioned the route - or that Frodo never wondered why Pippin didn't question it.

[@neilmackenzie4920]

Thanks for that, I hadn't actually thought about that!

[@laMoria]

Here are the following missing points : ● Frodo gets in the woods over the Great East Road (bedore Rivendell) ●Frodo gets to the Redhorn gate before turning back and going to Moria ● There are some confusion in Lorien as Frodo gets in the capital which is not far in the Forest from the harbours. ●Frodo gets is forced to get in a Mordor troup whilst he is clad in Orcish armours, and he gets practically to Udun which is south if the Black gate. Then he goes south-south-eastward to Mount Doom. ● Then he is bought to the Cormallen fields (on the Anduin shore in Ithilien) ●Then he gets to Minas Tirith

[@neilmackenzie4920]

Thanks a lot for the detailed comments. I will hopefully get them incorporated before too long!

[@00Kuja00]

I agree, but this might be the movie version?

[@TheAmethyz]

Looks more to be movie path. in books Frodo , Sam and Pippin actually goes first some west then south alot then east over the hills and fdorests before they are near Woodhall where they meet the elves.

[@LazyHowis]

Could you do one for Aragorn/Legolas/Gimli please?

[@neilmackenzie4920]

I had originally planned to do one which branched out to show all the different paths of the fellowship but I ran out of time so just posted the one I had completed. If I can find time then I'll go back and complete it! Cheers

[@jonnybolton4659]

@@neilmackenzie4920 I'd love to see this!

[@matejdalibor6927]

@@neilmackenzie4920 Please do the rest! It so nicely done.

[@ichbinensnober3975]

Still waiting xD

[@TheBooklyBreakdown]

@@ichbinensnober3975 do it! Do it!

[@Zoro__13]

Skyrim music in the background❤️

[@edwaltthespisactor]

istening to this I was expecting faramir to say 'I used to be an adventurer like you. Then I took an arrow in the knee...'

[@avozdageracaode816]

Pretty sweet with that elder scroll's tune. Good work.

[@neilmackenzie4920]

Thanks, appreciate it!

[@norukiller3263]

MY MAN! im really happy to see that someone took the time and effort to put this together

[@neilmackenzie4920]

Thanks Noru, glad to hear you appreciate it! Now I just have to find the time and effort to make an improved version with the journey's of all the members of the fellowship.....

[@fantasywind3923]

Yeah, heh now we need the path of Bilbo and Thorin's company on the quest of Erebor and also paths of other members of Fellowship :). Or even a vague outline of the path of the Grey Company (including sons of Elrond :)), it's a shame that we know so little about journeys of Gandalf and Aragorn...hmm what about journey of Gollum after events of The Hobbit? We learn that he left the mountains and explored quite a bit we know locations and general directions he went until he found his way to Mordor and from there back (then brief interlude of being captured by Aragorn and also we know roughly the brief description of the path Aragorn made with his prisoner, and from there also we know in general way that Gollum found his way into Moria when Fellowship was passing through :), now that would be nice interactive visual for the journeys hehe, what do you think?

[@intosilence1773]

Don't let this distract you from the fact that Gandalf tried to lead them over Carathras..

[@captainnolan5062]

On 11 January - 12, T.A. 3019, the Fellowship of the Ring attempted to cross the Misty Mountains by the Redhorn Gate.[5] They came into a fierce blizzard and could not go any further because of the deep snow. Thus were they defeated by the ill will of the mountain and were forced to cross under the Misty Mountains through the Mines of Moria.[1]

[@untillthat]

Would be cool to know exactly at which points each movie takes place on the route.

[@lucarod8877]

The Fellowship Of The Ring: From Hobitton to Emyn Muil (where the Fellowship splits) The Two Towers: Aragorn (from Emyn Muil to Helm's Deep), Merry and Pippin (from Emyn Muil to Isengard), Frodo and Sam (From Emyn Muil to Osgiliath). Although, in the book, Frodo and Sam never deviated to Osgiliath, as you can see in the video. The Return of the King: Aragorn (From Edoras to the Black Gates and then to Minas Tirith at the end). Frodo and Sam (reach Minas Morgul and keep going until complete their journey to Mount Doom). All of this according to the movies. I hope I have helped you!

[@Falahardo]

After leaving Rivendell they were south and tried to pass over the Redhorn Pass not the High Pass Frodo's path was more complex than shown. but it is a good general path

[@neilmackenzie4920]

Very well spotted, I will correct this when I find time. I'm planning to add the journey routes for each of the members of the fellowship so will capture it then. Thanks for the heads up!

[@Falahardo]

well if you can find them check: Journeys of Frodo: An Atlas of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings by Barbara strachey The Atlas of Middle Earth by KKaren Wynn Fonstad

[@neilmackenzie4920]

Thanks for the recommendation, both books look great! I'll see if I can get either of them for a good price. Cheers

[@intosilence1773]

Don't let this distract you from the fact that Gandalf tried to lead over Carathras..

[@Macafer122]

Nice skyrim music

[@neilmackenzie4920]

Thanks! I thought it worked quite well. Lord of the Rings and Skyrim.....these are a few of my favourite things :)

[@alexanderbenkendorf688]

Haha the flying lane was a nice touch. Great work! Deserves 500k views at least.

[@neilmackenzie4920]

Cheers Alexander!

[@kayush7]

This is the video I was looking for so long... ❤

[@neilmackenzie4920]

Very glad to hear it 😁

[@mailsonsilvadesena5977]

Arthedain, Cardolan and Rhudaur. Well... I need this map.

[@neilmackenzie4920]

It truly is a fantastic map. I've provided a link to where I found it in the video description. It displays different levels of detail depending on how zoomed into the map you are.

[@frogoat]

Great work! Any interest in doing more like this?

[@neilmackenzie4920]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it! I've been really wanting to make an extended version with all the journeys of the members of the fellowship but just been too busy with work recently. The start of this year is not looking so hectic though so hopefully I can find the time soon!

[@aimeedesjardins175]

very beautifully done, impressive - Thank You!

[@LauraLasan69]

Wait minas tirith was that close to mordor the whole time?

[@pnkcnlng228]

Yes, Minas morgul was it's sister city that fell under the power of the ringwraiths. I think it was called Minas Ithilien but I'm not sure

[@Fecinho13]

@@pnkcnlng228 Almost, Minas Ithil - Tower of the Moon. Before it fell, Minas Tirith was called Minas Anor - the Tower of the Sun, only after they renamed it to Minas Tirith - Tower of Guard.

[@pnkcnlng228]

@@Fecinho13 You are right

[@johnnyjohnny2650]

In the movie you can clearly see how close it is.

[@robertoneill1979]

This is really well done! Another wee pointer, if you get around to tinkering again; I believe the hobbits cut North through the Chetwood then turned East, passed through the Midgewater Marshes then approached Weathertop from the Northwestish. Then after encountering the Ringwraiths they crossed the Road then paralled it to the South. Just a wobble 😀

[@neilmackenzie4920]

Thanks for the heads up, got plenty to fix when I get round to it! I should have put together while I was reading the books again instead of a good few months later! Much appreciated!

[@po9318]

That's what I thought as well.

[@robm1283]

What about when Frodo and Sam go to Isenmouth. The path was great until you reached Mordor. You even followed the book and didn’t send them to Osgiliath like the films. Going to that trouble and missing the last leg.

[@neilmackenzie4920]

Yeah my intent was to stick to the books but I drew out the path from memory when I really should have been a bit more thorough. Thanks for pointing this out though. I do still intend to go through and correct it (and maybe add the rest of the paths from the fellowship) but just never seem to be able to find the time!

[@martintunnicliffe8934]

Yep I was sure they went a more northerly route between cirith ungol and mount doom

[@TheShapingSickness]

Thanks for doing this, I can replay all the moments on each stop.

[@maggiesatterfield2402]

Length of journey? over how many weeks and days?

[@brandonknight4601]

Didn’t they travel north through the valley separating Ephel Duath and Morgai before heading east to the Plateau of Gorgoroth?

[@neilmackenzie4920]

Well spotted! I based my path on my memory of the book (which I had just finished shortly before) but I really should have done a bit more research in order to ensure I got the path spot on. I do still intend to go through and correct it (and maybe add the rest of the paths from the fellowship) but just never find the time!

[@brandonknight4601]

Neil Mackenzie no problem! Haha I just read through them, so it’s a little fresh on my mind.

[@alejandromatos8570]

It’s funny how it doesn’t look like it’s far but they traveled nearly 20 years or something I forgot but it was long long time not like the movies where it looks like it was only months or few years

[@lordomacron3719]

Very nice some inaccuracies. Would have nice to see the journey back as well ending at the Grey Havens.

[@ben07643]

how many miles did he travel?

[@HNCS2006]

Nice touch with the smoke of mt doom

[@neilmackenzie4920]

Thanks! Was pretty happy with it at the time :)

[@DasTubemeister]

There is a book , The Atlas of Middle Earth , which shows the routes of all the main characters..

[@stevedenis8292]

What would be nice is a time and distance overlay .

[@aesir1ases64]

Brilliant, specially the end

[@neilmackenzie4920]

Many thanks for your kind words :)

[@ridingwithsoumo2710]

After eagles flew Sam and Frodo to minas thirit they them went to shire in a bar to have wine and get drunk

[@neilmackenzie4920]

Haha yeah I did think about putting in the "scouring of the Shire" at the end but I decided it would all get a bit messy if I did.

[@boualemdzn6213]

tnx to whoever participate in this video

[@AshishDha]

Thanks!

[@SwitcherooU]

I guess in my mind’s eye, I always assumed the journey was to the northwest.

[@bidenadministrationischina5091]

That's awesome 👌

[@viktordomak6281]

I found several problems with the route you drew.

[@neilmackenzie4920]

Thanks Viktor, I still need to remake it with a good few modifications.

[@Iancu9797]

Great one! Please do more

[@dharkomens]

Didn't frodo and sam got taken to rivendell (to heal) after being rescued from mordor by the eagles and gandalf?

[@Kendall5199]

Hard to read some of the print, but quick and to the point.

[@longshot478]

Heres something you missed-Frodo also went to Osgiliath

[@neilmackenzie4920]

Thanks for your comment. I was actually following the path Frodo took in the books rather than the films. These are largely the same but Frodo and Sam going to Osgiliath and Frodo offering the Nazgul the ring didn't happen in the books so I didn't include it here. Cheers

[@longshot478]

@@neilmackenzie4920 ah ok. I havent read the whole book. Im still in The Fellowship Of The Ring

[@neilmackenzie4920]

@@longshot478 Good on you! It's some undertaking but well worth it!

[@timhutzler9441]

The route is inaccurate. Some parts clearly conflict with the book. Feel free to contact me for details. Happy to help.

[@thinkfirstt]

This is a reply to your comment about the video of LOTR books and map. I would so love a video of a person saying the name of the spot, and going through the map where events happened. Do you know of anything?

[@themammoth67]

First, caradhras. Second, osgiliath. Third, in mordor they went along the mountains all the way till isenmouth disguised as orcs

[@vanceorr8774]

Blood and Steel, best Skyrim track IMO

[@jacobester3846]

Did Frodo not also go to Osgiliath?

[@neilmackenzie4920]

He did in the movies but not in the books. I tried to follow the books on this one although I've gone slightly off in places...

[@jacobester3846]

@@neilmackenzie4920 Thanks, good to know. Nice video btw!

[@neilmackenzie4920]

@@jacobester3846 Cheers Jaco!

[@sergiojavierzambranorubio9349]

Guid wars 2 music?

[@neilmackenzie4920]

Nope, the music is from Skyrim. I thought it fitted quite well.

[@MatthieuArmengau]

Is this according to the movies or the books ?

[@neilmackenzie4920]

Well they predominantly follow the same route but when there is a difference (i.e. the barrow wights at the barrow downs) I've gone with the book. By the way, I should note that there's a couple of places where I've still to correct issues that people have highlighted to me (where they cross the mountains and Frodos route once inside Mordor). Cheers

[@lotroadventure]

YEAH

[@DanielLopez-zt4ig]

What do the dots mean? I mean the circles.

[@neilmackenzie4920]

They're meant to signify a significant event that happens in the book. I could arguably have added a lot more but I tried to rationalise it.

[@DanielLopez-zt4ig]

@@neilmackenzie4920 I thought those spaces between dots were 24-hour gaps.

[@neilmackenzie4920]

@@DanielLopez-zt4ig I'm afraid the journey took a bit longer than that :)

[@oharryc]

dat skyrim music tho

[@neilmackenzie4920]

Correct! The route is supposed to be based on the books so the movie music is not really relevant. I just like Skyrim and think the music was suitably epic :)

[@TitanATX]

Faramir took Frodo and Sam to Osgiliath when he captured them.

[@neilmackenzie4920]

Thanks Jonathan. Unfortunately I'm only showing the journey of Frodo in this one but I'm still trying to find time to add routes for all the members of the fellowship. Cheers

[@laMoria]

That's only a part of the Films, in the books, they are just leaved in the woods, and never go to Osgilath at all.

[@patrickwentz8413]

well that cuts a long story short.....

[@JakeLondonRivers]

Affirmation that elder scrolls steals so much of its lore and world from lord of the rings. Even the music fits 😂

[@Bauglir100]

The Elder Scrolls started out as a Bethesda employee's D&D campaign, and D&D is of course very derivative of The Lord of the Rings.

[@fxmorin439]

Skyrim music in a lotr video...

[@ghostdream4274]

Ah Skyrim..

[@John-iq2zt]

This isn’t the same map Gandalf gave me.

[@firefox7801]

Incomplete and slightly innacurate, they tried the redhorn pass, much further south.

[@neilmackenzie4920]

Thanks for the heads up. I'd originally done this from memory just after reading the book again but am in the process of updating it and fixing a couple wee things here and there. Will make sure this is captured too. Thanks

[@gabrielveneri3741]

Tesv battle music

[@AndrewKrys]

На своих маленьких мохнатых ногах...

[@reterbid6215]

neat

[@luciagilgsthmrvls]

🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@gortnz]

Too many inaccuracies...

[@JumpStyle212]

Plz find time to do the others

[@neilmackenzie4920]

I'll do my best! Sorry for the delay

[@JungleOldSkooler]

Why did the camera spin for god's sake? Also, view of the whole map would be more interesting, to see the relative image...

[@OutcastSpartan]

I admire the attempt, but this is wrong almost entirely after arriving in Rivendell for the movies, and completely wrong for the books.

[@philswaim392]

The rotating was unnecessary and just makes me dizzy

[@gregorblackburn6938]

Frodo’s and Sam’s route shown from Cirith Ungol to Mt. Doom is completely wrong! Nice Try. Go back to square one.