Walkthe Tol
Author of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, J.R.R Tolkien, regularly stayed with his wife and children at the guest house of Stonyhurst College in the Ribble Valley. He was renowned for his love of the countryside around the college taking inspiration from the wooded landscapes and beautiful scenery.
JRR Tolkien
A great number of names found in The Lord of the Rings are familiar to those of the area surrounding Stonyhurst including Shire Lane (in Hurst Green) and River Shirebourn (similar to the family who built Stonyhurst). There are many who suggest that the ferry at Hacking Hall inspired the Buckleberry ferry in the book, and the view from the new lodge may have inspired the view from Tom Bombadil’s house. Although it is well known that he spent a lot of time writing at Stonyhurst, whatever inspiration he drew from the area is left to conjecture. However, a 5 mile trail has been mapped out, starting from the war memorial at the centre of Hurst Green, allowing you to take in similar views to those Tolkien saw and create your own opinions.
Hacking Hall
Stonyhurst college
To find a printable version of the walk with a map visit:
www.visitlancashire.com/dbimgs/Tolkien_Trail.pdf
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Hacking Hall Ferry
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