The Ride of the Rohirrim
The Ride of the Rohirrim follows 12 mapped waypoints, from Dunharrow (Harrowdale) to Minas Tirith.
Travellers across this route: Théoden, Éomer, Éowyn (as Dernhelm), Merry and 6,000 Riders.
Follow this journey on the map
Waypoints in order
9–10 Mar T.A. 3019
Dunharrow (Harrowdale)
The Muster of Rohan; Hirgon brings the Red Arrow; the host rides at dawn on 10 Mar
Place reference: Dunharrow (location context, not verification of this date).
10 Mar T.A. 3019
Edoras
Théoden takes leave of Meduseld on the Dawnless Day
Place reference: Edoras (location context, not verification of this date).
10 Mar T.A. 3019
The Folde
The host rides east along the Great West Road
Approximate map position.
11 Mar T.A. 3019
Eastfold
Riders from Eastfold join the muster
Approximate map position.
11 Mar T.A. 3019
Halifirien / Firien Wood
Crossing the Mering Stream into Anórien
Approximate map position.
12 Mar T.A. 3019
Min-Rimmon
Théoden camps under Min-Rimmon
Place reference: Min-Rimmon (location context, not verification of this date).
13 Mar T.A. 3019
Drúadan Forest
Ghân-buri-Ghân offers to guide the host past the enemy in Anórien
Approximate map position.
14 Mar T.A. 3019
Stonewain Valley
The Wild Men lead the Rohirrim through the hidden valley
Approximate map position.
Place reference: Stonewain Valley (location context, not verification of this date).
14 Mar T.A. 3019
Grey Wood under Amon Dîn
The host halts in the Grey Wood; Widfara smells a change in the wind
Approximate map position.
Place reference: Grey Wood (location context, not verification of this date).
15 Mar T.A. 3019
Rammas Echor (north wall)
The Riders pass the broken outer wall before dawn
Approximate map position.
Place reference: Rammas Echor (location context, not verification of this date).
15 Mar T.A. 3019
Pelennor Fields
The horns of Rohan at cockcrow; Théoden's charge; Éowyn and Merry slay the Witch-king
Place reference: Pelennor Fields (location context, not verification of this date).
15 Mar T.A. 3019
Minas Tirith
Théoden's body is borne to the City; Éomer becomes King
Place reference: Minas Tirith (location context, not verification of this date).
Sources and further reading
- The Return of the King, The Muster of Rohan, The Ride of the Rohirrim; Appendix B
Narrative reading references and chronology