Middle-earth Atlas

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.

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Waypoints in order

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 10 Mar T.A. 3019

    The Folde

    The host rides east along the Great West Road

    Approximate map position.

  4. 11 Mar T.A. 3019

    Eastfold

    Riders from Eastfold join the muster

    Approximate map position.

  5. 11 Mar T.A. 3019

    Halifirien / Firien Wood

    Crossing the Mering Stream into Anórien

    Approximate map position.

  6. 12 Mar T.A. 3019

    Min-Rimmon

    Théoden camps under Min-Rimmon

    Place reference: Min-Rimmon (location context, not verification of this date).

  7. 13 Mar T.A. 3019

    Drúadan Forest

    Ghân-buri-Ghân offers to guide the host past the enemy in Anórien

    Approximate map position.

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

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