The Encyclopedia of Arda - an interactive guide to the world of J.R.R. Tolkien
ALPHABETICAL RACES PLACES MISCELLANEOUS REFERENCE INTERACTIVE SHARE
Latest Chronicle Calendar Old and rare words Lexicon of names Links Random

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 25 March 2013
  • Updates planned: 1

Windle-reach

A lower part of the river Withywindle

Map of the Windle-reach
Map of the Windle-reach (partially conjectural)

A stretch of the Withywindle that ran from the Withy-weir down to the landing at Grindwall. It was used by Tom Bombadil on at least one occasion, and was doubtless also traversed by the Hobbits who lived in this region. The Windle of the name is a contraction of the Withywindle, and literally means 'winding', while a reach is a relatively straight and calm part of a river, so the name in full means 'straight course on the winding river'.


See also...

Withy-weir

For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page.

Website services kindly sponsored by Axiom Software Ltd.

Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2012-2013. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ.