Bucklebury Ferry

In the Eastfarthing of the Shire, adventurers will discover the River Baranduin, commonly referred to as the "Brandywine" by Hobbit-folk, flowing out from the Hills of Evendim far to the north.  One of the often-used crossings of this large and slow-moving river is The Bucklebury Ferry, located in the eastern lands of the Shire, connecting The Marish on the western banks to Buckland on the eastern side.  The Bucklebury Ferry is a simple arrangement of wooden landings (one on either side) and a small boat running between the two.  In these dark days, however, the boat has gone missing, perhaps pulled from the water to protect against intruders, or simply abandoned to drift down the Brandywine to places unknown.  Travelers in this land may need to find a more suitable place to ford the broad waters or consider heading to the Brandywine Bridge (also known as the Bridge of Stonebows), not far upriver to the north. 

Designing the Bucklebury Ferry and other familiar landmarks along Frodo's journey is one of the most exciting, and daunting, challenges for the Turbine design team.  Following the path of the hobbits out of the Shire, and indeed the entire route of the Fellowship of the Ring, will no doubt be a fan-favorite in LOTRO, so special care has been taken to ensure accuracy at every step along the way.  From the whitewashed stones lining the road leading to the Ferry, to the twinkling lights of Brandy Hall on the far banks, this crossing, from the initial conceptual drawings, through to its final modeling in 3D for the game, has been designed to be as true as possible to the location as described in the source material.  Players may want to follow the lead of Frodo and his companions and remember that this location provides an excellent opportunity to leave pursuing Black Riders behind. 

Bag End - Bamfurlong - Brandywine Bridge - Bucklebury Ferry - Bywater - Crickhollow - Great Smials - Michel Delving - The Party Tree - Sandyman's Mill