Bywater

The village of Bywater is located In the Westfarthing of the Shire. As its name suggests, it lies along the banks of the Bywater Pool, a widening of the river Water. This river runs from the North Moors, through nearby Hobbiton to the northwest, and on through Bywater to eventually join the Brandywine to the east.  A tranquil village, Bywater is perhaps best known for The Green Dragon Inn, a friendly place renowned for great drink, local gossip, and lively conversations with folks from around the Shire.  Bywater's post office is one of the busiest in the region, Hobbits being quite fond of sending presents to one another for birthdays, holidays, or just about any other time that seems fit for gift-giving or celebration – which is most days on the calendar.    

Bywater is mentioned in the pages of both The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Working from these brief descriptions, the Turbine development team set out to bring life to this lesser-known region of the Shire by creating dwellings and social areas in a style similar to that found in Hobbiton and other nearby areas, while adding elements unique to a region so close to the water's edge.  The land of Bywater has been designed with a great deal of greenery, including gardens, trees,  finely tended lawns, and other areas of natural beauty and color.  Surely this will be a pleasant place to explore and spend time with friends, before heading off into the dangers that await in regions just beyond the boundaries of the Shire.

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