Old Forest

A dark and dismal forest east of Buckland, feared by the Hobbits because of stories of goblins, wolves and evil wizards. Only adventuresome Brandybucks wandered there but some Hobbits who entered it never returned.

It is a remnant of the big forest that covered Middle-earth in ancient times, and it turned evil. Its trees hate strangers, tripping or altering paths to snare travelers. Worst of all is the Willow Man near the river Withewiddle.