Tolkien
How Great Malvern shaped Narnia, Middle Earth and Nimrod
Discover the dramatic range of hills that inspired CS Lewis, JRR Tolkien and Edward Elgar to create some of the greatest works in the English canon
Find the inspiration for The Lord of the Rings and the The Hobbit in the British countryside
JRR Tolkien took much of his inspiration for his mythical tales from real locations in Britain. Mathew Lyons embarks on an adventure to find Middle Earth
Celebrating The Hobbit at 80: Lonely Mountains to visit
The Hobbit was published on 21st September 1937, on its 80th anniversary of J. R. R. Tolkien's famous fiction, we look at alternative 'Lonely Mountains' to inspire budding Tolkien’s. Plus our pick of the best mountain walks.