Grassington: the area that inspired Tolkien and Horwood

Grassington, Yorkshire Dales Grassington can be found in the Yorkshire Dales National Parks. It is a remote part of Northern England , thousands of sheep break the silence amongst a latticework of drystone walls separating lush, green valleys. Grassington has proven inspirational to many authors, not least among them JRR Tolkien and William Horwood. The Yorkshire travel guide mentions that a few elves, dwarfs and the odd hobbit would not look at all out of place here. JRR Tolkien encapsulates the English countryside beautifully in The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings, describing to the reader the beauty that many us have forgotten exists in our own country. William Horwood’s books features moles and their travels through England and Wales. In the second book, Duncton Quest, the lead character Tryfan states that Grassington is his favourite place in moledom, the only place he has ever been happy.

If you fancy visiting the area that inspired Tolkien and Horwood, follow this link below and discover the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales.

Striding out among the sheep in the tranquil Yorkshire Dales : Travel General

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Posted: May 17th, 2008
Author: Lee
Categories: JRR Tolkien, William Horwood

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