The HOBBIT: Bilbo walks to the Lonely Mountain (and back again)

“There and Back Again: a Hobbit's Holiday" ~by Bilbo Baggins AKA "The Hobbit" ~by J.R.R. Tolkien (book chapters below) (select "view transcript" to follow along if you want to skip the walking parts!) Join Bilbo Baggins in walking* every step of his travels from the Shire to the Lonely Mountain in The Lord of the Rings Online. Narrated by Andy Serkis, with Benedict Cumberbatch as the voice of Smaug. Play the game (for FREE!) at www.lotro.com Listen to THE HOBBIT audiobook: audible.co.uk/pd/The-Hobbit-Audiobook/0008433844 Credit to the creatives and artistes at Standing Stone Games whose enduring vision has brought to life one of the most expansive and immersive recreations of Middle-earth ever made. Their dedication and artistry have woven a tapestry of beautifully resonant landscapes steeped in lore and wonder: a phenomenal achievement, echoing the spirit of Tolkien's world. And the score! Oh, the music is so enchanting. Chance Thomas et al deserve knighthoods. If you like all 11 hours of this video, take a look at the Frodo one on my channel - it's a couple of hours shorter. If you like watching my walking tours of Middle-earth as much as I like making them, why not throw me a few bucks at patreon.com/cw/EmulatedVintageGaming or disable your ad-blocker and watch a few ads (they only run for the first 3 hours!) *or riding, trotting, cantering, galloping, running, swimming, flying(ish), climbing, creeping #thehobbit #tolkien #bilbobaggins #bilbo #anunexpectedjourney #thereandbackagain #thelonelymountain #desolationofsmaug #gandalf #thorin #smaug #bard #thorinoakenshield #onedoesnotsimplywalkintomordor #lotr #lotro #lordoftherings #casualstrolltomordor #bagend #shire #elrond #hobbits #gandalf #hobbiton #middleearth #frodoandsam #bilbobaggins #journeytomordor #jrrtolkien #epicquest #mordor #incrediblejourney #asmr #andyserkis #benedictcumberbatch #frodobaggins #frodo #walkwithme 00:38 Chapter I - An Unexpected Party 02:41 Chapter II - Roast Mutton 1:32:17 Chapter III - A Short Rest 2:05:09 Chapter IV - Over Hill and Under Hill 2:54:00 Chapter V - Riddles in the Dark 2:56:54 (Gollum) 3:03:30 Chapter VI - Out of the Frying-Pan into the Fire 3:20:26 Chapter VII - Queer Lodgings 3:38:34 Chapter VIII - Flies and Spiders 4:14:03 Chapter IX - Barrels Out of Bond 4:55:57 Chapter X - A Warm Welcome 5:10:43 Chapter XI - On the Doorstep 5:38:45 Chapter XII - Inside Information 5:40:55 (Smaug) 5:43:48 Chapter XIII - Not at Home 6:00:29 Chapter XIV - Fire and Water 6:00:55 Chapter XVI - A Thief in the Night 6:04:21 Chapter XVII - The Clouds Burst 6:07:55 Chapter XVIII - The Return Journey 8:56:52 Chapter XIX - The Last Stage 10:57:08 Epilogue 10:58:05 Ending credits