Lone Fells

Called the Middle Vales (S."Enedhlad") by Men. As that part of the eastern slopes farthest from the mountain passes, the Lone Fells were probably the truest homelad of the race of Hobbits. The Harfoots of the area most often used the name "Glennen " to describe their country ; they were considered backward by those of their kindred dwelling closer to civilization. Unfortunately the change in weather triggered by the coming of the Shadow struck the Lone Fells first. Not having any prosperous lowland valleys into which to move, the Harfoots of the Lone Fells passed over the mountains early. Their smials, many of them dug out of Second Age Dwarven mines, were taken over by wandering Goblins and Trolls.