Westfarthing

The Westfarthing was the western and most populated region of the Shire, this was the site of the towns Michel Delving, Tuckborough (part of Tookland), and Hobbiton.
* Michel Delving was the chief town of the Shire, located in the White Downs. Its name means simply "large excavation".
The Mayor of Michel Delving was the only elected official of The Shire, elected on a seven year term.
* Hobbiton was the village where Bag End was located, on the lane of Bagshot Row. This is the home of Bilbo Baggins, Frodo Baggins and Sam Gamgee and the site of the beginning and conclusion of the novels The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
* Bywater was a village a short walk east of Hobbiton. It was best known as the home of two inns, The Green Dragon Inn and the Ivy Bush.
Other smaller settlements in the Westfarthing included Little Delving, Overhill and Needlehole.