They passed over the Bridge of Stonebrows that had been built in the days of the power of the North Kingdom, and they took all the land beyond to dwell in, between the river and the Far Downs.
- The Lord of the Rings, Prologue, 1- Concerning Hobbits, and other matters
The Far Downs is a hilly region between the Tower Hills and the White Downs. They mark the western border of the Westfarthing - the largest region of the Shire, with the village of Greenholm being the only major settlement in the region.
