Well, it depends on which map you are using. In Fonstad's Atlas of Middle Earth, the map on page 74 shows Chetwood completely surrounding Bree, Combe, Staddle, & Archet. The western side of the woods do extend to the north, which would give Elora's scenario credence.
On the other hand, the map of Bree on page 125 shows Chetwood lying east of Bree, Combe and Staddle, but surrounding Archet. This would lend credence to Nerindel's scenario.
Going Southwest, however, would lead Naiore directly into the Barrow Downs. If her intention is to skirt them, as Elora said, and enter the Shire by way of Buckland, then she would need to be traveling north out of Bree.
It looks to me like Elora had her map straight. It just depends on which map you are looking at. So...which map are we going to go with?
[ November 12, 2003: Message edited by: Ealasaide ]
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