Lord Of The Rings fans can finally explore all of Middle-Earth in this free open-world

To follow in the footsteps of Frodo as he walks from Bag-End to Mordor, would be a dream come true - minus the Nazghuls and Orcs, of course.

As a huge Lord of the Rings fan, I’ve wanted nothing more than to walk the runnels and desire paths of Middle-Earth.

Minecraft will be heading to big screens next year and opinions are still mixed on the trailers.

It seems that dream can come true, if you don’t mind seeing everything made out of right angles.

A huge Minecraft project has been underway since 2010 to build all of Middle-Earth in the popular survival game.

Creators from across the world have been working away for years to recreate Tolkien’s world out of blocks using WorldPainter and WorldMachine.

According the project’s website, their Middle-Earth measures at 29,000 by 30,000 blocks, which is the equivalent of 870 square kilometres, and it's free to explore.

I like the handy size comparison from the team that this is equal to Dallas, Texas.

The project is still actively hiring Minecraft experts, where you’ll be supervised by a building foreman and can practice your builds before committing to each action.

As the team says, you’ll be able to “delve into the depths of Moria, traverse the tower of Isengard, and check out the citadel of Minas Tirith”.

It’s everything a fan of the films, books, and cartoons has ever wanted.

As a veteran of Minecraft, I was floored when I saw the pictures taken inside this version of Middle-Earth.

I’m always taken aback by the creativity of Minecraft builders, and they’ve excelled here in recreating such iconic landscapes, monuments, and buildings.

The shots of Isengard are astonishing, and I’ve already decided to dedicate some time to going through the website and perhaps venturing into the world myself.

While Minecraft might not be everyone’s cup of tea, there’s no denying the brilliant work here and the impressive scale of such a project.