How to Find Old Noakes Trousers in Tales of the Shire
To find Old Noakes’ missing trousers in Tales of the Shire, you need to look on the stone wall right behind where you are standing. Here are the exact steps:
- Turn Around: From where you are speaking to Old Noakes in Old Ruby’s Pond, simply turn around 180 degrees.
- Face Your Home: You should be facing in the general direction of your hobbit-hole, with the pond directly behind you.
- Look to Your Left: You will see a low stone wall on your left-hand side.
- Find the Trousers: The trousers are hanging on the corner of this stone wall. They blend in very well with the stone, so you may need to look closely!
We wanted to give you the solution right away. For more context on this funny quest, read on in our full guide on Finding Old Noakes’ Trousers mini-quest.
How the Quest Begins
This short but memorable quest happens during the main story when the assessor from Hobbiton visits Bywater. One of the inspection tasks is to check the cleanliness of the local water. When you arrive at Old Ruby’s Pond, you’ll find Old Noakes having a soak, but he’s lost his trousers and refuses to get out until you find them for him, leaving you in a bit of a pickle with the assessor waiting!
Why The Trousers Are So Hard to Find
Many hobbits struggle with this task because the game restricts your movement, preventing you from wandering far from the pond. This makes you think the trousers must be hidden in a clever spot. However, the solution is much simpler: they are hiding in plain sight. The trousers’ brown color blends almost perfectly with the stone wall they are draped over, making them very easy to miss. Once you know where to look, you’ll spot them right away.
Finding Old Noakes’ Trousers in Tales of the Shire
If you’d like a quick visual guide showing the exact location of the trousers, check out our video explainer below!
We hope this guide helps you solve this tricky little problem in Tales of the Shire. For more news and guides, check out our Tales of the Shire Section or join our community Discord to chat with other friendly Hobbits.
