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Lochnagar Crater

La Boisselle, France

History

The crater of a British mine blown on the first morning of the Battle of the Somme, 1 July 1916, now about 100 m across. Privately kept as a memorial with free access; a wooden walkway circles the rim.

Nearest town
La Boisselle, France
Category
History & culture
GPS
50.0152, 2.6969

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Campsites nearby

  • Aire Camping-Car Park Bray-sur-SommeMotorhome stopover
    9 km from Lochnagar Crater · 10 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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  • Les CharmillesMotorhome stopover
    10 km from Lochnagar Crater · 27 pitches
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Le Pont Rouge et les VignesCampsite
    12 km from Lochnagar Crater
    TentsCaravansShowersToiletsWi-Fi
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  • Camping du Château et de l'OseraieCampsite
    13 km from Lochnagar Crater
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire Camping-car Park de BapaumeMotorhome stopover
    14 km from Lochnagar Crater · 10 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Municipal Les PoissonniersCampsite
    18 km from Lochnagar Crater · 99 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowers
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

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