Ploegsteert British Memorial and Commonwealth Berks Cemetery Extension
A circular walking route starting from the car park in front of the British Memorial at Ploegsteert (Commonwealth Berks Cemetery Extension), via the Gheer woods and various British military cemeteries: Prowse Point Military Cemetery and the Underhill Farm CWGC Cemetery
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 6.29 mi -
Average duration: 3h 00 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 138 ft -
Descent: - 148 ft -
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Highest point: 184 ft -
Lowest point: 52 ft
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Country:
Belgium
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City:
Comines-Warneton -
Start/End: N 50.737107° / E 2.882193° -
IGN map(s): Ref. 2404E -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 82 ft - British Memorial at Ploegsteert
- 1 : mi 2.21 - alt. 85 ft - Cemetery
- 2 : mi 2.62 - alt. 121 ft - N365
- 3 : mi 5.71 - alt. 56 ft - Rue de la Munque
- S/E : mi 6.29 - alt. 82 ft - British Memorial at Ploegsteert
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