GlenBanna Posted 4 June , 2009 Share Posted 4 June , 2009 If you could pick only five sites to visit in the Somme area, which would you choose? There are so many interesting places it might help me prioritise my first visit next month. Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce Posted 4 June , 2009 Share Posted 4 June , 2009 OK....with little thought, but places I visit whenever I can:- Devonshire trench Cem Dartmoor Cem Sheffield Memorial park Bell's Redoubt Heilly Station Cem The above in no particular order Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlenBanna Posted 4 June , 2009 Author Share Posted 4 June , 2009 OK....with little thought, but places I visit whenever I can:- Devonshire trench Cem Dartmoor Cem Sheffield Memorial park Bell's Redoubt Heilly Station Cem The above in no particular order Bruce Thanks Bruce Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdajd Posted 4 June , 2009 Share Posted 4 June , 2009 I found the Mametz Wood - Bazentin Ridge - High Wood - Delville Wood area to be particularly poignant. I guess it depends on whether you want to focus on the 1st Day or the entire battle. Obviously Lochnanger, Thiepval and New Foundland Park are must sees. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Baker Posted 4 June , 2009 Share Posted 4 June , 2009 The New Zealand Memorial and the northern edge of High Wood, for the views across towards Bapaume and the Transloy Ridge. The ground that the Somme was all about after 15 September. The Leuze/Bouleaux Woods and Combles. Rather different Somme country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlenBanna Posted 4 June , 2009 Author Share Posted 4 June , 2009 I found the Mametz Wood - Bazentin Ridge - High Wood - Delville Wood area to be particularly poignant. I guess it depends on whether you want to focus on the 1st Day or the entire battle. Obviously Lochnanger, Thiepval and New Foundland Park are must sees. Jon Thanks Jon. My Grandfather fought at Beaumont Hamel with the 88th Brigade so that ones definitely on my list Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted 4 June , 2009 Share Posted 4 June , 2009 Here are mine in no particular order Devonshire Cem Thiepval Memorial Beaumont Hamel Sheffield Memorial Park Avril Williams Tea Rooms liam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianjohnson1@blueyonder Posted 4 June , 2009 Share Posted 4 June , 2009 Glen, 1, High Wood 2, Mametz memorial 3, Barnefay Wood 4, Thistle Dump 5, Le Tommy Bar Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce Posted 4 June , 2009 Share Posted 4 June , 2009 I didn't include include Avril's on my list, as that is where I always stay in order to visit those favourite sites! Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlenBanna Posted 4 June , 2009 Author Share Posted 4 June , 2009 I didn't include include Avril's on my list, as that is where I always stay in order to visit those favourite sites! Bruce Thanks Ian and Bruce and also for recommending refreshments as well Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehowarth Posted 4 June , 2009 Share Posted 4 June , 2009 My 5 are: Guillemont Road Cemetery - sheer beauty and tranquility Lochnagar Ulster Tower/Thiepval Wood Sheffield Memorial Park/Serre Y-ravine (Beaumont-Hamel) Cheers, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59165 Posted 4 June , 2009 Share Posted 4 June , 2009 Here's a few for dept.80,the Somme; Naours Belle,belle ville Red stone Chinese Long road to ruin There's my five. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterhogg Posted 5 June , 2009 Share Posted 5 June , 2009 1. Ancre Valley Cem. First one I ever visited, in 1982. 2. Dantzig Alley Cem. For the views of the woods 3. Delville Wood. Esp'y on a clear cold night in Nov. 4. Approaching High Wood on foot. 5. White city and the sunken lane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-ted Posted 5 June , 2009 Share Posted 5 June , 2009 Only 5, thats tough as there are so many. In no particular order. Ovillers Cemetery looking over to La boiselle The site of the former crucifix at Longueval opposite the Bristols Cross looking towards Montauban (dawn attack) then turn around a bit and look towards Bazentin, turn a bit more and look towards High Wood, then turn around a bit more and look towards Delville Wood, and turn a bit more towards Trones & Bernafay Wood. Authuille Cemetery on a quiet summer evening. Butte du Warlencourt Lochnagar Crater & old blighty for a cuppa. Reards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_46 Posted 5 June , 2009 Share Posted 5 June , 2009 If you could pick only five sites to visit in the Somme area, which would you choose? There are so many interesting places it might help me prioritise my first visit next month. Glen Glenbanna, I've just come back from my first trip to the Somme and had a great time. I basically planned everything myself, did my homework and researched things I definitely wanted to include. The main focal point was to pay homage to a Gt Uncle who is buried in Gordon Dump Cemetery and the the scene of his final action. I personally enjoyed the whole experience although for 'wow' factor I'd list in no particular order; tour of the Trenches in Thiepval Wood, nr Ulster Tower Lochnagar Crater views from any high ground overlooking the battlefield, ie., either side of the Ancre Valley. 1916 Museum in Albert Delville Wood South African National memorial - The highly recommended Trench Tour will need to be booked in advance, tour times are usually either 11am or 3.30pm, most days except Sundays and Mondays I believe. Apart from that you can follow your nose and go where you choose! have fun! Rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmac Posted 5 June , 2009 Share Posted 5 June , 2009 Gommecourt Cemetery No 2 Wagon Road, Redan Ridge Sunken Lane, Beaumont Hamel Main road between Tara and Usna Hills overlooking La Boisselle and Ovillers Devonshire Cemetery THEN to Avril's for drinkies and din dins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 5 June , 2009 Share Posted 5 June , 2009 Glen, it all depends on whether your are following ancestors footsteps or want an over all view. If an over all view, Hit the Official Histories and pick a major battlesite for each of the Allies. Just a thought Cheers Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRKY Posted 5 June , 2009 Share Posted 5 June , 2009 Ulster Tower. High Wood Boom Ravine Serre Battlefield Mametz Wood and Death Valley Could go on.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1690philip Posted 5 June , 2009 Share Posted 5 June , 2009 My top Five are as follows. Ulster Tower Thiepval Delville Wood Sunken Lane Brave 9 men. Regards, Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlenBanna Posted 5 June , 2009 Author Share Posted 5 June , 2009 Glenbanna, I've just come back from my first trip to the Somme and had a great time. I basically planned everything myself, did my homework and researched things I definitely wanted to include. The main focal point was to pay homage to a Gt Uncle who is buried in Gordon Dump Cemetery and the the scene of his final action. I personally enjoyed the whole experience although for 'wow' factor I'd list in no particular order; tour of the Trenches in Thiepval Wood, nr Ulster Tower Lochnagar Crater views from any high ground overlooking the battlefield, ie., either side of the Ancre Valley. 1916 Museum in Albert Delville Wood South African National memorial - The highly recommended Trench Tour will need to be booked in advance, tour times are usually either 11am or 3.30pm, most days except Sundays and Mondays I believe. Apart from that you can follow your nose and go where you choose! have fun! Rich. Thanks Rich. Really useful advice How did you book the trench tour? eg can you book it online? Regards Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted 5 June , 2009 Share Posted 5 June , 2009 Gommecourt Cemetery No 2 Wagon Road, Redan Ridge Sunken Lane, Beaumont Hamel Main road between Tara and Usna Hills overlooking La Boisselle and Ovillers Devonshire Cemetery THEN to Avril's for drinkies and din dins! Forgot to mention Gommecourt Cem no 2 with BMAC! Liam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-ted Posted 6 June , 2009 Share Posted 6 June , 2009 Thanks Rich. Really useful advice How did you book the trench tour? eg can you book it online? Regards Glen Hi Glen. The tours must be booked in advance by contacting Teddy on teddy.ulstertower@orange.fr The tours do not run every day so you must get in touch to agree a time and date. Entry to the wood is not allowed unless on the tour. There is a donation box on site so please make a contribution to help with development and maintainance. You will find the tour entertaining and informative and come away with a real feel for the men, and events that took place there. Please note I have no commercial interest in the running of the tours. Enjoy your tour John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlenBanna Posted 6 June , 2009 Author Share Posted 6 June , 2009 Hi Glen. The tours must be booked in advance by contacting Teddy on teddy.ulstertower@orange.fr The tours do not run every day so you must get in touch to agree a time and date. Entry to the wood is not allowed unless on the tour. There is a donation box on site so please make a contribution to help with development and maintainance. You will find the tour entertaining and informative and come away with a real feel for the men, and events that took place there. Please note I have no commercial interest in the running of the tours. Enjoy your tour John Thanks for your time Rich will try to book a tour Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_46 Posted 6 June , 2009 Share Posted 6 June , 2009 Thanks for your time Rich will try to book a tour Glen Hi GlenBanna, It will add something to your trip - without doubt. Teddy who conducts the tour is so passionate about what he does, telling the story of the 36th Ulsters as if he were there. - Thanks Old-ted for the email by the way (I booked via email too). enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlenBanna Posted 8 June , 2009 Author Share Posted 8 June , 2009 Hi Glen. The tours must be booked in advance by contacting Teddy on teddy.ulstertower@orange.fr The tours do not run every day so you must get in touch to agree a time and date. Entry to the wood is not allowed unless on the tour. There is a donation box on site so please make a contribution to help with development and maintainance. You will find the tour entertaining and informative and come away with a real feel for the men, and events that took place there. Please note I have no commercial interest in the running of the tours. Enjoy your tour John Thanks for the information John Regards Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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