The first skermishes

The first skermishes of the British army in southern Belgium and in northern France

 

Programme

 

Mons; the Nimy-bridges over the Canal du Centre (4th RF and VC’s), the Memorial for the first shot of the BEF and the Memorial for the last shot of the British Army, Obourg station (4th Middlesex), the Mons Town Cemetery (Belgian and British military cemetery), the La Bascule Memorials, the Saint Symphorien Military Cemetery.

 

 

Le Cateau; Le Cateau International Cemetery and the German cemeteries, the Memorial 66th Division Horse Trough, the grave of Wilfried Owen (Ors local cemetery), the Highland Military Cemetery, the Suffolk Memorial

 

  • This walk takes 8 hours and starts at 0900.

 

  • For 1 person: €120, with a minimum of 2 persons. For groups of more than 4 persons we make a specific offer. Entrance fees are not included.