WW1 Battlefields Guide

To be completed with visiting information for battlefield sites around the Ypres Salient.

Sites to Visit

Tyne Cot Cemetery

• Largest Commonwealth war cemetery in the world
• Nearly 12,000 burials
• Location: Passendale, east of Ypres

Hill 60

• Site of fierce underground warfare
• Preserved mine craters and trenches
• Bring a torch for the preserved tunnels

Sanctuary Wood (Hill 62)

• Museum with preserved trenches
• Original WW1 trench system to walk through
• Bring wellies in wet weather

Passchendaele Museum

• Covered by the guided battlefield tour on 26 May
• No separate ticket needed

Practical Tips

• Wear sturdy footwear (wellies recommended)
• Bring a torch for underground sites
• Allow 2-3 hours for independent battlefield visits on Day 5
• Morning visit recommended before driving to Bruges

Related

• Ypres Research
• Battlefield Tour Booking
• Ypres Museums