Loos British Cemetery at Hill 70 contains the graves of hundreds of Canadian soldiers who died capturing Hill 70 in August 1917. Also found here is the Cross of Sacrifice, a large cross symbolizing the sacrifice of all soldiers of the Commonwealth who fought in the war. The cemetery is surrounded by trees and flowers, which creates a peaceful and serene atmosphere. Take in views of the nearby Hill 70 Memorial, which features an obelisk, carvings, and panels that tell you more about the battle.

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1. The terrils 74 and 74A and the memorial of the côte 70 — loop from Loos-en-Gohelle

6.53km

01:47

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. The 11/19 pit – Louvre-Lens Museum loop from Les Marronniers

13.2km

03:27

90m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 100 m

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Saturday 31 January

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Location: Loos-En-Gohelle, Lens, Hauts-De-France, France

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Loos British Cemetery

1. The terrils 74 and 74A and the memorial of the côte 70 — loop from Loos-en-Gohelle

2. The 11/19 pit – Louvre-Lens Museum loop from Les Marronniers

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