Anyone interested in the history of the First World War should definitely visit the Polygon Wood. In the woods, measuring 91 hectares, is the Buttes New British Cemetery. At the car park, children will find a play area where they can romp around. You can also enjoy hiking and bird watching. This forest is one of the most important breeding grounds in the region for birds of prey.

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Super wide and well rolling path for gravel.

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August 27, 2022

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A former military shooting range becomes a battlefield.

The once beautiful forest has been replanted twice over the years. During the Great War it was transformed into a mud plain …

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1. Hill 60 Memorial – Zillebeke Pond loop from Ieper

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2. Old Leie – Polygon Wood - Lange Dreve loop from Menen

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3. Tobacco Museum – Polygon Wood - Lange Dreve loop from Hollebeke

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03:01

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Distance 541 m

Downhill 0 m

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Wednesday 11 February

11°C

6°C

92 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Location: Zonnebeke, Ieper, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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Polygoon Forest

1. Hill 60 Memorial – Zillebeke Pond loop from Ieper

2. Old Leie – Polygon Wood - Lange Dreve loop from Menen

3. Tobacco Museum – Polygon Wood - Lange Dreve loop from Hollebeke

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