Fort Henry VIII
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 132 out of 138 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional des Caps et marais d'Opale
Location: Audinghen, Boulogne-Sur-Mer, Hauts-De-France, France
Best Hikes to Fort Henry VIII
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Tips
Fort Henry VIII (Audinghen), the Fort Henry VIII, is a historic site on Cap Gris - Nez. You can clearly see the ditches and some remains of the wall. The fortress wall is only made of stone in the lower area, earth walls were built on top to better intercept the cannonballs.
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•April 26, 2022
A fort used to stand here. Some ditches and remains can still be seen. The information board explains a lot.
translated by•June 10, 2022
The Cape's proximity to England meant that the nearby village of Audinghen was frequently destroyed in wars between England and France. At the top of the cliff are the ruins of an English fort built by Henry VIII in the early 16th century.
Source: Wikipedia.detranslated by•August 14, 2022
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Location: Audinghen, Boulogne-Sur-Mer, Hauts-De-France, France
Best Hikes to Fort Henry VIII
- Easy
4.7
(140)
629
Cap Gris-Nez — loop from Audinghen in the Parc Naturel Régional des Caps et Marais d'Opale01:52
6.94km
80m
Intermediate4.8
(205)
1,111
Walk along the seafront – Falaise du Cran aux Oeufs loop from Audresselles04:21
16.3km
180m
Expert4.8
(250)
1,464
Walk along the seafront – Belvédère du cap Gris-Nez loop from Tardinghen05:46
21.4km
280m
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