GS @ Bayernwald

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Not a theme park, although it sounds like it may be, but actually a recently rediscovered (in the 1970's) formation of trenches from WW1.

These are around Messines Ridge to the south of Ypres. The trenches point northwards as this area was part of the bulge to the south the city.

Entry is supposed to cost €1.50 per person but when we got there the gate had been wedged open and there were some other people already inside.

The GPS location for the site is N50.80135 E2.87708.


More reading http://bujold.co.uk/html/bayernwald.html
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