Old Front Line
WW1 Podcast with Paul Reed
Somme Winter Walk
As the seasons change along The Old Front Line we take a winter walk across one part of the Somme battlefields, walking along the tracks from near Courcelette to Thiepval and the Ancre Valley.
The WW1 Cemeteries website mentioned can be found here: www.ww1cemeteries.com.
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Wonderful podcast. My son and I are off few a days walking the Somme in February. We much prefer going there off season.
Thank you. Hope you have some memorable walks there.
I went there on a self-guided walking tour in February 2023. I thoroughly enjoyed it, walking about 54 miles in 5 days. The only downside is that most of the village cafes are closed at that time of the year, so remember to take some refreshments with you!
My great uncle from the Royal Naval Division rests in Ancre cemetery. We have visited the area twice. It is always lovely to hear his Division mentioned and to know that he and his comrades are remembered.
Thanks, Mark. An entire episode on the RND is long overdue!
Great podcast as always and magnificnt photographs.
Thank you!
Thank you Paul, another fascinating episode with new information. I’m off to the somme in January so I will definitely include this as a new battlefield walk. Mike
Thanks, Mike! Hope you have a great Somme walk!
Thank you again Paul decor another excellent podcast. I have been throughout this area. The next time I’m there, I will re-listen to this and any other podcasts. Again, I must thank you for the Canadian content!
Burke Lush
Thank you again Paul decor another excellent podcast. I have been throughout this area. The next time I’m there, I will re-listen to this and any other podcasts. Again, I must thank you for the Canadian content!
Burke Lush
Thanks, Burke.
Excellent as always, mate.
It is a great walk, the scrap pile is still there at the farm near Thiepval, as you walk along the track past the farm. Nearly all live munitions, so definitely just to photograph!!
Also, I have a casualty in Stump Road. My friend and colleague, who does our websites, her Gt gt Uncle is there, Victor Harry Chanter, The Queens, Kia 18/11/16.
Cheers
Rick
Brilliant podcast and photos, especially the “cover” one.