Lochnagar Crater
La Boisselle, France
The crater of a British mine blown on the first morning of the Battle of the Somme, 1 July 1916, now about 100 m across. Privately kept as a memorial with free access; a wooden walkway circles the rim.
- Nearest town
- La Boisselle, France
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 50.0152, 2.6969
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Aire Camping-Car Park Bray-sur-SommeMotorhome stopover9 km from Lochnagar Crater · 10 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Les CharmillesMotorhome stopover10 km from Lochnagar Crater · 27 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Le Pont Rouge et les VignesCampsite12 km from Lochnagar CraterTentsCaravansShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Camping du Château et de l'OseraieCampsite13 km from Lochnagar CraterTentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToilets
- Aire Camping-car Park de BapaumeMotorhome stopover14 km from Lochnagar Crater · 10 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping Municipal Les PoissonniersCampsite18 km from Lochnagar Crater · 99 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowers
All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Lochnagar Crater?
Lochnagar Crater is in La Boisselle, France, at GPS 50.0152, 2.6969. It is about 31 km from Arras.
Can you camp near Lochnagar Crater?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping d'Albert le vélodrome, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 31 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Lochnagar Crater?
Lochnagar Crater is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Somme battlefields and Vimy Ridge.
What is there to see near Lochnagar Crater?
Places worth a stop nearby: Thiepval Memorial (4 km), Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial (7 km), Australian National Memorial (20 km) and Amiens Cathedral (31 km).
When is the best time to visit Lochnagar Crater?
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)