A Reverent Tribute: The 51st (Highland) Division Memorial

Getting There

• Public Transport

  From Amiens city center, head to the Amiens train station (Gare d'Amiens). You can walk there in about 15 minutes from the Cathedral area. At the station, take a train towards Arras. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes. Once you arrive at Arras station, transfer to a train heading to Albert. This journey takes roughly 20 minutes. After arriving at Albert, exit the station and look for the local bus service (Line 1) that goes to Beaumont-Hamel. It should take around 20 minutes to reach your destination. The 51st (Highland) Division Memorial is located just outside the Beaumont-Hamel village, and you can follow the signs to the memorial from the bus stop.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer cycling, you can rent a bicycle in Amiens. Start from the city center and head towards Avenue de la République, following the signs to Route de Paris. This route will take you out of the city. Continue on D1001, which will lead you towards Beaumont-Hamel. The distance is about 14 km and should take you around 1 hour to cycle. Be cautious of traffic and follow bike lanes where available. Once you reach Beaumont-Hamel, follow the local signs to the 51st (Highland) Division Memorial.

• Walking

  Walking to the memorial from Amiens is quite a trek, as it is approximately 14 km away. From the Amiens Cathedral, head north to Rue de la République, then continue straight until you reach D1001. Follow D1001 towards Beaumont-Hamel. The walk will take approximately 3-4 hours, so wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Along the way, enjoy the scenic countryside views. Once you arrive in Beaumont-Hamel, look for local signage directing you to the memorial.