The best cycling routes around Saint-Martin-Sur-Cojeul

This small farming village has a rich history and is known for its two Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries from the First World War. The village has a church, a castle, and a range of amenities including bars, a supermarket, a chemist and a post office. Many residents commute to nearby towns such as Arras and Bapaume for work.

Hibers Trench Cemetery, situated just north-west of Wancourt near Arras, was begun in April 1917 by the 50th (Northumbrian) Division shortly after the area was captured by British forces at the Battle of Arras. The cemetery contains 136 graves, six of which are unidentified, and also includes three Canadian graves added later in 1918. The simple design is by G.H. Goldsmith and reflects the understated dignity of this memorial. Its position on the Wancourt-Arras road makes it a silent witness to the fierce fighting that took place here, and the presence of personal inscriptions on some of the headstones emphasises the human story behind the numbers. A place of peace, remembrance and reflection.

Tigris Lane Cemetery is located in Wancourt, near Arras, and was named after a nearby trench. The cemetery was established in May 1917 by the 14th (Light) Division, shortly after the village was captured on 12 April 1917, and reused during its recapture by the Canadian Corps in August 1918. It contains the graves of 119 First World War soldiers, nine of whom are unidentified. Most of the graves belong to British (86) and Canadian (33) soldiers, underlining the international commitment to the region. The sober design is by G.H. Goldsmith and its location close to the TGV railway line emphasises the contrasts between past and present in this quiet place of remembrance.

The Tilloy British Cemetery, located in Tilloy-lès-Mofflaines near Arras, is a military cemetery from the First World War with the burials of 1,644 soldiers, mainly from the British Commonwealth. The cemetery was created in April 1917, shortly after the capture of the village by Allied troops during the Battle of Arras, and was used again in August 1918 during the final liberation of the area. The site is characterized by a pentagonal shape and a brick perimeter wall. In addition to British soldiers, soldiers from Australia, Canada, South Africa and even two German soldiers are buried there, underlining the international dimension of the conflict.

If you are looking for a nice bike ride along the Scarpe, you can go to Lock No. 30 in Athies, a lock that regulates the water level and allows the passage of boats . Lock No. 30 at Athies is part of the Scarpe Supérieure, a canalized section of the river which connects Arras and Douai. It is also a hydrographic area which contributes to the water quality and biodiversity of the region. Lock No. 30 in Athies is a privileged place to appreciate the technical and environmental aspects of the Scarpe.

Pelves is a village in the valley of the Scarpe. With the following highlights: The church of St. Vaast, rebuilt together with the entire village after the First World War. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery.

These stalls are located in the Parc de la Brayelle.

The further from Arras the worse the towpath gets.