Memorial Reginald William James - Monument

The Memorial Reginald William James is located along the cycle path at the foot of the dunes between Zoutelande and Westkapelle, behind Camping Janse and Camping Weltevreden. It is a small but impressive place of remembrance for the liberation of Walcheren in November 1944.

What can you expect here?

• Modest war memorial: The monument commemorates the British soldier Reginald William James, who lost his life during the fighting for Walcheren. Its simple design is precisely what makes this place so special.
• Liberation of Walcheren: In November 1944, heavy fighting took place here to clear the mouth of the Westerschelde. This was important so that Allied ships could reach the port of Antwerp.
• Second World War bunker beside the monument: Right next to the memorial stands a concrete bunker from the Second World War. It formed part of the Atlantic Wall, the German defensive line along the coast of Western Europe.
• History along the cycle path: Today you can cycle and walk here through a peaceful dune landscape, but in 1944 this area lay in the middle of a fiercely contested coastal zone.
• Lovely stop along the way: The location is easy to combine with a cycle ride towards the sea dyke and lighthouses of Westkapelle, the beach of Zoutelande or other bunkers along the Walcheren coast.

A special place to pause for a moment

The Memorial Reginald William James and the adjacent Second World War bunker together form a small but meaningful historic site. Getting off your bike for a moment or taking a short break during a walk adds an extra dimension to this beautiful stretch of the Walcheren coast.

Practical information

• Location: Along the cycle path at the foot of the dunes between Zoutelande and Westkapelle, behind Camping Janse and Camping Weltevreden.
• Accessibility: The monument can be viewed freely from the cycle path. The bunker itself is not accessible, but it can be clearly seen from the outside.

Furthermore Memorial Reginald William James is near the following sights: Zoutelande Lighthouse (±850 m), Forest Boudewijnskerke (±1,1 km), Hoge Hilt (±1,3 km), Salsa Terra Forest (±1,3 km) & Tennis court de Golfbreker (±1,3 km).

For information

Strandovergang 23, Zoutelande