The second report I've done so I'll have to apologise for the low number photos that come along with this and, in some cases, the quality of them. I'm pretty sure a few reports have already been uploaded to this place regarding this particular tunnel, nevertheless I'd like to share mine with you.
Here's some information along with a bit of history:
"Just 182 yards in length and built by Reed Bros of London, curvature prevents one end of the tunnel being seen from the other. The first train to climb its 1:80 rising gradient towards Chepstow did so on 1st November 1876; the last one enjoyed the experience on 6th January 1964." The tunnel runs almost parallel to the River Wye, as well as being located very near to The Abbey on the opposite side of the water. Tintern Tunnel can be found just off the side of a public footpath, however the tunnel itself could soon become a part of it. This is due to plans recently being approved to make it a usable route for walkers nearby, however no work has occurred since these ideas were passed I believe.
Anyway, here's some of the photos I got on my visit. Again, I'd like to apologise beforehand regarding the quality of some and the amount I got:
The South Portal -
The North Portal -
Thanks for looking!
Here's some information along with a bit of history:
"Just 182 yards in length and built by Reed Bros of London, curvature prevents one end of the tunnel being seen from the other. The first train to climb its 1:80 rising gradient towards Chepstow did so on 1st November 1876; the last one enjoyed the experience on 6th January 1964." The tunnel runs almost parallel to the River Wye, as well as being located very near to The Abbey on the opposite side of the water. Tintern Tunnel can be found just off the side of a public footpath, however the tunnel itself could soon become a part of it. This is due to plans recently being approved to make it a usable route for walkers nearby, however no work has occurred since these ideas were passed I believe.
Anyway, here's some of the photos I got on my visit. Again, I'd like to apologise beforehand regarding the quality of some and the amount I got:
The South Portal -
The North Portal -
Thanks for looking!
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