Cressbrook Tunnel

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Cressbrook Tunnel
Derbyshire
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The Cressbrook Tunnel
Location
Location
Grid reference: SK169725
Location: 53°14’59"N, 1°44’50"W
Structure
Length: 471 yards
History
Information

The Cressbrook Tunnel in the Derbyshire Peak District was cut to carry the Manchester, Buxton, Matlock and Midland Junction Railway through a hill spur above Water-cum-Jolly Dale on the course of the River Wye opposite Cressbrook.

The tunnel and now carries a footpath part of the Monsal Trail. The next tunnel along on the old railway line and now of the trail is the Litton Tunnel just to the west.

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