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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