Best estimates suggest that there are around 600 disused railway tunnels in the UK - some of them are extraordinary structures. Below is a list of 45 which are over 1,000 yards in length. The longest exceeds 3 miles.
We don't claim that it's definitive - if you know of one we've missed (or you can provide a missing picture), please drop us an email.
The known status of the two portals is given in brackets alongside the bore type, with the south/west portal described first.
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The 'Info' entry goes to a story, gallery or external website (highlighted in red) giving more information or pictures of that tunnel. By clicking on a red 'Location' name, you'll be taken to an OS map showing where to find it. |