Clydach Tunnels
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Team Sieni
N 51° 48.428 W 003° 07.278
30U E 491636 N 5739594
Clydach tunnels, abandoned Abergavenny to Brynmawr railway, Clydach Gorge, Wales
Waymark Code: WMF5A
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/18/2006
Views: 157
Co-ordinates are of the Western Portals
The tunnel is on the Abergavenny to Brynmawr railway. This was built upon Baileys Tramway which ran from ironworks at Nantyglo to the Govilon wharf of the Brecon and Abergavenny Canal.
This was converted to a locomotive-hauled railway and in 1862 the line opened from Abergavenny to Brynmawr. In 1877 the line was doubled, and new tunnel bores at Clydach and Gellifelen were made. The new tunnels are the southerly tunnels.
The line was closed in 1958
The eastern portals are on private property and are obscured by trees. See picture.
For more information on the Clydach Gorge, see my entry on the Gellifelen tunnels in this category.
It's possible to park very close to the tunnel - but I recommend a good walk to explore the area.
Construction: Brick or concrete block
Condition: Good
Current status: Closed / Blocked
Original Use: Passenger Train
Tunnel Length: 990.00
Terrain: 
Website: [Web Link]
The "Other End": Not Listed
Suggested Parking Area: Not Listed
Rail Status: Not listed
Date Built: Not listed
Date Abandoned: Not listed
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