Clydach Tunnels
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member 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
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Crystal Sound
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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