Interesting old road.

**Warlock** · 24th March 07, 10:57 PM

I talked with a gentleman about this arch. He had lived near it for going on 80 years. He said noone had driven on it since about 1940.

**Warlock** · 24th March 07, 10:58 PM

**Warlock** · 24th March 07, 10:59 PM

A view from inside the tunnel.

**Warlock** · 24th March 07, 11:00 PM

The unpaved road is almost nonexistant now. Railroad tracks above are still in use.

**Dreadbelly** · 24th March 07, 11:02 PM

It needs a troll and a couple of goats.

**Kilted KT** · 24th March 07, 11:31 PM

I suggest you get your car and drive under, just to say you are the only person to drive under that bridge in this century!

**The Wizard of BC** · 24th March 07, 11:48 PM

It looks to me that the pattern of the leaves suggest some vehicle has been thru that tunnel. And not too long ago.
But then again my Indian forefather and Cavalry Scout hasn't been seen since he went to check the mail back in '73. We still hear rumours that people have seen him circling the block endlessly trying to pick up a trail leading back to the house.

**Mr. Kilt** · 25th March 07, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by Dreadbelly

It needs a troll and a couple of goats.

I think you may have found a perfect employment opportunity!

Cool pic, Beuth! I'd be curious as to where the old road leads.

**Dreadbelly** · 25th March 07, 10:22 AM

I would gladly dress in black armor and valiantly defend the bridge against all passers... What's the pay?

None shall pass!

**cessna152towser** · 25th March 07, 10:24 AM

Interesting pics, Beuth. One of my interests when I was younger and fitter was walking old railway routes and that included tunnels. The tunnel on the Symington to Peebles line had a small arch off to the side about half way through the six hundred yard tunnel, about five feet high and three feet wide which led into a large underground cave which appeared to be natural but looked to have been used by railway workmen as a bothy as it still contained the rusting remains of a brazier for fires for heat and cooking and some rusty old tools. That railway had closed in 1954 and I walked the route about fifteen years ago. The longest railway tunnel I've walked through is the Whitrope tunnel, at just over 1,200 yards, but this has now been sealed up for safety reasons due to a partial collapse inside the south portal. If you are ever in Edinburgh you can still walk/cycle the old St. Leonards railway tunnel under Holyrood Park which now has a tarmac floor and lighting and is a popular route for cyclists avoiding the city traffic.