Bath's Two Tunnels walking and cycle route
@twotunnelsbath.bsky.social
A Bluesky account for Bath's Two Tunnels route, opened by Sustrans and the local authority in April 2013 - after a 12 year community-based campaign.
www.twotunnels.org.uk
Posts by Mark Annand / Frank Tompson.
www.twotunnels.org.uk
Posts by Mark Annand / Frank Tompson.
If you're wondering if the artwork, called 'Passage', in Combe Down Tunnel, will be powered up again, Sustrans will be organising this in association with other electrical work to the lighting there - the intention is to have it going again 'By the end of this year'.
August 15, 2025 at 5:26 PM
If you're wondering if the artwork, called 'Passage', in Combe Down Tunnel, will be powered up again, Sustrans will be organising this in association with other electrical work to the lighting there - the intention is to have it going again 'By the end of this year'.
What we cannot provide: snow in Lyncombe Vale in July '25 (so far).
What we can provide: ~14° centigrade in the tunnels.
What we can provide: ~14° centigrade in the tunnels.
July 1, 2025 at 9:41 AM
What we cannot provide: snow in Lyncombe Vale in July '25 (so far).
What we can provide: ~14° centigrade in the tunnels.
What we can provide: ~14° centigrade in the tunnels.
Cool in the tunnel and 'Grass snake spring warmth' on emerging.
Even though it's no longer running from the inspection hatch, the tunnel drain is still in a spot of trouble, this one is with @sustrans.bsky.social
Even though it's no longer running from the inspection hatch, the tunnel drain is still in a spot of trouble, this one is with @sustrans.bsky.social
April 5, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Cool in the tunnel and 'Grass snake spring warmth' on emerging.
Even though it's no longer running from the inspection hatch, the tunnel drain is still in a spot of trouble, this one is with @sustrans.bsky.social
Even though it's no longer running from the inspection hatch, the tunnel drain is still in a spot of trouble, this one is with @sustrans.bsky.social
Another work party coming up. Saturday morning, 15th March, tomorrow. You're welcome to join in.
The task being 'Grassland habitat management'.
Meeting point for this? Tucking Mill Viaduct.
The time: 10am - 12:30pm
Tools and gloves are good, though some will be provided, as will biscuits.
The task being 'Grassland habitat management'.
Meeting point for this? Tucking Mill Viaduct.
The time: 10am - 12:30pm
Tools and gloves are good, though some will be provided, as will biscuits.
March 14, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Another work party coming up. Saturday morning, 15th March, tomorrow. You're welcome to join in.
The task being 'Grassland habitat management'.
Meeting point for this? Tucking Mill Viaduct.
The time: 10am - 12:30pm
Tools and gloves are good, though some will be provided, as will biscuits.
The task being 'Grassland habitat management'.
Meeting point for this? Tucking Mill Viaduct.
The time: 10am - 12:30pm
Tools and gloves are good, though some will be provided, as will biscuits.
Also for 2025, a pair of Two Tunnels Railway Races, June 1st and August 17th. www.relishrunningraces.com/bath-two-tun...
March 9, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Also for 2025, a pair of Two Tunnels Railway Races, June 1st and August 17th. www.relishrunningraces.com/bath-two-tun...
Saturday morning and heading through the tunnel to a cheerful bramble work party in the cutting beyond the south portal.
There's also a (shallow) flood there, slightly improved after some spadework.
Something is blocking the tunnel drain though.
The issue's logged with @sustrans.bsky.social.
There's also a (shallow) flood there, slightly improved after some spadework.
Something is blocking the tunnel drain though.
The issue's logged with @sustrans.bsky.social.
February 16, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Saturday morning and heading through the tunnel to a cheerful bramble work party in the cutting beyond the south portal.
There's also a (shallow) flood there, slightly improved after some spadework.
Something is blocking the tunnel drain though.
The issue's logged with @sustrans.bsky.social.
There's also a (shallow) flood there, slightly improved after some spadework.
Something is blocking the tunnel drain though.
The issue's logged with @sustrans.bsky.social.
This evening. Devonshire Tunnel has been reopened.
February 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM
This evening. Devonshire Tunnel has been reopened.
When the route reopens, we don't expect the queues that were seen at its opening in 2013, but it'll be good to see Devonshire Tunnel back in use and more resilient.
January 29, 2025 at 6:26 PM
When the route reopens, we don't expect the queues that were seen at its opening in 2013, but it'll be good to see Devonshire Tunnel back in use and more resilient.
You might remember this vista, looking along Linear Park, with the cap of the access shaft to Devonshire tunnel in the foreground.
January 29, 2025 at 6:26 PM
You might remember this vista, looking along Linear Park, with the cap of the access shaft to Devonshire tunnel in the foreground.
Once the cutting was filled, the view from a similar position was less inspiring.
January 29, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Once the cutting was filled, the view from a similar position was less inspiring.
Flooding at that point was in evidence shortly after the line closed. This photo most likely dates to winter 1966-7.
January 29, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Flooding at that point was in evidence shortly after the line closed. This photo most likely dates to winter 1966-7.
Another photo from Maple Grove Bridge, but from today, January 29th. Though the weather was clear, it was tipping it down. Thankfully not water though.
January 29, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Another photo from Maple Grove Bridge, but from today, January 29th. Though the weather was clear, it was tipping it down. Thankfully not water though.
The current projected date for Devonshire Tunnel to reopen, according to a correspondent:
7th February 2025.
A photo from Maple Grove bridge shows various tasks under way. (Photo taken January 14th)
7th February 2025.
A photo from Maple Grove bridge shows various tasks under way. (Photo taken January 14th)
January 29, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The current projected date for Devonshire Tunnel to reopen, according to a correspondent:
7th February 2025.
A photo from Maple Grove bridge shows various tasks under way. (Photo taken January 14th)
7th February 2025.
A photo from Maple Grove bridge shows various tasks under way. (Photo taken January 14th)
The Devonshire Tunnel works to address flooding: we've discovered that the entrance to Linear Park from Bloomfield Road opens space is now closed for a week (from Monday 13th January). More shortly...
January 14, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The Devonshire Tunnel works to address flooding: we've discovered that the entrance to Linear Park from Bloomfield Road opens space is now closed for a week (from Monday 13th January). More shortly...
Galleries... do we count? We're a shared-use path with a tunnel or two: if the Stockholm metro didn't exist, the artwork in one of the tunnels might make it the longest gallery anywhere, ever.
Anyway, our 2008 fundraiser pigs....
Photos include 'Pig in a Poke' who's a bit #JaneAusten.
Anyway, our 2008 fundraiser pigs....
Photos include 'Pig in a Poke' who's a bit #JaneAusten.
November 28, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Galleries... do we count? We're a shared-use path with a tunnel or two: if the Stockholm metro didn't exist, the artwork in one of the tunnels might make it the longest gallery anywhere, ever.
Anyway, our 2008 fundraiser pigs....
Photos include 'Pig in a Poke' who's a bit #JaneAusten.
Anyway, our 2008 fundraiser pigs....
Photos include 'Pig in a Poke' who's a bit #JaneAusten.
The route remains closed at Devonshire Tunnel while works to address the flooding are completed. The reopening date has been set back and it's now expected that the tunnel will be reopened in mid to late January.
November 26, 2024 at 4:42 PM
The route remains closed at Devonshire Tunnel while works to address the flooding are completed. The reopening date has been set back and it's now expected that the tunnel will be reopened in mid to late January.
At Devonshire Tunnel, the route remains closed while the drainage works progress.
Various pumping operations under way this morning, and a plume of condensate rising in the crisp air - the water from the tunnel drain giving the impression that you could boil an egg. (spoiler, nope.)
Various pumping operations under way this morning, and a plume of condensate rising in the crisp air - the water from the tunnel drain giving the impression that you could boil an egg. (spoiler, nope.)
November 20, 2024 at 2:10 PM
At Devonshire Tunnel, the route remains closed while the drainage works progress.
Various pumping operations under way this morning, and a plume of condensate rising in the crisp air - the water from the tunnel drain giving the impression that you could boil an egg. (spoiler, nope.)
Various pumping operations under way this morning, and a plume of condensate rising in the crisp air - the water from the tunnel drain giving the impression that you could boil an egg. (spoiler, nope.)
The work well under way at Devonshire Tunnel, and thanks due to the person who's given Harry Patch a poppy.
Read Harry Patch in his own words, find his autobiography at your public library. Here's a direct link:
tinyurl.com/rwjcyhtb
Read Harry Patch in his own words, find his autobiography at your public library. Here's a direct link:
tinyurl.com/rwjcyhtb
November 11, 2024 at 10:56 AM
The work well under way at Devonshire Tunnel, and thanks due to the person who's given Harry Patch a poppy.
Read Harry Patch in his own words, find his autobiography at your public library. Here's a direct link:
tinyurl.com/rwjcyhtb
Read Harry Patch in his own words, find his autobiography at your public library. Here's a direct link:
tinyurl.com/rwjcyhtb
Devonshire Tunnel is now closed to allow the drainage improvement works to be completed.
November 6, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Devonshire Tunnel is now closed to allow the drainage improvement works to be completed.
Meanwhile, on the Two Tunnels route, works to improve the drainage from the dip at the entrance to Devonshire Tunnel are in progress. In early November, there will be a complete closure of the route at this point to allow the works to be completed.
October 17, 2024 at 9:24 AM
Meanwhile, on the Two Tunnels route, works to improve the drainage from the dip at the entrance to Devonshire Tunnel are in progress. In early November, there will be a complete closure of the route at this point to allow the works to be completed.
&... from the portrait bench, Linear Park, Bath. The uphill bit...
August 18, 2024 at 10:56 AM
&... from the portrait bench, Linear Park, Bath. The uphill bit...
Another from Mogers Bridge.
August 18, 2024 at 9:51 AM
Another from Mogers Bridge.
Relish Running race today. All the best to everyone.
August 18, 2024 at 9:49 AM
Relish Running race today. All the best to everyone.
Welcome to our new followers here. If you encounter an issue with the route, please tell us, it helps.
The photo below, from 2021, is of an old foe, this tree survived the route opening's heavy maintenance on Tucking Mill viaduct. We'll be paying it another visit: it's hopefully been removed.
The photo below, from 2021, is of an old foe, this tree survived the route opening's heavy maintenance on Tucking Mill viaduct. We'll be paying it another visit: it's hopefully been removed.
August 10, 2024 at 11:51 AM
Welcome to our new followers here. If you encounter an issue with the route, please tell us, it helps.
The photo below, from 2021, is of an old foe, this tree survived the route opening's heavy maintenance on Tucking Mill viaduct. We'll be paying it another visit: it's hopefully been removed.
The photo below, from 2021, is of an old foe, this tree survived the route opening's heavy maintenance on Tucking Mill viaduct. We'll be paying it another visit: it's hopefully been removed.
We'll not be using our account on 'X' for the time being*.
If you're after news from the route, you may well hear it here first. We're grateful to followers and supporters, new and old.
*Very probably, we'll never use it again.
If you're after news from the route, you may well hear it here first. We're grateful to followers and supporters, new and old.
*Very probably, we'll never use it again.
August 9, 2024 at 10:22 AM
We'll not be using our account on 'X' for the time being*.
If you're after news from the route, you may well hear it here first. We're grateful to followers and supporters, new and old.
*Very probably, we'll never use it again.
If you're after news from the route, you may well hear it here first. We're grateful to followers and supporters, new and old.
*Very probably, we'll never use it again.