Report - Ham Viaduct & Tunnel - Apr 21 - Somerset

[Bikin Glynn]

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Cant see that this has been covered before which I cant believe, though it is a bit "public" for most of you its a simply stunning location!
Another one I dropped in with @Down and beyond on our recent visit to some amazing caves, didnt expect much here but it far surpassed our expectations.

First the tunnels. Im struggling to find much info on these there was a pair of short tunnels that were part of the Bristol & district railway.
Though short they were some of my favourite railway tunnels to date.

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This tunnel is an amazing mix of brick , stone & cut through natural rock. This was particularly interesting how they had bricked up a natural fault in the rock to prevent fall

@Down and beyond enjoying the view

The cutting ion infa for something different

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Walkiing back along the line its difficult to even tell when you are actually on the viaduct with the tree build up either side.

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Ham green viaduct was originally one of 6 timber viaducts built to Brunels design. This viaduct spanned the Windsor hill valley at 65ft The line was opened in 1859 but in 1899 a project began to replace all the viaducts with stone peirs & brick rings. The viaduct has 7 arches to a span of 20 chains

From the top its difficult to get any idea of the height of this structure.

Name that car

Thats all from here​

 

[Down and beyond]

Cracking images mate !! I shall look forward to viewing the next report ! That old boy looks a right scruffy f*CK in your picture !

 

[westernsultan]

A very good report but I'm confused as The River Plym is a river in Devon. It runs from Dartmoor in the centre of the county southwest to meet the River Meavy, then south towards Plymouth Sound.

 

[Bikin Glynn]

A very good report but I'm confused as The River Plym is a river in Devon. It runs from Dartmoor in the centre of the county southwest to meet the River Meavy, then south towards Plymouth Sound.

yes u are right must of been talking about another one on the line, Ill amend that

 

[westernsultan]

There were 2 railways with Ham Green - one in Somerset and one in Devon - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portishead_Railway and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Devon_and_Tavistock_Railway hence the confusion. One near Bristol and one near Plymouth

 

[dave]

Loving this beautiful pics.

 

[Calamity Jane]

Ah the easily spotted but taken for granted locations, seen by the public everyday and not even a thought about them. As urbexers we see them as history, architecture & dig deeper to find the hidden gems around them like the tunnels.

I absolutely love this kind of explore. Those tunnels are great, the mix of natural stone and bricks, the patch work etc, all set in stunning woodlands. very nice :

 

[HughieD]

Can't beat a bit of dual tunnel and viaduct action. Nicely covered @Bikin Glynn

 

[tomba]

Bristol & district railway? Isn't this the Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway?

 

[Bikin Glynn]

Bristol & district railway? Isn't this the Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway?

Yeah I prob fkd that up too but did write this one in a bit of a rush before work this morn

 

[Down and beyond]

I have to say this place is a cracker so glad we went !

 

[westernsultan]

I have to say this place is a cracker so glad we went !

but you should know if you were in Devon, Somerset or the old S&DJR line to help out your friend who has had a busy day at work

 

[Seffy]

Nice

 

[Bikin Glynn]

but you should know if you were in Devon, Somerset or the old S&DJR line to help out your friend who has had a busy day at work

@Down and beyond can only navigate underground, we could of been in Scotland for all he knew

 

[Down and beyond]

but you should know if you were in Devon, Somerset or the old S&DJR line to help out your friend who has had a busy day at work

Sorry to disappoint so much mate the sun light was burning my eyes ! I could smell the cold air from the tunnel a few miles away and it took me to it as soon as I saw the darkness I could see again but god knows where I actually was !