A look into RUSHER CUTTING TUNNEL – LMS Manchester to London line (closed 1968)
Rusher Cutting Tunnel was built around 1860 to 1866 as part of the London Midland Scottish railway line from Manchester to London, closed in 1968. The Western tunnel entrance is constructed of blue brick and masonry. The tunnel measures 7m wide, 5.5m high to the top of the arch.
The disused LMS Manchester to London railway is now run as a walking and cycling trail and is known as the ’Monsal Trail’. The tunnel is located within the limestone gorge of Monsal Dale and is around 700 metres from Millers Dale car park.
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