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wee gaz

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binnian tunnel
« on: January 06, 2012 »
dont know how to add link but:: bbc ni your place and mine , left side click Co.Down and a story about construction of 2 mile tunnel under Binnian
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Re: binnian tunnel
« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2012 »
http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/yourplaceandmine/down/A727328.shtml

Happy days! going there on Sunday!!  Thanks wee gaz!
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Re: binnian tunnel
« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2012 »
Quote from: AnnieAnne on January 06, 2012
http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/yourplaceandmine/down/A727328.shtml

Happy days! going there on Sunday!!  Thanks wee gaz!
it adds more interest to the walk!  :D
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Re: binnian tunnel
« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2012 »
Brilliant link, never knew about this  doing the Mourne wall walk in the spring, should make a good conversation piece around the camp fire.
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Re: binnian tunnel
« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2012 »
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1150.msg9976#msg9976

please see earlier thread on the topic of the Binnian Tunnel.

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Re: binnian tunnel
« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2012 »
It used to be possible to traverse the tunnel but a few years ago a gate was installed on the Annalong side, preventing access from there. Its probably still possible to get in from the Silent valley side by lifting the steel shutter though. The tunnel is so straight that you can see the light at the other end when your eyes get accustomed to the dark.

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Re: binnian tunnel
« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2012 »
I would really love to go and at least see the Binnian Tunnel even if we can't get into it. Been saying that for years tho..
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Re: binnian tunnel
« Reply #7 on: January 09, 2012 »
Wonder could I get the bike through it??  ;D
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Re: binnian tunnel
« Reply #8 on: January 09, 2012 »
I'm thinking canoe :)

Quote from: mregan on January 09, 2012
Wonder could I get the bike through it??  ;D
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Re: binnian tunnel
« Reply #9 on: January 09, 2012 »
The water is usually only a few centimeters deep and there is a shallow gradient. It has been walked, cycled and surfed on an inflatable li-lo!

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Re: binnian tunnel
« Reply #10 on: January 09, 2012 »
Is it open at both ends? I have a great set of Magicshine bike lights would light that tunnel up like it was day light.
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Re: binnian tunnel
« Reply #11 on: January 09, 2012 »
If this link works these are photos of the start of the tunnel at Annalong Valley side.

http://imageshack.us/g/4/annalong7april2011016.jpg/

and for the Silent Valley end

http://imageshack.us/g/818/silentvalley8june10031.jpg/
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Re: binnian tunnel
« Reply #12 on: January 09, 2012 »
I did it on a inflatable 'turbo tube' a load of years back that we bought in Newcastle for £5...

Back then, the Annalong side was open and the Silent Valley side had a swinging gate.

I think it's now heavily gated and bolted though and access is impossible without a large set of bolt cutters or grinder...

I remember coming out the Silent Valley side to be greeted by an Ulsterbus of Grannies on a tour of the dam...
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Re: binnian tunnel
« Reply #13 on: January 09, 2012 »
Sounds class drongo.

Just my luck bolted closed. I won't be cutting it open just to pedal in a tunnel. What height is it inside. High enough to ride a bike or is it too narrow?

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Re: binnian tunnel
« Reply #14 on: January 09, 2012 »
would NI water give premission to members of a highly regarded AWARD WINNING WEBSITE for a wee tour ?
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