The Monsal Trail tunnels

The railway tunnels on the Monsal Trail, built in the 1860s, had remained locked and closed to the public ever since the railway closed in the late 1960s. These were Headstone Tunnel, Cressbrook Tunnel, Litton Tunnel and Chee Tor Tunnel.

Occasional trips through the tunnels were organised by Peak Park staff,

when hard hats and torches were essential. .

On one such trip lunch is taken between Cressbrook and Litton tunnels. A spot which was most difficult to reach other than by passing through the tunnels.

The tunnels were opened to the public in 2011 after the installation of lighting and improvements to the trail surface.

Chee Tor tunnel in 2011 soon after it was opened to the public.