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Penshaw Quarry Tunnel

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Penshaw Quarry Tunnel

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Location: North East England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Victoria Viaduct – Fatfield Bridge loop from Hastings Hill

5.76km

01:31

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Victoria Viaduct – Fatfield Bridge loop from Portobello

6.39km

01:41

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Cox Green Footbridge – Victoria Viaduct loop from Mount Pleasant

12.1km

03:18

180m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Tony Tromboot

July 27, 2022

In the 19th century, there were quarries established to the south of the river Wear near Penshaw and this tunnel connected a quarry to staithes on the river to enable the shipment of stone towards Sunderland and beyond.

Pete

February 1, 2024

On Seaham Harbour,the smaller harbour stonework, an inscription states the stone came from this quarry. London Bridge relocated to Arizona is also made with that stone!

Adam Brown

March 23, 2025

The around Cox Green is a lovely route. It can (in most cases) get very clarty/muddy. So I'd recommend wearing trail shoes/boots/wellies or trainers that your not going to be bothered about getting muddy.

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Elevation 20 m

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Location: North East England, England, United Kingdom

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Penshaw Quarry Tunnel

1. Victoria Viaduct – Fatfield Bridge loop from Hastings Hill

2. Victoria Viaduct – Fatfield Bridge loop from Portobello

3. Cox Green Footbridge – Victoria Viaduct loop from Mount Pleasant

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