United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
High Peak
Bamford
Rivelin Tunnel Sighting Tower
United Kingdom
England
East Midlands
Derbyshire
High Peak
Bamford
Rivelin Tunnel Sighting Tower
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 44 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Peak District National Park
Location: Bamford, High Peak, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Used during the construction of the Rivelin Tunnel, running from Redmires to Ladybower.
March 24, 2023
One of the sighting towers for the Rivelin Valley aqueduct on Bamford Moor which supplies water to Sheffield. The tunnel is 4.5miles long with a gradient of 1:3600, so the water is carried by gravity, no pumps required.
June 15, 2024
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