Scout Tunnel — Attraction in Tameside

There is a saying that “there is light at the end of tunnel” and this place is literally that! Very dark tunnel but quite nice to walk through. Pavement can be slippery (slippy) at times. Would not recommend cycling through this though some. It runs alongside the River Tame. Lovely views from the top of the tunnel and rapids where waters merge is also cool. Okay for kids but perhaps use a touch and don’t let...

Went jogging with dog. Went over the top to Mossley on a path. Avoiding the tunnel. But on the way back went through. Excellent. Very dark in the middle. Got through ok. I'm tall and had no trouble. Will bring torch next time. Would have been spooked without my dog. Ps I...

love walking through here with the local huskie group and hearing the dogs all howl. Been through it a few times on my own both day and night and never been worried, just be careful as the ground is very slippery at...