I was gutted that he was giving up on following that side tunnel all the way to the daylight, but then he came through and made the sacrifice to the mud! Legend! Well worth the view. Thank you!
A very brave exploration! Had you been alone and got stuck in the smaller tunnel, we would never have seen this or any more of your videos. The photos you included of the main tunnel were excellent, and seem to have been perfectly exposed. Thanks for all of it!
Brilliant explore. You are a brave man going through that other tunnel leading to the cliff. But it certainly made for thrilling viewing. Thank you for putting your time into all of this and to share it with us.
We did both tunnels 2016 and saw the adit in Kettleness tunnel, but only dared go part way in. Glad you went all the way through so we could see how and where it comes out. Loved the video boys!
That was my stomping ground for a long time when I was young, but I never got to go in the tunnels from Sandsend to Kettleness. That was over 40 years ago. Always wanted to though. Great to see this.
Something about these videos Ant. They’re so nostalgic. I’ve watched since you went to ladybower a few months back. Now I can’t wait for the next one to drop
Very interesting video. The side tunnel reminds me of the days when I used to explore old abandoned mine workings and having to crawl in places. A fascinating old railway tunnel in quite some location.
It was not so long ago I looked at both tunnels as much as I could from Google and old maps. Living abroad I can't do much else, so your video was absolutely perfect. Here in DK, where I live, we don't have tunnels or viaducts as we are more flat, so your videos are so interesting.
Today we did the kettleness to Sandsend walk. Wasn't intending to enter the tunnel but we did. The only light we had was our phones. I'm glad of your video, I can use it to show people where we went. My son went in the little tunnel.
Another fantastic video Ant. For older viewers like myself this is the only way to see these places and imagine the experience of the cramped conditions of the tunnel in the tunnel. Many thanks.
Excellent video..very enjoyable with a good laugh at the end. Must say too..just loved your "synthesizer" sound track for this one as well. All the best.
What a brilliant video. How on earth did they manage to move all the stone and build such a lovely tunnel,the stonework was beautiful. You will need to start and put a hard hat on as some brickwork was scary,especially when you went through the tunnel to the cliff edge. I really enjoy watching these. Keep safe.
I really loved this explore Ant with all the old maps, too. I was amazed to see that adit was not purposely collapsed. I'm interested to see how you get your pictures. Is it light painting, or do you have a large lumen torch with a long exposure? Another great vlog, thanks for sharing.
Lovely video again, Ant. I remember both tunnels so well from when we lived in the moors up there. Explored all that line (and Grinkle tunnel too!) Looking forward to when you do Sandsend.
Amazing! I've seen videos on these tunnels before, and they've mentioned the adits, but no-one yet has braved the crawl to the outside on any of the videos I've watched. Fantastic job - I've been dying to know what it was like on the outside 🙂
Wow, wow, wow!! That was so amazing seeing that side adit where spoil had been tipped off and down the cliff. Read about it in books, but never seen it before! Still wow!!
Thanks Ant. Great video of a place close to my heart. Looking forward to you exploring further south in Sandsend, Whitby and Scarborough. Keep up the good work
Absolutely brilliant video Ant. I’ve seen videos on the tunnel before but never knew about the adit tunnel. Was so glad when you continued to the end at the expense of your old shoes. Well worth it.
Fantastic video, excellent still images augment the video nicely, great enthusiasm and a good description of where you are and what the tunnel was for.
Its so ridiculous we live right on the edge of all these places in Derbyshire and apart from the plug holes I have no idea how to find any of the other stuff you look at, great to watch tho, thank you
Yes, carefully tread around the track bed. We don't want you slipping over the edge, mate. Although your companion's tumble was pretty impressive. No injuries I hope.... 🤓
Evening Ant, haven't had chance to watch it all yet. I save your videos and wobblys until I can watch them properly The passage was for dumping spoil when they built it. Sandsend has them too , I've not been down the Sandsend ones as even in the 80s they didn't look too good but have been through the kettleness passage Cheers Russ
Another lovely tunnel, I did honestly think you'd done that one alone until I saw other people, great you'd got to the end of that addit, love the don't think I'll be able to get much further... I've made it 😁😄
Great video, did kettleness and sandsend tunnels last year, so looking forward to your sandsend video to see if things have changed much , my explore are also uploaded on my channel 👍
Brilliant. Just been on hols up there, really fascinating and thank you. Too old to be that daring! So enjoy your videos and pretend I'm with you. Are you going to visit Port Mulgrave anytime soon? I wanted to go down there, but path has apparently disappeared 😮.
@@TrekkingExploration yeah I just thought it was bridge didn't realise it was a tunnel entrance till I see this video. There's a map just past the stairs at runswick bay heading to kettleness that says disused mine but we couldn't find anything
You should do the whitby to Scarborough disused railway.great video I believe Sandsend tunnel is more dangerous..I think its had a collapse in the portal or the roof
Most interesting, Ant. The tunnel was rather short in curvature, and so the speed through it with the check rail must have been at a minimum. The side tunnel/recess, must be a one off where spoil from the construction was tipped over the cliff next to the sea. It was good of you to go through and show us all. The photos of that tunnel and the trains - marvellous! Many thanks for the video.
At 13:30. I think you are looking at where the indigenous rock has been hewn out to accommodate the tunnel bore. Those stones were not brought in, they were already there.
it appears as if you were inside a greater structure. Those refuge ports go deep inside the melted structure. The brick lines were evident everywhere you went. I'm curious about the extreme stone and brick masonry in that early time with a tiny horse and cart population.
@@TrekkingExploration The north portal of the Sandsend Tunnel is pretty dangerous, it’s definitely showing signs of an imminent collapse. Still accessible, from the north portal, but completely blocked at the south portal. czcams.com/video/5YAQBdXkw6o/video.html
December 10th 2023: Eric the potato is nothing but a shrivelled brown mess with two eyes…. However, the potato near one of the adits must have fallen onto the ground at some point and sprouted. There’s a small cluster of tiny potatoes 😂
I was gutted that he was giving up on following that side tunnel all the way to the daylight, but then he came through and made the sacrifice to the mud! Legend! Well worth the view. Thank you!
Thank you very much. I'd have been disappointed with myself if I hadn't at least tried
A very brave exploration! Had you been alone and got stuck in the smaller tunnel, we would never have seen this or any more of your videos. The photos you included of the main tunnel were excellent, and seem to have been perfectly exposed. Thanks for all of it!
Think he is to clever to get stuck 😂😂👍😍
Brilliant explore. You are a brave man going through that other tunnel leading to the cliff. But it certainly made for thrilling viewing. Thank you for putting your time into all of this and to share it with us.
Well done Ant for pushing all the way through that little tunnel - that was amazing to see - even thou you did get wet feet!!! 😉🚂🚂🚂
This is such a gem of a channel! Every video is superb 👍
Thanks very much that's very kind
We did both tunnels 2016 and saw the adit in Kettleness tunnel, but only dared go part way in. Glad you went all the way through so we could see how and where it comes out. Loved the video boys!
As wonderful as this video, with its compelling music your still photography is absolutely awesome
Thanks very much very kind
The time and commitment you put into these adventures are appreciated Ant. Fascinating video as always 👍🏻
Thanks very much Ben 🙂🙂
Hi Ant, I haven’t been commenting lately, I don’t know what else to say about the amazing video quality, research and ideal music. All the best.
Thanks very much Phillip. Very kind
Very Cool
Thanks very much 🙂
That was my stomping ground for a long time when I was young, but I never got to go in the tunnels from Sandsend to Kettleness. That was over 40 years ago. Always wanted to though. Great to see this.
This would have been number one vintage railway journey with such views ...
It would have been lovely and the Scarborough to Whitby line
Something about these videos Ant. They’re so nostalgic. I’ve watched since you went to ladybower a few months back. Now I can’t wait for the next one to drop
So pleased you are enjoying them. It means a lot 🙂
Very interesting video. The side tunnel reminds me of the days when I used to explore old abandoned mine workings and having to crawl in places. A fascinating old railway tunnel in quite some location.
It was not so long ago I looked at both tunnels as much as I could from Google and old maps. Living abroad I can't do much else, so your video was absolutely perfect. Here in DK, where I live, we don't have tunnels or viaducts as we are more flat, so your videos are so interesting.
That was spell binding Ant, just amazing. Thank you and take care
Thanks very much Christine. Part 2 next week 😉
Yeah thats fantastic. The old British tunnels have the best work inside i think!
Thankyou for watching :)
Today we did the kettleness to Sandsend walk. Wasn't intending to enter the tunnel but we did. The only light we had was our phones. I'm glad of your video, I can use it to show people where we went. My son went in the little tunnel.
Another fantastic video Ant. For older viewers like myself this is the only way to see these places and imagine the experience of the cramped conditions of the tunnel in the tunnel. Many thanks.
Thanks very much Phillip so pleased you enjoyed it 🙂
Just watched your video today. A great travel back in time. Thanks for the weekly travel back in time. Enjoy the weekend, cheers Ant! 😊
Thanks very much Martin you too
Great video Ant, hope the poor chap at the end was OK,🤣🤣 xx
Ha ha yes all good
Excellent video..very enjoyable with a good laugh at the end. Must say too..just loved your "synthesizer" sound track for this one as well. All the best.
Cheers Tim. I like to change the music around occasionally
Great vid Ant. Thanks for sharing. Looked like a great explore. Don’t suppose Richard sent a postcard from his grand trip….
Ha ha ha he's so pleased included it at the end 😂😂
Erm, no. I missed the last collection
Fabulous and thanks for taking the trouble to take us through the adit
Always 1000 thumbs up.
Thanks very much Joseph 🙂
What a brilliant video. How on earth did they manage to move all the stone and build such a lovely tunnel,the stonework was beautiful. You will need to start and put a hard hat on as some brickwork was scary,especially when you went through the tunnel to the cliff edge.
I really enjoy watching these. Keep safe.
I really loved this explore Ant with all the old maps, too. I was amazed to see that adit was not purposely collapsed. I'm interested to see how you get your pictures. Is it light painting, or do you have a large lumen torch with a long exposure? Another great vlog, thanks for sharing.
Lovely little vid that ant, loved the adits for the spoil really cool
Thanks very much 🙂🙂🙂🙂
Absolutely brilliant, thanks for all your effort in making these video's
Fun stuff!
👍👍👍👊😎
Thanks George 🙂
Walked these about thirty years ago ,they are slowly decaying ,great video
Lovely video again, Ant. I remember both tunnels so well from when we lived in the moors up there. Explored all that line (and Grinkle tunnel too!) Looking forward to when you do Sandsend.
Amazing! I've seen videos on these tunnels before, and they've mentioned the adits, but no-one yet has braved the crawl to the outside on any of the videos I've watched. Fantastic job - I've been dying to know what it was like on the outside 🙂
Glad you enjoyed it Bill and thanks for watching. Sandsend Tunnel shall follow next week
@@TrekkingExploration And I shall look forward to it!
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@@BastardSquad Excellent video, and a brave crawl through those adits 🙂
Top vid Ant, great research, fantastic tunnel and adit - you don't want to come out of that one in a rush!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Magnificent! another brilliant video continuing your exploration of an awesome railway.Get your tin hat on!
Wow, wow, wow!! That was so amazing seeing that side adit where spoil had been tipped off and down the cliff. Read about it in books, but never seen it before! Still wow!!
It was somewhat freaky but I kept going. Probably safer than the actual tunnel 👍
Great overview and insight as always 👍
From 8:10 the addit relief/debris outscape to cliff area was risky but amazing 👏
It was good fun. Probably safer than the tunnel 😂
Another fascinating video Ant, thanks
Thanks very much Michael 🙂
Wow what another amazing find in North Yorkshire my auntie lives in North Allerton in North Yorkshire thats for sharing your journey with us 😍🥰
Great explore Ant, I love these abandoned railway walks.
Glad you enjoyed it
You need to call in Martin Zero he loves disappearing down holes and jumping off cliffs..
you be carefull ant we dont want you getting trapped i a collapse,great video
A cliffhanger experience! Thank you!
Thanks for watching Malcolm
Thanks Ant. Great video of a place close to my heart. Looking forward to you exploring further south in Sandsend, Whitby and Scarborough. Keep up the good work
Thanks very much. I've done part of the Whitby end I'll be back for the remainder around April
Just brilliant l really enjoyed your video, thank you
Thanks very much indeed
Fantastic thanks Ant. Such stonework thru that tunnel, incredible. Just loved it. Thanks for taking me along. Please take care
Thanks Linda. Glad to take you along
Top man yet another quality video you’re just one step above the other explore videos keep them coming 👍
Thanks very much Andrew very kind
Brilliant video
Thanks very much Phil
Wonderful video!
Thanks very much Alison 🙂
Another very interesting tunnel explore! really enjoyed this one
Thanks so much Janice 🙂
Great video, great soundtrack.
Thanks very much Barry 🙂
Absolutely brilliant video Ant. I’ve seen videos on the tunnel before but never knew about the adit tunnel. Was so glad when you continued to the end at the expense of your old shoes. Well worth it.
The good news is the footwear survived and live on 😆 Thanks very much indeed
Fantastic video, excellent still images augment the video nicely, great enthusiasm and a good description of where you are and what the tunnel was for.
Thank you very much. Very kind of you 😊
Great 👍
Thank you
Your video's always have such incredible music!
Glad you like them Peter thank you 🙂
Fantastic as always. I have often wondered how it would be to convert part of a tunnel to a home.
you have made the best video of kettleness tunnel to date, everyone else did not go into the addit , some never even commented on it, well done!
Thanks very much for your comment. Very kind I'm glad you enjoyed it. Sandsend next week 👍
You’ve been on some great journeys but that is a gem!
Thanks very much Alan much appreciated 🙂
Great to watch the video after bumping into you on the Cindertrack last week
Thanks Mathew 😉😆
Brilliant thanks
Thank you for watching 🙂
Its so ridiculous we live right on the edge of all these places in Derbyshire and apart from the plug holes I have no idea how to find any of the other stuff you look at, great to watch tho, thank you
Brilliant video Ant. Stunning work. You're a braver man than I (not to mention slimmer). Thanks.
Cheers Dene. Glad you enjoyed it mate 👍👍
Yes, carefully tread around the track bed. We don't want you slipping over the edge, mate. Although your companion's tumble was pretty impressive. No injuries I hope.... 🤓
Always careful. Plenty to go back for in that area too
@@TrekkingExploration oooo! I wait with baited breath. Cheers 🤓👍
I was expecting an underground dead-end spur!
Evening Ant, haven't had chance to watch it all yet. I save your videos and wobblys until I can watch them properly
The passage was for dumping spoil when they built it. Sandsend has them too , I've not been down the Sandsend ones as even in the 80s they didn't look too good but have been through the kettleness passage
Cheers Russ
Hi Russ thanks for the comment. We followed up with Sandsend Tunnel the same afternoon and shall be on next week 🙂
Excellent video , the tunnels I never knew existed. Stay safe on your next explore
Thanks very much for watching Claire
Another lovely tunnel, I did honestly think you'd done that one alone until I saw other people, great you'd got to the end of that addit, love the don't think I'll be able to get much further... I've made it 😁😄
Wow what a mad explore that was
The side tunnel was one of the highlights but scary at the same time
Keep them coming please 👍👍😍
That side tunnel I'm glad I got out to the other side
@@TrekkingExploration Think biggest fear would of been how close was that bloody cliff edge🥵🥵🤔👍😂
Great video, did kettleness and sandsend tunnels last year, so looking forward to your sandsend video to see if things have changed much , my explore are also uploaded on my channel 👍
Cheers for watching I'll pop over and have a look
This bridges magnificent were pulled down very quick so it could not be reopened.
Brilliant. Just been on hols up there, really fascinating and thank you. Too old to be that daring! So enjoy your videos and pretend I'm with you. Are you going to visit Port Mulgrave anytime soon? I wanted to go down there, but path has apparently disappeared 😮.
Insane tunnel in a tunnel. Never seen anything like that before.
Wait until you see the next one 😉
That tunnel out on to the cliff is just unbelievable
It'll probably fall to landslides eventually
Stumbled on this because I've been in kettleness today looking for a disused mine, which I didn't find hence the Google search, pretty impressed
Quite intrigued with you mentioning the disused mine.... I wonder where that is?
Did you see Sandsend Tunnel a few hundred metres further along?
@@TrekkingExploration yeah I just thought it was bridge didn't realise it was a tunnel entrance till I see this video. There's a map just past the stairs at runswick bay heading to kettleness that says disused mine but we couldn't find anything
Sorry just reread my reply we see the kettleness entrance not the Sandsend
Cant believe i missed this vid until now
Good you've found it now 😀
@@TrekkingExploration
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This "Journey" must have ended with the washer and dryer topped off with a nice cup of hot tea. "Have a nice trip, see you next fall."
Luckily it was at the end of the day after both tunnels were walked 😂
You should do the whitby to Scarborough disused railway.great video I believe Sandsend tunnel is more dangerous..I think its had a collapse in the portal or the roof
Hi Stephen. I have started that and shall return to complete it around April 🙂
great video great music too who is it ? cheers
Most interesting, Ant. The tunnel was rather short in curvature, and so the speed through it with the check rail must have been at a minimum. The side tunnel/recess, must be a one off where spoil from the construction was tipped over the cliff next to the sea. It was good of you to go through and show us all. The photos of that tunnel and the trains - marvellous! Many thanks for the video.
At 13:30. I think you are looking at where the indigenous rock has been hewn out to accommodate the tunnel bore. Those stones were not brought in, they were already there.
Yes it's definitely natural stone you can see all the pick marks
not got claustrophobia then Ant - look out for the morlocks!
I didn't see any on this occasion 😉
Local to me this one yet I've never went and explored it.
It's nice and dry currently. Walk beyond the southern portal and Sandsend is currently open too
I've explores a number of tunnels myself.
@0:36 I'm seeing evidence of melted construction from a recent cataclysm
it appears as if you were inside a greater structure. Those refuge ports go deep inside the melted structure. The brick lines were evident everywhere you went.
I'm curious about the extreme stone and brick masonry in that early time with a tiny horse and cart population.
Was that Middy taking a dive at the end?
ant the places you get into for the channel are mindblowing
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you. Next week's is even better 😉
Where the hell is Kettleness ? Never even heard of it !
North Yorkshire
I put that spud there in December 2022. Surprised its still there and in good nick….😂
Ha really 😂😂😂😂 is it like a calling card? Love it 😂😂
@@TrekkingExploration
The north portal of the Sandsend Tunnel is pretty dangerous, it’s definitely showing signs of an imminent collapse. Still accessible, from the north portal, but completely blocked at the south portal.
czcams.com/video/5YAQBdXkw6o/video.html
Dont go into the adits... czcams.com/video/Lx0FyBCI4xU/video.html
December 10th 2023: Eric the potato is nothing but a shrivelled brown mess with two eyes…. However, the potato near one of the adits must have fallen onto the ground at some point and sprouted. There’s a small cluster of tiny potatoes 😂
Could the tunnel have come across old mine workings from before the Tunnel was constructed !!?
Hi Sam maybe, but this was definitely used for removing spoil and waste
Great video. Were there any signs that bats have colonised the tunnels?
Thanks very much. No I didn't see any for either tunnel
Another cracker video, hey you need a better torch which doesn't give that awful white spot when filming 😉