We Found 'Mystery' Tunnels underneath The White Cliffs of Dover!
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Join us on one of our most Exciting and DANGEROUS Explores yet!!
Some hair raising climbs........and falls!
We were told about some recently opened tunnels buried deep under the famous White cliffs of Dover,
Originally built into tunnels during the Napoleonic wars of the mid 1800's, these tunnels were also repurposed during WW2 as deep level, civilian air raid shelters.
The origins of the tunnels are actually quite a mystery, so we delve deep into the subterranean caves to see what we can find.
Joined on the explore by,
Exploring Within,
Hidden history with Ray
Cu3tard cream
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My Grandad showed me these tunnels when I was young. We didn't go far into them as we had no lights. Great fun following you guys and thanks for sharing it.
I remember going into some of these tunnels 60 years ago and eventually got escorted out through the army barracks. Several of us swung around an iron fencing which over hung the cliff face. We must have been mad, but it was great fun at the time. Fantastic to watch your You Tube clip.
The army were still using them? Oh wait, 60 years ago? [does some math] .. that's still the 1960's though? I thought they were abandoned and mothballed directly after the war? they were still using some of them for something 20 years after?
60 years ago and you were what about 20 or something back then at the youngest? sSo you are 80 or older now writing that message? Sure sure mate, pathetic liar.
I remember hiding in these tunnels during the battle of Hastings. I was holed up with a cpl of farmers from Milton Keynes!
I remember when I helped built these tunnels during the Napoleon wars… rubbing my sweaty body towards my fellow comrades, and touching their… oh, I miss those old days…
@@pelinoregeryon6593 The Tunnels in the White Cliffs of Dover remained open until 1984.
The tunnel complex within Dover is amazing! Nice to see Steve & ray bck . 👍
imagine the sheer amount of work went into these tunnels.
We didn’t see any light at the end of the tunnel on this one 🤣 Glad we made it out safe though 🤟
Well thats good other wise it means you are dead 😅
Those last tunnels with the rounded floors were the sewers that served the bunker. I hope you washed up good (both yourselves & your gear) after the exploration! Hopefully you won't get polio, typhoid, yellow fever, scarlet fever or one of the other good old-time sicknesses! When one was followed to a dead end with only a small opening to above, you might have been under the lavatory area you explored earlier. Exploring sewers like that also carries the risk of being drowned. If it started raining while in them you might have experienced a sudden rush of fast moving water that very likely could have killed you. Many sanitary sewer systems also function as storm drains so they can collect & carry very large amounts of storm water very quickly.
@@rossmacintosh5652 Luckily we made it out all good with no issues 👍
Try that in certain Pacific bunkers and you're getting a Mozzie bourne virus@@ExploringWithin
@@rossmacintosh5652 that's exactly what I was thinking! They could have gotten wedged in there and drowned!
I'm surprised experienced explorers, like yourselves, would not have at least one set of spare batteries for your flashlights (torches). Just a suggestion... At any rate, thanks for posting your explorations. As a student of history they are fascinating.
These are the worst type of explorers, also they take a cripple with them and let someone separate from the group , it’s disgusting. Who doesn’t take back up torch’s and batteries. Worst exploitation channel I have ever seen
Middle class kids,get their jollies.
@@user-gm3om2cv4z ?
Spare batteries for the lights (or a spare cheapo light) and a few pieces of sidewalk-chalk (for markin' where the *bleep* you've been, mate!) Chalk, not paint... thats just tacky...
Excellent point, and a tape measure, compass, bright color spray paint to number each intersection.
Very cool explore! My main fear would be encountering dry drowning in a pocket of methane, in one of those places. I'm amazed at how extensive that tunnel network is. Also amazed at how little water there was, considering the walls are chalk. Thanks for doing this.
You guys are insane. you broke the cardinal rule for underground exploration. ALWAYS BRING EXTRA BATTERIES FOR ALL YOUR LIGHTS, and also a full power bank for your rechargeable gear and don't forget the cables to connect them to your power bank. Light is the one thing you CANNOT do without! Other than that, you guys did a bang up job, I had no idea that there were tunnels in the Dover cliffs, Also I thought the white cliffs of dover were solid rock, and not chalk! Shows how much I know! I am part of a Flint Knapping community and came across a guy who wanted to do some knapping of rock from the Cliffs of Dover, but neither of us knew it was Chalk! So it would be completely useless for flint knapping! But it would be good for Carving. I have some carving tools used for various stone such as sandstone, soapstone and chalk so I could make something quite nice with a decent slab of it, so I am looking at the rock in the tunnels and thinking, hmmm, I could do some carving of that rock too, it would be nice to have a nice three foot or four foot rectangular slab of that Chalk but I don't think anyone quarries it, do they?
It’s because they’re just amateurs calling themselves explorers. Thats the problem with the internet….🤷🏾♂️
The last tunnel (the one before the mosquitoes) looked like a sewer to my engineer's eye. The shape and the slightly sloped channel - the W.C.'s had to drain somewhere...
With Dover becoming a garrison town, there was a need for barracks and storerooms for the additional troops and their equipment. The effective solution to this was to create a complex of tunnels about 15 meters below the surface of the famous White Cliffs of Dover... As well as Casemate there are four other Dover Castle tunnels. At the top is Annex, which was dug out in 1941 to use as a military dressing station, where casualties were assessed and treated before being sent to hospitals further inland...At its deepest, the tunnel is 75 metres (246 feet) below the sea level.
Got to love how they keep it juuust maintained enough to be re-used quickly in an emergency.
WOW-O-WOW was that a great find and tour. Those tunnels are very extraordinary. It's so wonderful that you explored them. I wonder if anyone has made a 3D representational drawing of the entire system of tunnels. That would be something to see. Thank you all for the great explore. I really enjoyed watching this video.
A thumbs up for the 3D idea.
@@PennyManning2
Thanks
Could bring a camera with a photogrametry app on it and record, it would make a 3d map for you.
@@aserta
I can't do it.
Digital mapping these places would be nice to have
Nice explore!! Made me nervous though. I explore old anthracite coal mines in Pennsylvsnia and I recommend you use a surveyors string and tie it to the beginning. As you go deeper the string will always lead you back(especially if your lights fail) just like firemen follow their hose back out of a building. It's like an automatic maping back to the entrance. Do you have an air meter with you? Just incase the air is stale(low oxygen).Great explore!!
The Greek story of the Minotaur and the Labarinth used string to accomplish his mission and return to safety the same way.
These fools are unaware of every hazard, and the crazy thing is if these muppets screw up ,especially lard ass .with that oh so professional rope system they have . A team of professionals are going to have to look for theme.
Stupid to not have guide strong and extra batteries
My thoughts too. They all needed head lights, that way they have bothhands free to support themselves. Even a piece of chalk to mark the walls would have helped.
Look forward to this. 30 mins to go
This was an amazing explore. Well used routes in and out. Much human traffic has used those tunnels. It was a tad spooky in there. Well done guys on another excellent explore and thanks for sharing it with us lot! Take care team. See you next weekend! 🤗💙💙🤗
Glad you enjoyed Nanny!
Have a great week 😁👍
Thank you all, for the explore! Much better without all the steel reinforcements around ya.
Safe journeys, and hopefully no more mosquitos!
My dad fell off the cliffs when he was 17, that was in 1914, lol.
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Totally blown away by this video. Never knew about the existence of such an underground bomb shelter in Dover. Thousands could take cover in such an area. Thank you for exploring these tunnels and sharing on UTube. Without your curiosity and bravery I never would have seen it. I’m sure this area was utilized during the horrible bombings of WW II. May they never be necessary again.
No I never knew either it's amazing
They have tunnels towards Deal, they go to Folkestone, with sleeping areas, hospitals, etc.
The place is unreal.
I get the feeling they were for arms and men to fight guerrilla war against the Germans if they invaded
Great Lines Casemates
Hell, they're open to see in many places. Dover castle.
Fort Amherst
Much if it collapsed or under water, a lot not.
What a brilliant place to explore….thanks for sharing 👍🏻👍🏻
SpiderAlex climbs again. I love tunnels and bunker explores and was astounded at how long the tunnels ran for. Interesting to see names and dates to see how far back the history goes. Thanks Alex Steve and Ray. Xx
That was amazing , those tunnels went on forever . Thanks for sharing that explore , in some places it was very dodgey , with no place to turn around , and full of mosquitoes , that would bring on a panic attack . I'm glad I saw it from this side of the screen . Stuart in Canada ..
That was awesome well done all top job custard you kept up well. Loved this explore it was exciting and different.❤
Loved the banter! 🇦🇺
The sloped doors are anti gas doors they had a treated cloth layed against the slope. They could be rolled down from above and were very fast to install. They used them in WW1 bunkers on the western front. The oval tunnels are the sewers
Thanks for this information. Greetings f' Brazil.
I think you doing the Dover cliff complex keeps you fit and on your toes to stay in shape for other projects Alex.Its a good team training tool.Heal fast Ed,your needed.
I screwed up and watched Exploring Within's video first. I normally wait for yours to watch 1st and watch the others after. I do like watching all the explores because I see different things. I started watching your channel 1st so I like to start with yours 1st. Still catching up with Steve Matt and Ray's libraries because they are all good as well. Thx again guys and a shout out to to Ned and Eddie
Another great explore boys and girl, great Sunday eve entertainment!
Take it easy peeps!
What a cool explore. Thanks for all you do and much love to you ❤❤
I understand those tunnels are VERY haunted. We've heard about it even in the states.
Hello Alex and gang! What an amazing tunnel but I wouldn’t want to be in a small space. Great video and thanks for sharing!😊❤
I had a lady friend from Scotland, who immigrated to the States after the big war, and she told me that when she was a teenager, she and all the other children who would be playing in the fields below, would all run into the caves (that's what she called them), when the bombs were falling. She told me that there wasn't a minute to lose, and if you tarried, you would die. She told me that one time, that her girlfriend was lagging behind, and my friend, (her nickname was Kitty), said one moment the gal was there, and the next moment she was gone. I can't even imagine how frightening it was to have to run to the caves while bombs were falling, let alone the horror of losing a friend because her little legs couldn't carry her fast enough. 😭
Thank-you for this video. My friend is gone now, she passed from old age, but now I know what the caves look like that she was talking about.
I watch them every Sunday and I look forward to it
Love these channels. So much abandoned building and bunkers we made and spent millions and just they left to rot. See it all over the world. I watch Exploring the unbeaten path also. Great work guys. And I love the excitement they have. I find fascinating who made that and who worked down there. Be good to find info to try and find who worked there and interview tjem
Nice exploration. When I was younger I explored the tunnels under Ft Armistead in Baltimore harbor. This was in the 1970's. I wouldn't go there now too many weirdos and creepy people hang around there.
Awesome explore as always man! Smashing it! Stay safe and well Guys and girls! 👌💪⭐️❤️
“That is the start of every horror film” how true.
This looks great. Can’t wait to see the gang doin their thing!
Top explore guys. Thoroughly enjoyed 👍
Oh! Really enjoyed the exploration. The colored bricking was gorgeous. Very pretty. Thx!!!
😘🌷🌷🌷👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Brilliant, enjoyed this so much, well done guys and Custard Cream also.
Great explore and video, thanks Alex 😎👍
An awsome adventure from you guys. Top draw as always. Thanks for doing this for our entertainment 10/10
Amazing explore! Love how pristine those labyrinthine tunnels were. There are just SO many tunnels under Dover, and these were brand-new to me too, which is always a treat.
Wow amazing well done great exploring
Looking forward to watching the video guy’s.
Mate, your explores are unreal! Taking this to the next level.
This was so entertaining guys, I loved it. Thanks everyone 😊
One of the best videos so far! Awesome video guys! 🤟🇦🇺🦘
Another great video.👍
AWESOME JOB exploring and sharing the adventure !!! Many THANKS
Great explore Alex, someone has spent a lot of time and money building the supports and things. Really interesting to see what looked like a room full of flimsy petrol cans rusting away. Keep up the good work stay safe. 👍
Oh I am so sorry. I fall asleep, so the premier passed away. Have a good start into the week and cheers to Vacant Haven 👍👍👍
Thanks for the tour.
Thank you very much for this Video! Please take care of you and stay safe👍👍👍
Just like to say, I've been in some great wartime tunnels in Dover and have enjoyed exploring them. I was searching for this one, but didn't find it. I would have liked to have see this one for sure. I'm sure though, there are many I haven't been in and would like very much if possible, to join you guys on an explore sometime. I used to have a friend from Kent who I used to go with, but unfortunately his work prevents him from going anymore, which means, I go on my own. Not the same. I've seen a couple of you videos and have enjoyed watching them, also, looks like you are a good bunch of guys.
Great explore guys, thanks xx
Every time you guys do tunnels - my heart is in my mouth - how on earth do you remember how to get out? Doesn’t it scare you ? X
Brilliant explore x
Still worth watching once again thx guys
some of the best exploring i ever seen great video funny stuff and I like how you guys get along keep up the good stuff
Stunning. Imagine finding that when you were kids.
WoW I came across your Ch by total accident and the video is of an area I've been too, many years ago !! - When we visited my aunt ! Who lived just up the road .. There are some great areas to explore and visit all within a few mins drive of here. Many great times were spent exploring them..
Well done guys! TY for sharing!! God Bless!!!
That was Epic. Thank you for the Adventure . Can't wait for the next one ❤❤❤❤❤
"Ray" is the worse kind of explorer to explore with, wants to get everywhere first, do everything first, see everything first, and spoil it for everyone else by telling you what's there.
Yep, he was annoying.
Yep, i was constantly annoyed by his demeanor and actions.
And you can tell he's not injured. Just putting it on for attention. Why would you even go down there with a leg injury
I thought he did great!! Think his sense of direction kept them from getting list 😊
Helpful for the few who used them as air raíd shelters , and to the mobility impaired , and those who get claustrophobic .
Great video. Really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing.
Hello 👋🏻 from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦. I love your channel and the amazing adventures!
What an awesome exploration , cheers 🍻 guys ! 🙂 those tunnels are crazy so many of them running all over the place down there. It’s hard to know where to go next and easy to get lost! 😮 I’m only about 10 min in but definitely looking forward to seeing all of this 👍🏻
Anyone have any idea what all the army tins were for ? Maybe fuel oil / liquid white gas cans for lamps / or cooking stovetops etc ?
Good luck tonight, mate, hope you have a good one, you deserve it.
Love the dedication guys. Keep it up love watching this stuff !
That was awesome thanks for the tour
Thanks for posting this awesome adventurous video, i enjoyed watching it immensely 🙂
So brilliant watching you exploring caves
Thankyou really enjoyed that guys well done ❤
Spoiler: They have regular tours of these "Mystery" tunnels with actors dressed up as soldiers. In the UK, at the town of Dover, up on the top of the chalk cliffs, there are three tourist attractions: A Castle, A 2000 year old Roman lighthouse with an attached church and "Secret Wartime Tunnels". During the tour, they allude to older lower levels that at too dangerous to go through, which are probably the ones these folks are wandering through, although, I had hoped that the lower dangerous levels were actually still used and that the dangerous label was just a ruse to keep people away.
Wot an explore brilliant love it thank you great video
Amazing , I'd love to explore them, love your channel, rite up my street 👍
That was awesome guys loved it 😀👍👍👍👍👍
That was an epic adventure. Im from the US and the first video I’ve seen. Hooked! Liked, shared, subscribed, and commented. I had no idea of the term mozzies. We call them skeaters for short. I hate them. I’m really allergic to the ones in my state. I’ve been bit by some, I could feel in Alaska. They were huge! I wasn’t allergic to them so the bit did not swell up or itch insanely bad.
Great find. Ready for more adventures and watching old videos.
Thanks for checking out the Video!
We have plenty more underground explores on the channel as well as Mansions etc, hope you enjoy!
And I'll definitely be using the term Skeeters now 😁👍
@@VacantHaven you must observe that the whole structure= mountain is a melted red brick building
Amazing. Thank you for the video.
It doesn’t look very ancient. Unlike many other secret underground tunnels everywhere in the world.
In the early eighties our firm did a survey of the tunnels under Brighton from one of two entrances in the town hall cellars, one of the chambers was under lock and key and contained a home guard weapons stash from the second world war still intact and fully stocked, eight months later part of the survey was re done from the second entrance as the original entrance had been covered over.......we were told not to discuss the original entrance and to remove it from any survey mapping............wonder if its still there?
If you ever think of a place you'd like to see explored, you can always email me at alexio21@hotmail.co.uk with any details 👍
That was crazy amazingly wow to watch .
I was feeling clostaphobic just watching you guys go into those tight tunnels.
But there is always a beckoning to go and see where it leads to
Thankyou ❤
Well done guys I enjoyed that video
Always have backup lighting. A spare light, extra batteries, Plug in charging kind of light with charged power bank... Thats like 101... And leaving marks,.or leaving markers in caves and tunnels.. Rope line tied off as well incase your flashlight and backup go.. Can at least feel the rope back out...
Having been brought up in Dover we knew there were tunnels under the Castle, my father and I went down one on an explore once until military boots preceded the lights going out. Ramsey organized Dunkirk evacuation from quarters there, but this was a revelation, thanks 👍NZ
amazing explore , thanks guys and Custard!
😂😂😂 You said a onsie! I laughed so hard out loud. I love watching y'all. ❤
Thanks for these great videos
Amazing and fascinating!!!
Thank you that was exciting, scary but well interesting well done all of you ❤
brilliant find and how much effort and man power was used to create those tunnels to be just left to nature and money !!!
I know they should do what they have done at fan bay shelter so it can be kept and maintained
So exciting,felt like I was there
24:40 Was probably a water, fuel, or sewage storage tank. The plaster treatment on the walls, the pipes in and out, and the mounting bolts on the top to probably mount a pump or other equipment; and the fact your boots were covered in mud shows that section is holding water. Would be curious to know if it was mud on the floor, or nearly 100 year old septic silt.
I carnt get back on to the live chat. Still watching thou this is amazing u guys u go above n beyond thank you ❤
I'm very impressed ❤
Hi lad there's loads of them scattered all over the place and gun in placements. 👍🏻👍🏻
Nice going! I got lost; I don't know how you found your way out. Thanks!
Cool explore! Very interesting place Stay safe. All the best from Northern Nevada, USA
Very nice to see Alex, in his natural habitat exploring chalk tunnels and being The Mole-Spiderman.😉 Interesting and enjoyable video nice length too. You are all so brave to be there in semi darkness. Thank you for the fun tag along 💖💖 Flowers for Custard Cream 💐💐
Spider-mole lol that's it!!
Cheers as always Jackie, hope you're doing well across the pond
@@VacantHaven I wish you wellness and happiness always. 💖💖⭐⭐🏆
Hidden history!! Good job to all..
Great stuff
Oh wow, _so_ glad I found your channel…
Of course, now I have to binge every video 🥳🎉
Love how you guys speak, its so intriguing. Keep it up boys!
I wish I lived in a place with much history. You can SEE the layers of history in those tunnels. That probably started as a natural cave that a Saxon dug a bit deeper. Then it got dug deeper and wider when Napoleon did his thing. Then the early 20th century reinforcements and expansions. If a Canadian wanted to visit and see a thing like this, how would they go about it?
Get an ordnance survey map of Dover
Been around since before the Sais.
Having done constructing work around the country for 40years, Dover is unbelievable!
The Wells, sea defences, railways, mammoth teeth we found on the beach at the Western Docks were unreal!
The whole area around here is a historical marvel!
Awesome explore 🧲⚓️👍
That was amazing I would love to go down there myself with you guys to look around the tunnels of Dover. I know some ww2 airfields if you guys are up for coming up to Lincolnshire for a walk about in Lincolnshire there are some old homes around here.