7 YEARS Digging 1000 Yards - Tilberthwaite Copper Mine , Coniston UK

Between 2008 and 2015, The Cumbria Amenity Trust Mining History Society -CATMHS-, undertook the Monumental Task Of digging all the 1000 yards of Tunnel collapses from a 1850’s Drainage level so they could access The long lost tilberthwaite copper mine. Follow us exploring the full length of the tunnel , bearing witness To One of the biggest Mine exploration feats in History !!!

[@tp9818]

Really glad to have found this video. Been as far as the gate and heard about the project. What an achievement reopening it. Thanks for sharing this and satisfying a long time curiosity 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@raydowley1038]

another awesome explore. The sheer determination of the 3 guys to do what they did is staggering, hope this mine is kept safe from the vandals. think we should all raise a glass to salute the work of the 3 guys and the CATMHS

[@Gunniboysexplorers]

That is impressive work there is mines where i live that needs a good dig out and drain out

[@davidpierotti2896]

Good stuff 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@paulwinstanleyoutdoors9413]

i went there last year, told myself i wouldn't go back but it's so inviting!!!

[@cynthiatyler1606]

This is the most amazing thing I've seen. I love the history of this mine and the dedication to preserving it. What an achievement. Thanks

[@johnhodgkinson9674]

What an experience I love to see all these hidden gems

[@chaz2785]

This is the most incredible mine explore story and video I have ever seen. And I watch a lot of mine videos. Thank you very much for sharing with us all!

[@superchargedgascock]

Great video. Thanks

[@pauln1557]

The scale of this dig is hard to believe. I used to do mine trips with C.A.T. in the early 80's, it is great to see there are still people exploring and pushing these old mines. Now I live in New Zealand so I doubt I'll ever go back to the Lake district, but if I do then I'll be buying the 3 diggers a pint !!

[@brannancloward]

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! I want to have a conversation with the guys who did this for sure!

[@EXPLORINGWITHMATTY]

This has been on my to do list for a fair few months now.. you beat me to it. Nother banger of a video tho dude

[@trecker59]

Great vid

[@rogerrabbit6522]

You have awesome videos, fantastic footage and a view into places many would never see. What are the handheld strip lights? I have been looking for one for ages.

[@doubleboost]

Great stuff

[@onanysundrymule3144]

Thanks for showcasing this Antonio, I tell you C.A.T. is where it's at. You should see Hudgill (Nenthead) and Ding-dong in Furness. Of course the D.C.C. have also done wonders at Alderley Edge, and P.D.M.H.S in Derbyshire etc. Kind regards.

[@pengoat9]

Can you put a link to where I can buy one of the light torches ,saber? Thanks Gary

[@undergroundexplorersc9c270]

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263194247031

[@JamesWilson-gw2ij]

No wellies allowed in old mines?

[@ItsMe-io5bl]

Quality videos mate. Just subbed. can see you take pride in your filming and editing, and youve been to many of the places i have so its great to watch them being filmed clearly. Keep up the good work! Where you from if you dont mind me askin? been trying to figure your accent for a while now?

[@undergroundexplorersc9c270]

Hi Mate ! Thanks taking your time in writing to us and for your positive feedback I’m glad you like the videos , It’s something I love to do along with photography !. glad to hear you enjoying seeing a film of the places you have been ! That’s exactly how I feel when I view them , it’s a way to live again my underground exploration from the comfort of home ! 😄 I am from Menorca , Spain but been in the U.K. 18years now based in Sheffield !.. many back in my homeland say I have an English accent ! And some here even say the Yorkshire twang comes through now lol , no wonder many can’t guess my accent ! Lol Kind Regards Antonio

[@ItsMe-io5bl]

@@undergroundexplorersc9c270 Thanks to you for writing back! Ah menorca! i would defenatly not have guessed that, you can hear the yorkshire in it now youve mentioned! Ive been to Menorca for a holiday when i was younger, about 35 years ago, small world! Iam from the other side of the hills in Burnley, so not far. See you in your next vid

[@citizenavatar]

Why no videos of Alderley Edge copper mines

[@RichieWellock]

nice

[@rdamp2374]

Fantastic work by the three men for seven years only on the weekends.Did they get paid for the work if not a bronze plaque with there names on it put at the opening.

[@undergroundexplorersc9c270]

Was all free labour From their love to the mine !

[@tomtom4405]

As well as 7 years of work, how much money did they have to invest in getting hold of bags/steel/materials. It's a staggering amount of effort

[@undergroundexplorersc9c270]

A lot of money invested I imagine !!!

[@OBLIVIONevolvedurbex]

Another great vid love BILLS sexy legs face not bad either lol lovely tour by bill of this fantastic mine love your camera work too well done nice one

[@moosecarnival6350]

I smoked a fat doink in that mine

[@alanwatkiss7993]

I used to work in coal mines, some of the geology we used to see was unbelievable. Fossils of fish insects and they found a dug out canoe at 1062 yards below ground. How long had the boaters been. Fantastic place but a bit scary if you're not used to it.Hem Heath.