Haddon Hall Railway Tunnel Exploration

Exploration of the 1058 yard disused railway tunnel under the Haddon Hall estate in the Peak District. Demonstration of torch painting photography to get great photographs in a dark tunnel.
Steam train sounds by soundjay.com/steam-locomotive-sound-effects.html

[@smilevideobritain499]

really good. 6 hrs in the tunnel and may II say, well worth it for the viewer. thank you

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes a amazing location, , could spend hours in places like this, thanks Pat

[@jimsbro58]

Wow. Very impressive structure. A lot of work to build that. Thank you for taking us along on this voyage....and thanks for showing the light painting technique.

[@greenjay8096]

I worked on the Haddon Hall estate for a few months after I left school in 1985. Never knew about the tunnel. Great explore!

[@jonathan461965]

Nice video Pat. Amazing tour of our history. I love the 'haunting' sound of the steam engines too! Those engineers really did a 'proper' job in those days and how hard it must have been. Thanks for posting mate and enjoy your attention to detail in your videos.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Jonathan Peake Thanks Jonathan if only we could see a real steam engine pass through the tunnel, probably not but this was the nearest I could get to it, thanks again for your comments Pat

[@slipthegreyhound]

Hi Pat, Just watched this with my dad, who fired steam trains on this line in the 1950's. He said they always went through this tunnel at speed. He calls the refuges the walls 'Man Holes'. Brought back some memories for him. Thanks.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad it brought back memories, what a experience your Dad must of have coming through tunnels like this, must of been amazing......all the best Pat

[@Roolooth]

Excellent video Patrick and a good explore. You achieved very good results with the light painting technique. The sound effects of steam locos was the icing on the cake.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi yes a little bit different this video a great place to explore, if only there was a steam train just left down there, thanks for comments and watching Pat

[@brucelennox6140]

wow! you've succeeded in breathing fresh life into this tunnel and given it the opportunity to relive its vintage heritage, I'm sure the tunnel would have been grateful of it Pat, Such a shame they've been left but it certainly makes for great viewing for us and we thank you for that too! Looking forward to the next one :)

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes certainly lit the place up and brought it back to life, just needed a steam train powering it's way through belching smoke and steam, we can all dream! Got a few more tunnels lined up for next year, all the best Pat

[@dennisolof9994]

I would re-install a railway line and have it running around the estate or at least some type of line. Then get hold of steam locomotive and so on. Great for tourists and visitors to get a ride and history lesson. Also talk about bragging rights, to have your own steam locomotive, railway line and real proper old tunnel to run the train through. Great video with great pictures.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

That would be a amazing idea, would be fantastic to see a steam loco on that line again, thanks Pat

[@carlosalmeida1273]

Great film! Great adventure. Tks for sharing your skills. 👍 I enjoy the trip. 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Carlos, you got it spot on it was a true adventure into the unknown, thanks for comments, all the best Pat

[@madurangabandara3773]

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[@barbatloosenutproductions2027]

Wow! What a great video! Adding the steam train sounds, was the perfect touch! So the owner didn't want to see a steam train go through his property! Now a days any railroad fan, would give their right arm to have that!!! Much blessings to you and yours, being sent from me, in the state of Michigan, U.S.A.

[@awizardalso]

My real name is Michael Charles McCluskey. My KZbin name is just a variation of my nickname 'Wizard', and no, I'm not a real wizard, I'm just self-taught and well skilled in many things. I'm in the United States and from 100% Irish ancestry. but I love things of history from anywhere, most especially things pertaining to old and/or abandoned railroads. I enjoy your videos showing things of the past in Britain where I'll never get to visit. I would also like to thank you for using KZbin and posting videos. Without KZbin there are many things I would never get to see.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Michael and nice to hear from you, and the United States. We have a shared interest in the history of our industrial past in the UK. I love exploring and filming these p!aces and appreciate the comments I receive from people like yourself, all the best Pat

[@havingalook2]

Fascinating. I've been to Haddon Hall yet had no idea of the train tunnel. Many thanks indeed for enlightening us. Cheers

[@franm1721]

Splendid Patrick , love your photos the light painting explained was a nice bonus, thank you.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Fran great place to spend the day down here. Hoping to put a video on with the light painting and other photography methods explained, thanks Pat

[@johnrichardson1796]

Pat your videos are very informative and done so well, I do filming of wildlife ( mainly reptiles ) out in Derbyshire so know what it takes to do it , the tree camping was astonishing and the patience needed was way beyond anything I've ever done , you truly are an inspiration cherrs John 😃

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi and thanks John yes the tree camping took me to my limits but was worth it for the results, all the best Pat

[@juliajohnson5026]

That's a beautiful tunnel.

[@juliajohnson5026]

So these tunnels are in sturdy condition still.

[@juliajohnson5026]

Thanks for sharing

[@fastacesus8499]

Thoroughly enjoying all your films Pat. Got started on the hidden tunnel in Chesterfield and eventually got here. Thanks for taking the time...

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi and thanks this was my first railway tunnel bit of a walk to get here but a great tunnel, thanks Pat

[@LadyDiana1956]

I love this video Patrick, I descend from the Vernon Family and love everything about Haddon Hall. I never knew about this RR Tunnel thanks for taking me thru it.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Your very welcome Diana, such a amazing place all hidden from view, if I had a railway cross my land I would of loved see steam engines powering along, nice to hear from you, thanks Pat

[@petersmith4944]

Those early bricklayers earned their money . only horses and hard work available. Great video and commentary.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Peter a fine example of Victorian engineering all hand built as well and still in good condition 150 years later, all the best Pat

[@badoldbiker368]

Thank you Pat, another great tour. The photography is excellent, the effects in that tunnel highlighting the brickwork was very well done I felt as if I was there with you.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

BADOLDBIKER Hi yes this was a great explore absolutely massive inside Thier needed a lot of light to get the light painted photographs, thanks for watching Pat

[@WardyLion]

A fascinating tour of a piece of modern history! The light painting technique yields amazing results, too.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes the light painting images always suprise me with the detail, thanks Pat

[@WardyLion]

Patrick Dickinson I’d never even heard of it until you mentioned it in your video of the Chesterfield tunnel. However I’ve seen many pics that look like they’ve used the same technique.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

@@WardyLion Hoping to do a video just on underground photography soon, Pat

[@WardyLion]

Sweet!

[@iangill8016]

That was an excellent watch, Pat. Thank you for sharing. I have never seen the shafts from above. Always been interested in tunnel architecture and my Dad took me up to Haddon in 1970 and we walked in from the Bakewell end to shaft 5. I was scared to death! As I say, brilliant piece of work. Well done.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Ian once inside the tunnel it was the sheer size that got me, probably all that brickwork done by hand such a impressive piece of Victorian construction. the air shafts on the surface also interesting although a bit overgrown and forgotten in places, thanks for watching Pat

[@RichieWellock]

I cannot believe ive still not done a video on haddon tunnel. But still by far this is my most favourite Patrick Dickinson video.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Richie, yes a great place to spend a day, pity it's all hidden away and forgotten, thanks Pat

[@RichieWellock]

@@patrickdickinson6492 at one end it its under a bit of water at moment had a look the other day.

[@RichieWellock]

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[@BialekChannel]

Excellent video, I'm really impressed by the video you took but also the stills with the light painting as you showed us. Good eye catching that mile marker too. If this tunnel is ever destroyed or filled in, get back in there and nick that thing! Thanks a lot for this cool video.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks James, the light painting really shows the detail of the tunnel construction, to think the men that built it never saw it like this, all the best Pat

[@S7EVE_P]

14:44 That is an amazing shot. The detail and light in the ceiling above and yet still managing to be in shadow, very nice. Enjoying the videos as well, spot on presenter.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi and thanks for watching, a lot of the still photos were taken by lightpainting giving very detailed shots even thought it was pitch black. The photo at 14.44 i took on a 60 sec exposure , I had to stay perfectly still and at the same time wave my torch about in front of me to light everything up and form myself as a silhouette. Thanks again for yor kind comments and watching Pat

[@joesophie90]

Marvellous stuff, Pat and loved the explanation of how you light paint. So much dedication you have and thanks for showing us the ventilation shafts from above at the end. Love to watch your videos.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

joesophie90 hi and thanks for kind comments, this was my first time at light painting and I was amazed at the results, so much detail, could not believe the pictures when I first saw them on the computer. A great place to practice light painting for more challenging locations, later on, all the best Pat

[@andyhill5115]

Another great video Patrick, plus I've learnt how light painting works. I always say a day where you learn something new is a good day!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes Andy quite true, thanks Pat

[@felixthecleaner8843]

very interesting Pat - love the light painting - and thanks for the explanation of Light Painting. I know you're taking a break for awhile but just to let you know am following your work and it'll be good to have you back when you are ready!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Many thanks....the light painting does reveal such detail, amazes me when I bring the photo up on the computure, each time I,am so suprised at what it reveals......enjoying my break, see you later in the year.....thanks Pat

[@davidberlanny3308]

Hi Pat, I first saw this tunnel on Martin Zero's and The Whitewick' channels only a few weeks ago. The end of the tunnel when they went was a dam!! Thank you very much for explaining how you are able to make those wonderful underground photographs, its a very clever technique. Good luck from Spain!!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes I saw Martin's video, brought back some happy memories, this was the first railway tunnel I explored, also in a beautiful part of the Peak district I know so well.....thanks Pat

[@regulator67bj]

Excellent presentation with details of your photographic technique results bringing a piece of lost history into the 21st century.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

john salsbury Hi John thanks for kind comments, certainly brings a forgotten price of Victorian Engineering to life, thanks Pat

[@paullee6663]

Cracking video mate, and some great photographs. Loved the light painting. You really know your stuff obviously. Keep 'em coming. Agree whole heartedly we don't know what's under our feet.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Paul first time I had tried the light painting, spent 6 hours in tunnel and took dozens of shots, then picked the best just trial and error until you get the amount of light right, thanks for comments all the best Pat

[@garrygreen3210]

Fascinating, great job Pat. Haddon Hall is one of my favourite places to visit in the Peak.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Gary, amazing place this, hidden and forgotten, but such a great explore, all the best Pat

[@lindsaymclean7817]

Love the video I'm 10 and loves camping I liked your rips of keeping warm

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Lindsay hope videos inspire you to get out and have some great adventures, thanks Pat

[@agentbertram4769]

Smashing video Pat. I can't get about much nowadays but I used to do a bit of mine exploration with my mate Rich. Great days. Now video then and my stills cameras (Canon A1) had no place underground. I really enjoy getting back down under again.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for that, you have to look back at the great times you had, the memories keep you going, like you say, great days, all the best Pat

[@owen4248]

Another great tunnel tour loved the lighting Technic for the pictures I got a sense of what it was like running a train through there. Shame so many of these tunnels are not used and left to rot. Keep them coming.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Owen yes amazing tunnel this one, just locked up and left to decay such a pity, thanks for watching Pat

[@marktaylor4674]

Very interesting. I have visited Haddon Hall and a bit of the estate, many times, it is one of my favourite places...but I never visited the tunnel. knew of its existence. Nice one.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Mark,it's well hidden, above the house on a overgrown area, a hidden gem, thanks Pat

[@stevetimmiss3448]

Great vid and very informative. Risky going on your own but you clearly researched all that prior to the visit. The construction itself is amazing. Thanks again.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Steve, magnificent tunnel , new what to expect when I went in bit of common sense with spare torches and general awareness of trips and fall otherwise pretty safe, thanks for comments Pat

[@teacherinthailan6441]

Excellent! Thank you so much for all of your brilliant and varied videos.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Your very welcome, thanks Pat

[@lordthomastravis1617]

As a local I tend to take it all for granted really! These walks and marvelous scenery become background after a while. Note to self! Get out trapping

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thomas Travis Hi Thomas yes just get out, something will always happen, your trapping interest me spent many of my teenage years snaring rabbits and trapping anything we could, all the best Pat

[@lordthomastravis1617]

Patrick Dickinson Good advice mate! Watching your adventures really motivated me to go and see what I could see! Listening to the birds singing is music for the soul ! Fresh air to cleanse and purify the body and if nature gifts us a rabbit or at this time if year a hat full of blackberry's and a trout! We should feel happy and grateful to be able to enjoy the outdoor! We're so lucky to have it all on our doorsteps!. Keep doing what your doing Pat ! Take care mate,!

[@mallhutton415]

This of course is part of the Peak Rail plan to extend their current operations from Rowsley through to Bakewell. With the help of everybody who wishes to see this fantastic line through the Peak to Buxton reopened this tunnel may once again reverberate to the sound of steam. If that is your wish check out Peak Rail and help the push to get this line reopened. Well done Patrick a fantastic video.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Mall Hutton hi mall yes been on Peak Rail to Matlock a couple of time would be fantastic to have Haddon incorporated into Peak Rail, wether it happens I don,t know, thanks for interesting comments Pat

[@stepheneverett6131]

Brilliant Pat ,very informative. Class architecture.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes, my first railway tunnel, such a magnificent structure, thanks Pat

[@RUFU58]

I luckily got to walk through Catesby tunnel just before it was turned into an test centre for automobiles! An absolute behemoth! I wish it was still used for trains but am still glad it’s being turned into something and being used. Great vid mate 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes a lot of these tunnels could've utilised for other things rather than just leaving them to deteriorate, interesting comments thanks Pat

[@TheKurtsPlaceChannel]

Very nice video. Thanks for posting and have a nice day too.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for that and glad you enjoyed the vidio, amazing places, thanks Pat

[@wellsgb1957]

Nice one 👍🏻 thanks for taking us along!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Definitely worth a explore this one, great day out, thanks Pat

[@danhorne3582]

Pat ,Thanks for the tunnel adventure. I enjoyed every second of your video . Great photography . I will be watching for more trips . . Dan , from Canada out .

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Dan yes very impressive was this tunnel, hope to search out some others , all the best Pat

[@flatbrokefrank6482]

The light painting technique takes me back to the mid 70's I was a photography student and we were taking pictures of the ABC cinema prior to it becoming a bingo hall - using the same technique but using commercial flash heads to paint with. some good photography there Patrick - ATB

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Frank certainly a different method of photography but seems to work well, I can see using flash at different locations should work well will give it a try, thanks Pat

[@Steven_Rowe]

Thanks for making the video. Went to Haddon Hall in 2014 and bought a book on railway walls. Would much prefer it the lines were still operating .

[@kensherwood4866]

Loved the video, those pictures were great a magical quality to them. Loved your enthusiasm and knowledge too. Thanks for sharing.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Ken Sherwood thanks Ken, the quality of he light painted shots amaze me at times, such detail, thanks for your comments Pat

[@lorio6924]

I really enjoyed this video! Something different and very interesting. Thanks!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Lori, amazing place like going back in time down there, thanks Pat 👍

[@happytrailswithnick1837]

Great time Pat, those tunnels are amazing. The light painting worked great, I'll have to remember that. Thx for sharing!

[@benconway9010]

You need to make an art gallery with your pics mate you made some dam good art work right here

[@garyellis1437]

I love your exploration videos. Other KZbinrs seem to give up and go home when it gets muddy, you just plough on through :) Who else would float down Megatron in an inflatable boat using a brick as an anchor? (still my favourite video) I do hope you decide to do more.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Gary, yes I seen some amazing places on my underground adventures , and really pleased with the photographs I got.The journey down Megatron in the dinghy was a adventure all on its own, which will stay with me for ever, would love to do more explores but seem to run out of local ones in my area....... thanks Pat

[@dazedandconfused698]

Thanks for a fascinating video. Interesting background on the tunnel. Light painting technique fascinating. I have heard of plans to open the tunnel to extend the Monsal trail, with an eventual plan to make a full circular route. But like you say, we'll have to wait and see.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi I had read about opening it up similar to the tunnels on the Monsal trail, would provide the missing link, glad I explored it in its original state, thanks Pat

[@trevormaben7950]

This guy is interesting I like his videos because they give me a peace of mind when I'm going through some hard times which I have been some hard times

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Trevor, yes life is not easy alot of the time, good to hear my videos help...... thanks Pat

[@trevormaben7950]

@@patrickdickinson6492 I first saw your two videos back in 2017 and I thought they interesting and I watched them again back last year when I was going through some hard times and I will always remember that thank you and I would like to see more like handdon hall because love old buildings and things like that

[@markbuttery2790]

Great Photography Pat and very interesting. Would have loved to see the pictures in black and white as well, especially with the sound of the steam engine.Good job mate.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

One of my first tunnel explores this, a lot to learn about photography tequniques, thanks Pat

[@AlTerego816]

Excellent video. After watching it I also viewed "A Railway Walk, Rowsley to Haddon" and was surprised by how much the access/undergrowth seemed to have changed (plus by that point I knew what to expect at the end of the other vid). Your photographs were superb.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Al Terego Hi interesting to compare my visit was early spring so would look different in summer when all vegetation growing and in leaf, the light painting really produces excellent photos, thanks Pat

[@Dave64track]

Just found your channel great pictures inside with the torch painting never seen that before. Looking forward to catching up with the rest of your videos on your channel well done.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

David Howard Thanks David, started out mostly wild camping but like to vary the vidios, hence the exploring, great places to go in poor weather and a different but interesting type of photography. The light painting certainly provides some great photos, I amazed myself with the detail they provided, all the best Pat

[@robbiewright4414]

This is a beautiful walk, I used to live up at 9ladies and have done a little exploring around Backwell and Rowley, beautiful countryside

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Robbie yes lovely countryside round there with this beautiful tunnel all hidden away, thanks Pat

[@basedglennuk]

Nice one, Pat. Very interesting and loved the light-painting results too.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Glenn yeah, thought I would do something different bit of a adventure going in there, will be trying some more, thanks for watching Pat

[@danielwalker3535]

Hi Pat,that torch light trick and camera work to light everything up is quite amazing😮its a shame I don’t understand how it all works😩thanks again Dan

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Dan, great way to get photographs in dark places, thanks Pat

[@jesseboombatts]

2 words come to mind.... Creepy Crawlies... Awesome photos!!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Jesse from Vegas! Hi Jesse yes always seem to be flying things in my torch light, and my hat is usually covered in spiders, so you maybe right, Pat

[@LowPlainsDrifter60]

Fascinating. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes it was a very interesting explore, you could just imagine the steam trains coming through the tunnel, thanks for watching Pat

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

Thanks Patrick! Great video, really interesting. Appreciated the details on painting by light. I had read about it in photo mags but seeing it in action is better. Great stuff, keep 'em coming!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Terry similar I had read about it but never tried it so I thought a big dark tunnel like Haddon would be a great place to try and very pleased with photos, will be trying it again in the future,all the best Pat

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

You possibly saw the technique being used with off-camera flash being used as the light source for painting? I have no idea which would be better. The exposure and detail in your shots are superb though. Maybe a photo mag would use them? Cheers, Terry

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Terry had ,nt thought of that may give it a bit more practice so as to get That perfect Shot, thanks anyway Pat

[@Sammonkeyfist]

Absolutely brilliant photos

[@quinnschmidt1771]

Beautiful photography !

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks, such a beautiful price of Victorian Engineering, thanks Pat

[@quinnschmidt1771]

@@patrickdickinson6492 You're welcome

[@MarkN67]

That was so interesting, thanks for posting Pat. I was in the New Forest at the weekend and discovered an old railway line. After a bit of research it was the Burley to Holmsley leg of the Castleman "Corkscrew"

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Mark, such a impressive sight all hidden from view, a lot of the old railways make interesting walks with interesting history as well, the Castleman Corkscrew sound a very interesting line, all the best Pat

[@dickiedollop]

Their opening a tunnel from Rhondda to the cape as a cycle track it used to carry coal and some passengers - apparently it will be the second longest cycle tunnel in the world when opened. More power to you Patrick your doing a fantastic job 👍🏻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

A proper use of a old tunnel, I wish they would do the same to some of our other disused tunnels, thanks Pat

[@warrenwilson4818]

Fantastic video. Never saw anything like it. Ah! Yes. 19th C. British engineering! The light painting photography is almost miraculous.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

warren wilson Hi Warren certainly a amazing place and all respect to those 19 c builders, all the best Pat

[@sarkybugger5009]

Excellent stuff Pat. Thanks for taking us along. Anything remotely connected to trains is fine in my book. ;o) Also, camping and beer. ATB Sir.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi, camping beer and trains can, t think of anything better to do with my time and they all can be done on one trip together, thanks for comments all the best Pat

[@christhornley1664]

Nice video, it's such a shame all the hard work and engineering that went into these disused railway lines is just squandered and left to decay. A lot of it could still be of use today if they chose to reopen some of these lines. Not that there's much chance of that, but it's a great testament to Victorian engineering that it could be done if the will was there.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Chris yes the brickwork looked fantastic like you say all the skill and hard work that went into building these tunnels then just abandoned, such a waste. They have opened a lot of the other tunnels on this line and created a cycle track but nothing seems to be happening with Haddon, just have to wait and see, all the best Pat

[@christhornley1664]

Thanks Pat, I suppose that if they reopen some of these old lines as cycling and walking routes it's something, and it gives folkes an idea and hopefully an appreciation of our heritage, but it would be so good to see them as working railways again as they were originally intended. The quality of construction is marvellous.

[@mattcritchlow]

There is a petition that's been going for a while to reopen the line between Buxton and Matlock I'll find a link if you like. Also there is still a steam and vintage train running between Matlock and rowsley on the old line.

[@speedtriplet5093]

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[@madurangabandara3773]

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[@mattylongville]

Fantastic again Patrick!! Thank you.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Matt, such a amazing place all hidden and forgotten, thanks Pat

[@rich_edwards79]

Wow, these tunnels are in fantastic shape considering their age and length of time since abandonment. To the point that it looks as though they've been receiving at least basic maintenance. It really wouldn't take very much to put them back into use as a cycle path.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes your right Richard, amazing construction inside, and would be great if they could be used again, thanks Pat

[@mickbaker9852]

Saw it on Julia Bradburys programme and always thought the metal door was always locked but will now be checking it out. Great film and info well done Sir !

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Mick must admit I had not seen it Julie, s railway walks. I always thought door was locked but looking at other explores it must of been open for well over 5 years. It did cross my mind what would I do if someone decided to lock it while I was in the tunnel but the door is strained and does not line up with the locking hasp so should be OK once in. Well worth a visit, all the best Pat

[@mickbaker9852]

Yes will deffo be giving this a visit somepoint very soon but will not get photo's anywhere as good as yours. Well done again and looking forward to more films its great to get away on the moors and I too am very lucky to be only 40mins from the Peak District. I was up on Winn Hill 2 weeks back and had the entire mountain to myself Fantastic !

[@craigeast3682]

mick baker I think that program was further up the line and the tunnel was at Monsal Head. That tunnel is now fully open and certainly worth a look if you haven't already been.

[@davebaines5978]

Hi Mick (and pat, of course). great video. Did you have a look at whether it was still accessible? I might take a crafty look next time I'm down "home".

[@jzknuckles]

Hi Patrick, thanks for a very interesting video. I'm amazed at how well your photographs came out, that light painting seems to be a very effective technique.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi the tunnel was massive inside and I new a flash would not light it up, I had read about light painting but never had opportunity to try it so this was the ideal location and yes the photos worked out better than I expected, thanks for watching Pat

[@Markwildcamp]

very interesting Patrick good to see something different. The light painting looked fantastic.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Mark, yes wanted to do a few different videos but will get round to another wild camp soon, the pictures surprised me on how well they worked out, a bit of trial and error to get a good shot, thanks again Mark, Pat

[@MartinZero]

Really enjoyed that Patrick 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Martin Zero Hi Martin yes great spot for a couple of hours strolling in a amazing bit of Victoria Engineering, access means a couple of miles walk then getting in at either end is straight forward, definetly recommend it, Pat

[@therevster9828]

Fantastic pictures mate well done.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

The Revster hi and thanks for that, the method of light painting gave the best pictures, thanks for watching Pat

[@chainsawdom1]

Hi Patrick thanks for taking the time to film that found that quite intresting.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi was certainly interesting to film using the light painting, so surprised when I looked at photos as it was pitch black in most of the tunnel, thanks for watching Pat

[@HerocratesHelloagainfromruralN]

Hello from rural New Hampshire. Thank you for brightening my day with the field trip. I just discovered your channel today and subbed. Peace and be safe.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Roberta Di Hi Roberta nice to hear from you in New Hampshire, amazing 160 year old price of Victorian engineering, fantastic, Pat

[@KalimeroKonas]

very beautiful pics!!!great job patrick

[@patrickdickinson6492]

stem digital IS A SCAM thanks for that it's the light painting techniques that gave the great photographs, suprise me how well they turned out, all the best Pat

[@kathryndawes1703]

Great video, fantastic photography, thanks for sharing.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Kathryn the photos worked out better than I expected, it was pitch black in some areas and massive so a flash would not of provided enough light, very satisfying when you see the finished results, like anything you may take 6 photos and just one is the shot you were after. Thanks for the comments much appreciated, Pat

[@guitarselectric]

Nice video, well explained facts about the tunnel history & photography technique and no unnecessary bullsh*t 😊 Job well done mate 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you very much!....first tunnel I filmed, such a magnificent piece of Victorian Engineering ....... thanks Pat 👍

[@kennynvake4hve584]

Im like you,,,I would have loved to see and hear the trains going by...hearing the chugging sound of the piston engines on each side of the engines as the steam escapes....very cool...I love it.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Would of sounded fantastic !

[@wildcamping1502]

Hi patrick, realy enjoyed that video something diffrent plus the light painting, wow, I keep looking out for your next walks wild camps or whatever, allways enjoyable, keep up the good work.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Les thought I would do something a bit different, still will be doing wild camps but wanted a different routine from walk,camp,cook etc, I have walked past this tunnel many times and always wanted to explore it, thanks for watching Pat

[@kalimistuk]

Wow. Thanks for sharing. I'd love to explore this and get some images. Fantastic.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Although private this a amazing place, just be careful , thanks Pat

[@kalimistuk]

@@patrickdickinson6492 you're much braver than me. I don't think I'd dare risk having a look. Hence why I subscribe to your channel. Love the way you film it all with you walking off in the tunnels. You must cover some distance having to go back to get the camera after each time. I appreciate the extra effort you go to. I've noticed a very deep shaft at Black Rock Cromford. Do you know if this is just a well, or does it lead somewhere ? Always been curious about it. Right next to a little ruin.

[@RenaissancePeopleNYC]

Such gorgeous mosses and ferns! Nice video as usual!

[@MartinTheSmoggyUTB]

Brilliant photography. I can watch these videos but I wouldn’t want to star in one of them. You wouldn’t get me anywhere near on of these things. Creepy places.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Martin Smoggy #UTB Hi Martin I like the idea of the unknown what's round the next corner, the bit of risk also adds the the excitement, thanks for comments and watching, Pat

[@MartinTheSmoggyUTB]

Patrick Dickinson Ooo you’re a brave man Patrick sir. Tunnels terrify me. On London Underground I’m a bag of nerves.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Martin Smoggy #UTB sounds lovely, if only you could explore any abandoned parts, Pat

[@studyboynz]

As a fellow explorer and train lover, loving your videos.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes great way of spending your spare time, thanks for watching much appreciated Pat

[@AbandonedwithBizzy]

Patrick such a cool video I really loved all the different camera angles and work you put into this video keep up the great videos !!!!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Abandoned with Bizzy Hi and thanks must admit using the light painting really brought the detail out of the brick and stone work,it amazed me when I put the photos on the computer, all the best Pat

[@AbandonedwithBizzy]

it worked amazing and honestly I have never heard of doing that trick before. I'm deff going to have to try it out now lol keep up the good videos!!!

[@Neil264Hoskins]

Love the 'light painting'. I'm going to try that.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Neil definitely find somewhere dark and have ago you will be amazed with the results, all the best Pat

[@trevormaben7950]

Again this Guy is very interesting These videos are also interesting I can remember when I first saw them

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you like them!....my videos do vary, as my interests do vary..... thanks Pat

[@maryharvey724]

What a great way to show us this secret passage way. Don’t get lost or fall. How would anyone find you? Wonderful photo techniques. I enjoyed your adventure with you.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Mary, I always let my wife know where I am, not that she is always happy with what I get up to, all the best Pat

[@roykennie92]

I love how you vary your vid's. Tunnels, pub walks, train journeys, wild camps, whatever next ? Look forward to ???

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Roy, yes I have a lot of interests too many sometimes, although the channel was mainly wild camping I like to do different videos, sometimes with the camping, its walk,camp,cook etc and I like to try and have a different theme. thanks for watching all the best Pat

[@catlover4971]

Thank you Patrick - I'm not a railway enthusiast but I really enjoyed your very well made video

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Cat Lover yes amazing place so big inside a fantastic peice of Victorian engineering,thanks for your comments Pat

[@dougieranger]

That light painting effect was amazing Pat. I once found a head in Victoria Tunnel between London Fields and Hackney, Scene Of Crime Officers were everywhere, photographing like mad! Had to give a statement of course. Turns out it was a suicide, very sad. Very messy too. I should probably say that I was working on the railway Pat, not trespassing! Thanks for a great film.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Dougie, wow that,s a scary thing to find, it has crossed my mind in what would I do if I found some one down in a tunnel, hopefully I never will, thanks for interesting comments all the best Pat

[@dougieranger]

Patrick Dickinson I worked on the Bluebell Line for a few days too, you would've liked that Pat. Cheers

[@Mysticfizz24]

Great pictures Pat, thanks for sharing 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Fergus, the [pictures worked out better than I thought, so much detail have a couple of similar videos coming up in March, all the best Pat

[@stevennault5447]

Painting really brings the tunnel to life...

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes Steven I like to use the light painted shots because they show so much detail, like you say really brings the tunnel to life, thanks Pat

[@sherryackerman5362]

You're new light or camera brought out details and colors and I was quite surprised in the beauty of rocks and stones

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Sherry Ackerman Hi Sherry yes the light painting amazes me with the quality of the pictures in completely dark environments, thanks Pat

[@steamgent4592]

Really cool. You'll have to explore the lines now gone of the Midland railway that ran through the peak district. It's really ashame they cut out that line it was so scenic running along the hillsides and rocks with tunnels and viaducts. Wish I could remember the name of that Midland line. But it did connect with Matlock they say.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes know the like you meant, now the Monsal Train, most of the tunnel s part of the train, thanks Pat

[@firkinflyer]

another excellent video of information cheers Pat, really enjoying these.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Graham, great place to explore, such a variety of different construction, thanks Pat

[@jackhiggins233]

Love watching the abandoned past good work keep it up 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Jack Higgins Hi Jack yes some amazing places were built by the Victorian builders , will probably never see construction like this again, thanks for watching Pat

[@philtowle4683]

Used to work at old railway station in Bakewell years ago, didn't know this was here. Did the one in Chesterfield as a teenager. I think it should be Duke of Devonshire.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Phil, walked past the old railway station yesterday on our way into Bakewell, still a nice building there.... thanks Pat