Swainsley Tunnel
The southern entrance to the tunnel | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Status | Open |
| Operation | |
| Opened | 1904 |
| Closed | 1934 (as railway tunnel) |
| Traffic | Automotive/cyclists/pedestrians |
| Technical | |
| Length | 150 m (490 ft) |
Swainsley Tunnel is a tunnel on the route of the former Leek and Manifold Light Railway, which connected the market town of Leek with Hulme End, via Waterhouses, in Staffordshire, England. It was in use as a railway tunnel between 1904 and 1934. It now forms part of the Manifold Way trail.