Blea Moor Tunnel

Blea Moor Tunnel is a 2,629 yards (1.494 mi)(2,404 m) railway tunnel located between Ribblehead Viaduct and Dent railway station in England. It is the longest tunnel on the Settle-Carlisle Line, being almost twice as long as the second longest tunnel, Rise Hill Tunnel.

Blea Moor Tunnel
The southern portal of Blea Moor Tunnel
Overview
LineSettle to Carlisle Line
LocationCumbria
Coordinates54°14′24.72″N 2°21′29.88″W
Start1872
End1875
Operation
OwnerNetwork Rail
Technical
Length2,629 yards (2,404 m)
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