Moulton College Countryside and Environment students have been exploring the Northamptonshire Countryside visiting several country parks and recreation sites as part of their Access and Recreation module. Students particularly enjoyed their visit to Kelmarsh Tunnel. The 480 meter tunnel which was opened in 1859 is a great example of British engineering. Sadly the tunnel was deemed surplus to requirements as railway line in 1984. The former Northampton to Market Harborough Railway is now a beautiful car free trail forming part of Route 6 of the National Cycle Network.
The students arrived excited and apprehensive about walking through the disused railway tunnel which is also rich in local history. The tunnel is pitch black and students had to work together to make their way through safely. Inevitably, students attempted to scare each other throughout the walk through the tunnel!
Afterwards the group looked at how the access route differed from others that they had visited in previous lessons and how it has become a visitor attraction.
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