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Clifton Down Tunnel

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To Bristol: St Johns Road
To Avonmouth: The Knoll

History

Clifton Down Tunnel is 1751 yards long. Halfway along its length there is an opening into a cave that exits half way up the cliffside of the Avon Gorge.

Gallery

  • The ventilation shaft nearest Bristol Zoo in the 1930s complete with castellations.
    The ventilation shaft nearest Bristol Zoo in the 1930s complete with castellations.
  • The Clifton entrance to the tunnel.
    The Clifton entrance to the tunnel.
  • This ventilation shaft for the tunnel is on the Downs close to Bristol Zoo. © Rob Brewer
    This ventilation shaft for the tunnel is on the Downs close to Bristol Zoo. © Rob Brewer
  • This second ventilation shaft is in Walcombe Slade. © Rob Brewer
    This second ventilation shaft is in Walcombe Slade. © Rob Brewer
  • A second look at the Walcombe Slade shaft showing the wire mesh, installed to prevent vandals dropping things onto the railway line below. © Rob Brewer
    A second look at the Walcombe Slade shaft showing the wire mesh, installed to prevent vandals dropping things onto the railway line below. © Rob Brewer
  • A bubble car bursts out of the tunnel and hurries through the Avon Gorge on its way to Avonmouth. © Simon Whittingham
    A bubble car bursts out of the tunnel and hurries through the Avon Gorge on its way to Avonmouth. © Simon Whittingham
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