Ravenstone/Ashway Tunnel pool before its plunge down to Dovestones

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Two photos here from this spot (see last photo), looking both ways. This shows Alderman Hill in the background before the water descends through a series of weirs eventually emptying into Dovestones reservoir. The previous photo shows the chute itself

See this marvellous account of a walk through the tunnel: www.28dayslater.co.uk/threads/ravenstones-ashway-tunnel-november-2010.55485
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Taken on Monday September 29, 2025
Posted on Sunday October 5, 2025
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Annemarie said:

beautiful image

Happy Sunday! Peace

2 weeks ago ( translate )

Gudrun said:

The autumnal colours on the hills are fantastic!
An interesting link- I'd have been scared to walk through that tunnel....

2 weeks ago

Herb Riddle replied to Gudrun:

Glad you liked the colours here. I was very happy to have found that account of the tunnel of which I have passed the top entrance and wondered where it went to, having no idea that it would be here. A walk through that is not for the faint hearted.

Cheers. Herb

2 weeks ago

TOZ said:

A great image Herb never been to that part of Dovestones looks like some interesting bits.
Best Gordon

2 weeks ago

Herb Riddle replied to TOZ:

The hidden magic bits of our local landscape that we never knew Gordon.

Best Wishes. Herb

2 weeks ago

Keith Burton said:

It seems like the water level are recovering Herb. This is a beautiful view with a magnificent background, absolutely glorious in the sunshine!

Thanks for including the link........I've had a quick look and I've bookmarked it for a more leisurely read later.

Enjoy what's left of the weekend and I wish you a good week ahead.

2 weeks ago

Herb Riddle replied to Keith Burton:

Yes, the levels are going up again but it will take some time yet. Glad you liked this and followed the link.

If you enjoyed that take a look at this which is even more finger-biting: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSnWsGbDoxE&t=1s
Thanks to our friend David G Johnson for finding that link.

Cheers. Herb

2 weeks ago