Paddling through the Dudley Tunnel

[Dave_P]

A friend and I had permission to paddle our kayak and pack-raft through a few days ago, so I thought I'd share my pics. It was truly a fantastic experience.

New offices being built

 

About to set off

 

In Castle Mill Basin

Into the tunnel!

 

Park head

 

 

Heading back by electric tug

[Paul C]

Fantastic pics! Having taken photos in tunnels before (not that one though), its a real challenge even when concentrating on the photos, yet alone trying to paddle (or drive a boat) at the same time. I'd love to do this tunnel one day but I doubt our boat would fit though.

[NickF]

Wow that's amazing ... where do you get permission! I'd love to do that!

[Dave_P]

We got permission because my friend is writing a book about the BCN

[mark99]

The young lady looks like Alys Fowler from Gardners World.

[Tonka]

There is a organised trip at least once a year for canoeists. I have seen the blogs on "song of the paddle"

[Barge Maria]

Thank you both for sharing these. Great stuff. Well done!!!!

[Guest]

Great pics

[Victor Vectis]

Was it a recon for the Challenge?

[IanM]

Good in there innit

Dudley Tunnel - Dudley No1 Canal, Birmingham Canal Navigations by Ian, on Flickr

 

Edited to fix post-pub picture link balls-up

Edited May 14, 2015 by IanM

[Odana]

Very envious!! We keep meaning to go through. By canoe, even better!

[Dave_P]

The young lady looks like Alys Fowler from Gardners World.

Shhh! There may be a minor celeb on the BCN challenge...

[Dave_P]

Good in there innit

 

http://flic.kr/p/9bGFn8

Sure is!