Tunnel Escorts - Dudley Canal and Caverns FOR BOOKINGS CALL: 0121 557 6265 You are here: Tunnel Escorts Our Vision About the Charity Policy & Reports Meet Our Board PLAN YOUR VISIT Boat Trips The Underground Experience Two Tunnel - The Extended Journey Dudley Tunnel - The Tunnel Explorer Open Water Cruises - Tranquil Tripping Tunnel Tots Gift Vouchers On-Site Facilities Tow Path Coffee & Gift Shop Moorings Cream Tea on Vic Events Home-Ed Canal Art Halloween Christmas Easter Time Travel Rescue Information Find Us Access Guide Around Us Tow Throughs Private Paddle Clubs Hotels & Other Attractions FAQ's HOSPITALITY Cream Tea on Vic Exclusive Boat Hire Private Hire Moorings Film Crews GET INVOLVED Work For Us Volunteer With Us Membership Donations Chit Chat LEARNING School Visits Home Educators Home-Ed Canal Art NEWS Latest News Announcements CONTACT TUNNEL ESCORTS A Unique Way To Experience History At 3,154 yards/2,888 meters the Dudley Tunnel is the second longest navigable canal tunnel in the UK and it played a central role in improving transport to and from the area and thus helped facilitate the birth of the Industrial Revolution. Completed around 1791 it was used extensively to transport limestone from Lord Wards mines under Castle Hill. Due to height restrictions access to the Dudley Tunnel is by a tow through service only. Please contact Dudley Canal & Caverns (with a minimum of 48 hours notice) to request further details, as your boat will need to be gauged (measured) before you can enter the tunnel. Tow Through & Legging If suitable your boat will be towed by our experienced skippers or escorted if you want to try “legging”. The service is free of charge but please be aware that restrictions do apply. It will take you about two and a half hours to leg through the tunnel but be aware there are parts where the tunnel may be too wide and you will need to shaft the boat at these points. Not all boats are suitable for legging – our skippers will make the final decision once they have gauged your boat. All boats MUST be gauged by a member of Dudley Canal & Caverns staff. Boats must NOT be purposely ballasted down. Boats and passengers must comply with Waterways Regulations. Passage is via a free towing service or escorted during legging. All crew must adhere to the instructions of the Dudley Canal & Caverns Skipper. Be aware of the restricted dimensions of the tunnel – Dudley Canal & Caverns cannot be held liable for any damage whilst offering this service. Paddle Sports Why not do something different and paddle your way through the Dudley Tunnel? Whether it be via canoe, kayak, paddle board or raft, you can enjoy an extra special escorted trip with us. Copyright 2017 Finance. Theme by Themesflat. Create a Menu Dudley Canal & Tunnel Trust 501 Birmingham New Road Dudley, West Midlands DY1 4SB T: 0121 557 6265 info@dctt.org.uk Company Registration Number: 09784120 Charity Number: 1166460 VAT Registration Number 266 1745 87 Plan Your Visit Boat Trips Events On Site Facilities And This . . . Links Get Involved Learning News Terms & Conditions Designed By Nutcracker