Staple Hill Tunnel lies on the former Midland Railway Bristol Branch. The Staple Hill tunnel is open and has been converted into a cycle way, along with a fair section of this branch through Bristol. There is also a substantial viaduct nearer the city centre. Anyway, back to the tunnel, Staple Hill tunnel is a twin-track tunnel, and about 500 yards long. It is lit by a string of sodium yellow lights that have seen better days. Don't help photography much either, with pics coming out an unnatural shade of yellow. Interstingly, the former refuges have been filled in, presumably to prevent crims hiding in the alcoves to mug passers-by. This tunnel also has 2 shafts, which are rectangular and off centreto the southern side. At the western end, one of the platforms of Staple Hill halt remains. The trackbed is accessible at a number of points, including the old station. Although slightly less fun to explore than totally abandoned tunnels, I am glad that this one has been put to good use and is freely accessible. More should be like this.

East Portal	Inside east portal	Same image, with flash	Bricked up refuge
Looking east	Roof brickwork	East from near first airshaft	Pool of light (ish)
Oubliette style shaft	Flash pic east	Long exposure pic, west	Base of airshaft 2
West portal	East from same spot	West portal