Byker Culvert, Newcastle, 14/11/07

[R-Mutt]

Seen a few reports on this place but thought I would share the images from my recent visit. Was on a solo mission so it was a bit mad. Used my petzl to illuminate the shots. Good place for a bit of underground exploring, it goes on for quite a distance. The water runs underneath a platform which splits the upper and lower part of the culvert.

The entry point

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Lots of these holes cut in the floor under which the Ouseburn stream runs.

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The end of the culvert with ghost painted on the wall (The graffiti is concentrated at either ends of the culvert). The square hole in the wall leads to a small room with the ladder to the manhole inside.

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The ladder leading to the manhole. (The manhole was quite hard to open from the inside and initially I thought was locked)

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Where the manhole comes out

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Going back soon with a few friends who want to see it, anyone fancy it and a few beers locally after?