A cycling and walking tunnel between two valleys in south Wales will be the longest in Europe when completed, and will have a host of features to make the journey more fun.
At 3.1km (1.9 miles), the Rhondda tunnel, built for rail, will also be the longest in the world for six months of the year, during which a tunnel in Washington State, USA, closes for the winter.
“It would make a lovely run – or the other way around. I’m quite sure that big cycling events will happen as a result,” he said.
Martin Roberts, TV presenter and RTS patron, said: “The re-opening of the tunnel as a walking and cycling route will have massive impact on the area, from an economic, social and tourism perspective… and will be pivotal to enhanced cycling, walking and active travel in the region.”
