7.5 horsebox through Tyne Tunnel?

[Cragrat]

Could I? / Should I?

Not something I'd normally even consider, but the roadworks and contraflows on the alternative route look horrendous, and will add up to 40 mins each way on to a 2 hour each way journey. I've looked on the website, and couldn't see anything about animals or horseboxes. I drove through in my car a couple of weeks ago, and it was a nice straight easy road.

Anyone done it?

 

[Borderreiver]

It should be fine. I’ve been through with horses in both a box and a trailer quite a few times.

 

[katastrophykat]

I do, my 7.5 goes through fine- four pony/three horse with Luton pod on top.

 

[katastrophykat]

For what it’s worth, it’s only about 15 mins drive from mine to there on a quiet weekend day, so I’ll usually just leave the windows closed and open on the other side if we’re going on a good distance after the tunnel- I do drive through it myself daily for work also, and can’t smell any fumes or similar in the car.

 

[Goldenstar]

No problem at all I used to do it all the time .

 

[conniegirl]

I used to regularly take mine through both the mersey and conwy tunnels. Its not ideal but not really a problem unless you intend on taking them through multiple times a day, everyday.

 

[luckyoldme]

Absolutely no issue whatsoever, just make sure you pay ! It's automated number plate recognition now.

 

[Vodkagirly]

I used to go through regularly in my 3.5t no issues. Normally a much quicker route than through Newcastle.
Remember to pay after, the new system is awkward.

 

[Cragrat]

Thank you all! Tyne Tunnel it is then And I'll sort the numberplate registering thing before we go!