Bus Photography & Regional Travelcard Boundaries

[CL]

Aside from on Centro/NX property, i.e. Bus Stations, Garages, etc... Can anybody tell me any quiet, quiet, 'suburban' spots where I can photograph buses? And to clarify, if I had a regional travelcard, would I be able to use NXCoventry routes also?

I already have a small list of places where I can take these photos, and I wish to expand the list. A few examples would be:

- Hockley Hill
- Newtown Row
- Edmund Street, near Museum

Thanks in advance! :)

[Alex]

@clayderman A regional travelcard can be used on the full length of any NXWM or NXC route

[CL]

Excellent. Thanks, @Alex & @Matt :)

[Ally]

Here is a selection of quiet suburban areas I can suggest for some quite good photos in the Coventry area:

Allesley Village (7,82,900): https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1461408384139719&l=5034cdb433
Good for old buildings and flowery backdrops. If you continue on to the 7 terminus, there's an old WMPTE sign on revving engines still in place: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1462444564036101&l=a69f11c884

Belvedere Road, Earlsdon (11,12): https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1461071984173359&l=cde4e9e246
Quiet and posh estate, careful not to look like a burglar!

Allesley Park Terminus (23): https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1524003964546827&l=1378ef450e
Nice green backdrop at the terminus, but I've never had any good luck with sun there, as can be seen!

Tile Hill Village/South Terminus (5,18,18A): https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1564944897119400&l=63e8d34810
Buses enter here from 2 different directions, usually with plenty of layover.

Tanyard Farm Terminus (6/6A): Can't find my photos for here, but it is another good and quiet place for photos or along Tanners Way on the approach, as is the Victoria Farm terminus and Anderton Road approaching, on the 6A. Fenside is also another good and quiet place on the 2/3 routes.


If you time it in the peaks and fancy some shots on an Industrial Estate, you can try this:
Bayton Road Ind Est, Bedworth (Certain Peak 20's): https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1524008324546391&l=8ee2e14803
Towards Bedworth in AM peak, towards Coventry in PM peak. Into Warwickshire, but your pass is still valid. There's also some good shots from the main road near the M6 bridge, traffic permitting.


If you do end up fancying some shots in busier areas, you can also try:
Binley Road - Clifford Bridge Road, Binley (13,13A,16,16A,86,360A/C): https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1419205211693370&l=e84a261340
Plenty of places to stand, plus some good shots if you stand in the right places

Kenilworth Road (11,U2,U12,U17,X16,X17): https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1407534089527149&l=075f5b6558
About a 5 minute walk from a bus stop, good for rural shots and on the NXC 11 route. Just touching into the Warwickshire boundary but your pass is still valid

Nauls Mill House Bridge, Nr. Ring Road (13,16,16A,17B,735): https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1382347665379125&l=d71d86ee56
Literally the opposite side of the Coventry ringroad and just up from a 900 stop, good if you like shots from a bridge, not best advertised by this mobile phone picture!


I would suggest avoiding Willenhall and particularly Wood End if you value your life! I was considering trying Howes Lane on the 9 routes and Leasowes Avenue on the 9A terminus but haven't gotten around to trying them yet, Leasowes is a quiet surburban area (if you don't go at school kick out time) and Howes is a leafy tree area from memory.

Hopefully these are all of some help! :)

[CL]

@Ally Yeah, very much. Thank You! I shall refer back to this opon my next visit. And, just a little perk, but kudos on your layout. Well planned and reassuringly pleasing for a 'neat-freak' like me. Lol! :D

[Ally]

@Ally Yeah, very much. Thank You! I shall refer back to this opon my next visit. And, just a little perk, but kudos on your layout. Well planned and reassuringly pleasing for a 'neat-freak' like me. Lol! :D

You're welcome, glad to have been of assistance!

I'm the same there, I always have to have everything in a perfect layout ;D