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Most Scenic Bus Route

Started by 2206, February 17, 2018, 05:29:18 PM

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Budgie

Quote from: Stu on March 10, 2025, 08:25:03 PMWhile staying in Fairbourne last week, I had the opportunity to take a ride on the G21 bus service to Tywyn and back.
https://bustimes.org/services/g21-dolgellau-machynllaeth-via-fairbourne-aberdyfi#map

It didn't disappoint either! Some breathtaking scenery between Fairbourne and Llangelynnin with the sea on one side and mountains on the other, and then plenty of rolling countryside on the way into Tywyn.

A highly recommended bus route if only to see a mid-sized Enviro200 MMC being put through its paces, as well as an 'unusual' u-turn the bus has to make to turn around at Llanegryn!


All the routes around there were impressive for scenery.  The G21 has very good scenery throughout, after using a it a number of times you get a bit complacent so I think I liked the T3 from Dolgellau (Dol) to Bala more (the T routes use new Evoras).  T2 section from Dol to Aberystwyth also excellent and the buses are really challenged between Dol and Machynlleth up & down the A487  

Lloyds coaches cover all those routes and have an excellent fleet if seats a bit tight for a 6'3 person.  The G24 up the valley from Tywyn also scenically excellent, especially when you get to a see a steam train running to the one side of the road.  

Good buses, good scenery and the Tap On Tap Off worked pretty well, with me hitting both daily and then weekly caps 

cardew

There is currently a West Midlands Buses promotional display outside Snow Hill, one of the posters features the Outer Circle, the word Scenic and the phrase Ride Of A Lifetime or something similar. 

I clearly no longer understand what words mean.

My votes are the 387/388 South Pembrokeshire, the 418 Oban to Ellenabeich and the 555 Windermere to Keswick

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Quote from: cardew on Yesterday at 11:32:32 AMThere is currently a West Midlands Buses promotional display outside Snow Hill, one of the posters features the Outer Circle, the word Scenic and the phrase Ride Of A Lifetime or something similar.

I clearly no longer understand what words mean.

My votes are the 387/388 South Pembrokeshire, the 418 Oban to Ellenabeich and the 555 Windermere to Keswick
One of them says "all manner of buses will get you to the Balti Triangle including the 4, 6, 12, 31, 37"
Not sure who was responsible for producing these, but at least get them right?
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cardew

Quote from: 2206 on Yesterday at 02:53:27 PMOne of them says "all manner of buses will get you to the Balti Triangle including the 4, 6, 12, 31, 37"
Not sure who was responsible for producing these, but at least get them right?
That's just abysmal.

The Balti Triangle is a shadow of its former self since the rise of the Desi pubs anyway.

I'm surprised it's not suggesting a fun ride for all the family over the Camp Hill Flyover

Stu

Quote from: Budgie on March 11, 2025, 10:05:56 PMAll the routes around there were impressive for scenery.  The G21 has very good scenery throughout, after using a it a number of times you get a bit complacent so I think I liked the T3 from Dolgellau (Dol) to Bala more (the T routes use new Evoras).  T2 section from Dol to Aberystwyth also excellent and the buses are really challenged between Dol and Machynlleth up & down the A487 

Lloyds coaches cover all those routes and have an excellent fleet if seats a bit tight for a 6'3 person.  The G24 up the valley from Tywyn also scenically excellent, especially when you get to a see a steam train running to the one side of the road. 

Good buses, good scenery and the Tap On Tap Off worked pretty well, with me hitting both daily and then weekly caps
Yes, when I stayed in Tywyn last year I did take a ride on the G24 over to Dolgoch Falls, only a short 12 minute ride but beautiful rolling scenery!
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