Bus-Pass Britain: 50 of the Nation's Favourite Bus Journeys (Bradt Travel Guides) (Bradt Travel Guides (Bradt on Britain))

Bus-Pass Britain: 50 of the Nation's Favourite Bus Journeys (Bradt Travel Guides) (Bradt Travel Guides (Bradt on Britain))

by Nicky Gardner (Editor), Nicky Gardner (Author), Susanne Kries (Editor), Susanne Kries (Author)

Synopsis

Bus-Pass Britain is a colourful celebration of travelling by bus around the British Isles and features a selection of 50 favourite bus-routes submitted by members of the public in response to a Bradt competition. Their favourite bus routes reveal a wonderful mosaic of journeys across Britain, from a pleasant meander through Surrey lanes to an orbit through Birmingham's edgy suburbs. Evocative and fun, the book reveals how free bus passes have encouraged a new generation of keen explorers. Join us on the top deck for a fresh perspective on towns and villages across Britain. Each journey includes recommendations on where to stop and explore, providing details of inspiring sights, suggested walks and the best local cafes, pubs, restaurants. All the practical details: bus times, the length and duration of each route and travel connections to the start and finish, are provided and the book features a scattering of quirky stories and reflections (entitled Bus-stops) on the wonders of this more leisurely form of travel.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
Published: 14 Oct 2011

ISBN 10: 1841623768
ISBN 13: 9781841623764

Media Reviews
'Britain's favourite bus routes: what a great idea!' Joan Bakewell, Baroness Bakewell DBE 'Bus-Pass Britain is the perfect companion for those of a certain age still keen to get out and about, but on a budget.' The Mail on Sunday 'We are very impressed by 'Bradt Bus Pass Britain'. The book has 50 excellent bus rides to take with a bus pass in England, Scotland & Wales making it a very useful companion when holidaying in Britain, or for planning local journeys by bus. Colour photos, maps and illustrations abound, and the routes are arranged by region.' Freebustravel.co.uk 'A new handy little book will inspire you to travel by bus.' The Daily Express 'This is a very readable guidebook that manages to squeeze in enough information about places to visit, without creating a book that's heavy or unwieldy.' Teme Valley Times 'A great little book for those of us trying to use the car less and, for those readers who have a bus-pass, how to make more use of it...All you need to do is put it in your holiday suitcase, grab your bus-pass and go.' Best of British magazine '... one of our favourites .. a guide to 50 of the best bus journeys.' Wanderlust '...an engaging guide book ... packs in plenty of practical advice about its 50 chosen routes.' Sunday Express
Author Bio
The authors of the book, some forty individuals, are with few exceptions not professional writers. They are ordinary folk, most of them retired. The editors, Susanne Kries and Nicky Gardner, have for many years specialised in exploring Europe by train, bus and boat. They are editors of hidden europe magazine, and their work has featured in publications across Europe.