Open prime bus tour supply to incorporate with East Lancashire Railway

An open top bus give has been released with the purpose of combining its sightseeing journey with the East Lancashire Railway (ELR).

Diamond Bus North West have launched a summer-only assistance that offers an open-top rated bus experience with a journey on the historic railway.

The ‘Rammy Rambler’ open top rated bus will offer three as a result of journeys per working day involving Wednesday and Sunday from Bolton Interchange to Ramsbottom, Rossendale, Lancashire.

Guests will then be equipped to love the 12-mile ELR and its sights, which incorporate Burrs Region Park, The Irwell Sculpture Path, Bury’s celebrated Transport Museum and the impartial boutiques, restaurants and bars of each Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall.

Mike Kelly, chairman of the East Lancashire Railway, reported: “We’re delighted to do the job in partnership with Diamond Bus North West to supply these specially made services this summer.

“As international journey constraints signify fewer of us will be making the most of a traditional sunshine break abroad this year, families are now rediscovering the delights that are on their personal doorstep.

“Combi tickets on the ‘Rammy Rambler’ will let ELR people to branch out and investigate the intensive attractions of the stunning Irwell Valley and West Pennine Moors by bus and heritage rail.  

“So, go away your motor vehicle at dwelling, pack a picnic and love your possess adventure shut to house. In the immortal terms of PJ & Duncan: ‘Let’s get ready to ramble’.”

Combi tickets that permit endless vacation all day on bus and rail are out there from the ELR internet site.

Price ranges for progress tickets start from £17.50 for grown ups, £10.50 for children and £45.50 for families comprising two grownups and 3 little ones.

Bob Dunn, Regional Controlling Director, Diamond Bus North West, claimed: “Diamond Bus North West is pleased to announce this new summer season services selling the staycation information from the governing administration and supplying a website link between Bolton and Ramsbottom.

“We hope our travellers will appreciate utilizing the open up top assistance and acquire benefit of the actuality that our timetable is prepared to allow vacation on the East Lancashire Railway as nicely.”

Different bus and teach tickets can also be procured on the working day on the bus and at Ramsbottom ELR station. The company will also present a hyperlink to Jumbles Country Park and the village of Hawkshaw.

To reserve tickets go to: https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.british isles/functions-functions/rammy-rambler/.