Extreme Hill Climb: Exmoor Coaster up Porlock Hill

[@Martin_Adams184]

I cycled up this hill in 1964, on a youth-hostelling trip from Pembrokeshire to Cornwall. There was an alternative route; but I was determined to do it, thanks to the foolhardy ambitions of youth, and the several accounts I'd read of this hill in the Cyclists' Touring Club magazine. I did make it, even with a full set of pannier bags on the bike; though I do remember having to get a breather at one point. I'm now 73, and could not get near what I did then. Well done to the bus driver and the professionalism he showed at the sharp left-hander; and he was helped by car drivers showing some awareness. It's a beautiful place.

[@nickwells55]

Did this in my 2002 ford fusion 1.4 first gear most of the way

[@david_rocky_road]

Wow! I love this

[@Englishsea24]

The bus looks like it's really struggling

[@GamingDeluxe-]

they all do, especially this time of bus

[@GamingDeluxe-]

doing the trip again tomorrow , can't wait, hope nothing goes wrong lol

[@orsomm5042]

It’s an incredible journey! Hope you enjoyed!

[@GamingDeluxe-]

@orsomm5042 yes i did thanks

[@mitchellhurd9300]

Flippin heck that was a hill climb and a half 😳😳😳! I'm surprised it didn't overheat half way up the hill. Was the alarm going off in the cab indicating the engine temperature had gone up?

[@busspottb]

nah that beep was a sytem called Drive Green the beep it makes is when it loses conection with the tag the driver has on them for it the system basicly monitors how the driver is driving the bus

[@GamingDeluxe-]

it has upgraded cooling system

[@IanBebbington]

Sacnia bus no problem Dennis struggle ex bus mechanic

[@GamingDeluxe-]

yes the scania 36081 has alot more power than these e400's