The Tin Coaster. Exploring Cornwall's Rich Mining Heritage (by Bus).

[@kevinellis8869]

Totally agree your thoughts on 'out of season' and off peak travel, it's so peaceful.

[@shanewaterman4125]

Bottalack is the tin mine Charles Dickens visited about 18 months before he wrote A Christmas Carol, and it is said he got the inspiration for the scene where Scrooge is taken to a mine by the spirit of Christmas present.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Interesting! There is so much to explore around here, I do find the mining history fascinating. Ran out of time on this trip but I will be back 👍

[@neilcoram3495]

Interesting little trip.

[@enricomonti156]

What Britain stands out for is the many number of scenic bus journeys with double deckers and open toppers, prettu much unmatched elsewhere in Europe. Cornwall is definitely of my bucket list at some point

[@Fan652w]

I certainly think that the one outstanding feature of British bus services is the fact that many scenic routes are worked by double-decks!

[@shanewaterman4125]

Also outstanding thanks to our bus services (although we moan about them!) are pretty reliable - and, on the whole, safe: something you can't say about Greyhound in the US.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Yes, I’m certainly aiming to do a few more. Next one - Purbeck Breezer in June 👍

[@enricomonti156]

@@Fan652w and some even by open toppers as well

[@keithparker1346]

​@@Fan652wI suspect that simply many countries do not use double deckers to any degree. My daughter who lives in Switzerland says they have some there which I never was aware they existed though strangely they have some double decker trains

[@AlsTrainspottingHD]

Another good video I have travelled this area on the buses a few times while hiking in the area. It is truly stunning. And the buses are so cheap for the trip aswell so very worth every penny. I think with the main Cornwall Buses which I belive that company is called Transport for Cornwall which thier buses are red you can travel anywhere in Cornwall for £5 so you could go from for example Saltash to Penzance or Penzance to Bude for £5 for example so very worth the money. Some bus journeys can be very long though.

[@baseballfan99]

Great scenery and it fantastic these busses are able to survive out of season as a locals route. If you are ever up in the High Peak (my home area) there is a Sundays/Bank Holiday Monday service 257 from Castleton to Sheffield via Glossop and Snake Pass. The scenery is fantastic.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

The Snake Pass, yes that does sound like a good run. On the list 👍

[@sandiandgregh]

That looked like a really nice run. Excellent when there are bus or train stops right at (or very near) museums and sites. Devon and Cornwall are definitely on our list “to visit” list. Thanks for another great bus video, Mark.

[@billycrawford6080]

Hi Mark, right up my street this video, bus journey and history. As a bus driver myself I would love to do that route, narrow roads and tight villages, sounds daft but I love that when I am at work. Enjoyed this one very much Mark and please please please keep it up, very much appreciated, take care and hope to see you again soon 👍

[@etherealbolweevil6268]

You would very much enjoy that road with tourism coaches coming in the opposite direction every half mile. Not to mention the utterly befuddled "what happened to the motorway" tripper types with looks of horror if they have to get within 4 foot of the hedges.

[@Fan652w]

This is an absolutely splendid video. I am an enthusiast for all forms of public transport. This is the best BUS video I have ever seen on you tube. I went to the website for a timetable. The route to Boscaswell is now simply number 17. But there is still a quite decent service, roughly hourly including Sundays, but no evening service.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Thanks for the comment. Yes I believe that shortly after I made this video, the Tin Coaster ceased to exist (in name anyway). But the 17 (and maybe also the 18?) will do the same job in the future. 👍

[@TimWallace-j9d]

As already stated, the 17 has replaced the Tin Coaster, so once again you can travel from Pendeen to St Ives, both on the North coast, via Penzance on the South coast. All for £2 too, for the time being! Great video, look forward to the next.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Thank you. I must’ve been one of the last to ride this! I hope the Land’s End Coaster continues as that looks like a fantastic run. Will definitely try that at some point in the future 👍

[@simonwhitlock9189]

A lovely journey along roads I have travelled along on several occasions, thanks for getting my memories a dust off, stay safe and take care, cheers.

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

Great video. Alas I have been to Cornwall in excess of 20 times and it has rained EVERY TIME. I won't ever go again.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

That is extreme bad luck mate!

[@JenZX]

Hey Mark, thanks for the amazing breathtaking view on the top deck of the bus. The bus itself looks very smart and as always, cheers mate 👍

[@stevenreynolds3627]

I went to the Geevor tin mine back in 1980 with my parents. I was too young to go down the mine but my Dad did. I had to make do with a T shirt

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

A good excuse to go back then Steven! 😊

[@kevinpennick3604]

Nice video. Cornwall always looks good..

[@Thebusguyplayz3]

Nice

[@robertalan3214]

Thanks Mark, lovely wee scenic bus journey, great weather is always a bonus 👍

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers mate, yep a good excuse to have a trip out for a few hours.

[@michaelwood3099]

Market Jew comes from the Cornish Marghas Yow, meaning Thursday Market.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Thanks Michael. I knew it was worth asking as I’d have never got that! Appreciate the info 😊👍

[@UnbelievableEricthegiraffe]

marghas iou

[@haroldbisonette]

Marghas Yow/Market Jew older names for nearby town Marazion in which direction Market Jew Street leads

[@stevew007uk]

I'm really enjoying the Cornwall series, keep up the good work

[@Richjwade]

Great video of a trip I've done before but I went to Geevor Tin Mine which I would totally recommend to anyone. Been all over Cornwall by bus, its the best way for us locals to get about in the Summer😂

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Rich, I was surprised how many ‘tourist routes’ there were (I.e. the named buses - especially the open-top ones). I must try some more next time I’m down there 👍

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Rich, I was surprised how many ‘tourist routes’ there were (I.e. the named buses - especially the open-top ones). I must try some more next time I’m down there 👍

[@CherylRayment-ec3ke]

Lovely video. It really is very beautiful down in Cornwall. I live in Plymouth so it is on my back doorstep so to speak.

[@markmcniven2625]

The last time I was in Penzance (about 3 years ago) the bus station was an island configuration, they must've changed it. I also stayed in the Premier Inn & went to lands end & did the open top bus to St Ives, it was early October but it was still warm. I gave myself the choice of going to the Scilly Isles on the boat or going to the Theme park in Helston (both were about the same price) & I chose the theme park.

[@KPeake-wk2te]

Fab vid, I've been to Cornwall and gone past quite a few of those areas!

[@davesdaze]

Hi Mark. Yes, what a lovely little bus ride, such a grim area 100 yrs ago if u was down a mine. Lovely view from top floor window. Hope u are well. We're still converting our ex sainsbury home delivery van to camper. Windows going in may. Weather permitting. I retire in 2 yrs, lost parents recently. Bit of an interest. Looking forward to seeing your next video. Best wishes David and Beverley Norfolk

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Hi both, sorry to hear of your loss. I hope the camper conversion gives you something to aim for holiday-wise. I had campers years ago but I’ve gotten out of the enjoyment of having one tbh. Maybe I’ll go back to one in a few years and do a total van life lifestyle. Well, we can all dream can’t we! Glad you enjoyed the vid 😊

[@calebmumby5803]

hope you are enjoying your stay in beautiful Cornwall Mark nice journey mate

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

I did. I’m back now but I’ll definitely be down again soon.

[@PaulGodfrey]

Nice video. Great to see inland Cornwall away from the coast.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Thanks Paul. Yes well-worth the trip this one, from south to north coast really 👍

[@keithparker1346]

Is it me or is that one of the best looking interiors of a bus?

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

It was an excellent interior. Tables make a big difference I think 👍

[@louisep5178]

St Just is where Cornish pasties were invented I think. Great vid thank you 💎🙏

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Really! I should’ve known that - would’ve been a great thing to say on vid. Cheers Louise 😊

[@louisep5178]

@@LetsMakeaTrip Pleasure I saw a sign at Warrens Bakery in St Ives last visit. The first traditional Cornish Pasty bakery in the UK was Warrens in St Just - opened in 1860. But I think it sadly closed in 2019. Up until then they were homemade but could be fruit or any ingredients made for the miners - crimped edges because of dirty workers hands. Some dispute whether they originated in Devon or Cornwall though in the 1200 or 1300s 👍

[@TravelSignal]

Nice video mate, and very pretty scenery!

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Thanks. Definitely worth a morning or more. Tbh, if I’d have had all day, a visit to Geevor Mine is the thing to do.

[@grahamnancledra7036]

Shame you didn't get off at Bot-tal-ak (yeah the Cornish names are strange) and walk along the coast to see the "Crowns". Mine shafts right on the edge of the cliff face. Great History.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Yep, just didn’t have too much time unfortunately. Pendeen Lighthouse was a nice walk though. 😊

[@busspottb]

Well was an open top bus when it started bit when I went last summer it was a 2005 volvo B7TL Wright Eclipse Gemini Closed Top Decker

[@MichaelCampin]

Every cloud has a tin or copper lining. 😂😂😂😂

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Haha, I missed a trick not saying that!

[@tonys1636]

Always seems strange to me seeing a full height DD out in the sticks having grown up with Bristol Lowdeckers and LT green RLH's.

[@farrahw7804]

Nice video

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Thanks

[@kevinmcanulty2593]

As usual great video . Wonder what it is like living in those villages/hamlets you passed through? Thanks again

[@derisleybrittain]

Excellent 🥂🥂🥂🥂🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷

[@Rainbowus]

Try the Tallink ferry from Tallinn to Stockholm

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

I’ve done the other two ferries on that route - it is a lovely crossing 👍

[@jamessmith6402]

Thanks Mark nice video 👍

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers James 😊👍

[@Richard-gk3kq]

Really interesting video, I’ve never been to this part of Cornwall.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

It’s quite a long way but well-worth the effort imo. 👍

[@kieranstravels]

This service has unfortunately now been withdrawn. It's a beautiful journey though, I personally did it this year!

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Yes I must have been one of the last on it! Typical 😂 it there are some others in the area I’ll be sure to try at some point 👍

[@kieranstravels]

@@LetsMakeaTrip Do The Mousehole! It's really unique!

[@jameswalker7459]

Boscastle is how you pronounce

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Ta 👍

[@fredstrainandbusvids.]

I don’t think the tin coaster runs anymore

[@Fan652w]

I went to the website. The route to Boscaswell is now simply number 17. But there is still a quite decent service, roughly hourly including Sundays ,but no evening service.

[@SouthCoastRich]

Also ,the Lands End Coaster bus heads out east from Pendeen, continuing along that B road to Zennor and St Ives, and then round back to Penzance via Marazion which is by the tidal causeway across to St Michael's Mount, As you said, the whole round trip, ( in either direction from Penzance), takes about three to three and a half hours I think.! It's spectacular journey virtually throughout. My fave section of all is between St Ives and Pendeen, with moorland hills inland, and views across lush farmland to the coastal cliffs and sea on the other side. The route is a circular route running throughout the year both clockwise and anti-clockwise The circle is completed with the route between Penzance and St Just via Newlyn, Lamorna, Porthcurno, (for the Minack Theatre), Land's End, Sennen Cove, and Land's End Airport.

[@SouthCoastRich]

Incidentally, does anyone know of any bus timetables that indicate the type bus scheduled to run for each journey, (a bit like a bus version of the realtraintimes, or is it realtime trains, website). perhaps. My local bus services connect Southampton and Fareham with either Portsmouth or Gosport. They are mainly single- deckers, including some new electric buses too, but also, especially in the summer half of the year and/or weekends, quite a scattering of double deckers. If I knew when the double deckers were running, i'd aim to catch those if possible, be it for business or pleasure !

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Rich, the bustimes website can help with this.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Fred, I think this must’ve been of the last weeks it ran in it’s ‘Tin Coaster guise’. Typical that 😂