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As a result of the excellent response we’ve had from passengers and a very generous donation from the Little Stretton to Stiperstones time trial run/walk event, we now have enough funds to extend the Shuttle Bus service until the end of September. That’s three extra weekends.

The last running day will now be 29th September and we will update the bus stop timetables accordingly.

Re-launched this year with a new timetable and a more frequent service across the Long Mynd to Bridges, the Shuttle has had an excellent first eight weeks. The weather has brought out local and visiting walkers and many others keen to explore or re-visit the central Shropshire Hills. So far the bus has carried 390 passengers, an average of 25 passengers a day. This has tested capacity on some days, so we’ve upgraded the bus from a 16 to a 19-seater as long as demand continues. This very positive start has allowed us to extend the season until the end of September.

If you’ve used the bus, please champion the service to your friends, family and neighbours, post your pictures on Facebook and wherever else you share news of your days out. We really would appreciate it and welcome your continued support. But remember it’s a cash only service. We know how unusual that is these days, and would love to offer contactless payments, but regretfully the costs of setting up and maintaining the system are currently outside our reach.

The improved route now runs from Church Stretton to Bridges, Wentnor, The Bog, Stiperstones and Snailbeach returning via All Stretton, on Saturdays and Sundays from 9.15am until 5.35pm. It’s a perfect day out for locals and visitors, whether they are keen to explore on foot, or just go for one of the most scenic bus rides in the UK. A £6 Day Rover ticket allows passengers to stay on the bus for a scenic tour or hop on and off during the day for a walk, tea and cake at the Bog Centre or lunch at one on our distinctive country pubs and hop back on after.

The popularity of the service and bus capacity means that if you are keen on walking, it’s better to catch the bus on your outward journey and avoid trying to hop on at the end of the day when the bus might be full. For help planning a day out, contact us.

Full information about the bus and a downloadable timetable at www.shropshirehillsshuttles.co.uk