‘Top deck advised’: readers’ favourite scenic UK bus rides

From Cornwall to North Yorkshire beautiful bus rides take in sea views, mountains, rivers and cute villages. Our readers know the best routes. Scroll down for the winning tip

The very best bus route is Tiverton to Exeter on the 55. On leaving Tiverton it passes through the village of Bickleigh and crosses the River Exe on the Bickleigh Bridge, which has been hit and damaged by buses, lorries and cars more times than I can count. From the bridge, though, there is an amazing view both ways up and down the river and to the right are the “rapids” and the Fisherman’s Cott pub, and often the resident heron standing in the shallows looking for his lunch. Then the road follows the valley, with great views of the Devon countryside until it reaches Stoke Canon and another bridge. Then it’s on to the outskirts of Exeter and into the city centre. The whole journey takes about 90 minutes.
Lesley Carr