I got to see the beauty that the north has to offer during my £6 journey to the Peak District
Last year it became cheaper than ever to travel across Greater Manchester when passenger fares were capped to just £2. The reform introduced by the region's mayor Andy Burnham was brought in to free commuters from a ‘fragmented’ system.
Starting my journey in Leigh, in Wigan, I hoped to reach the Peak District National Park. The area is a popular choice for day trips or mini-breaks, but it can be tricky to reach without a car. My plan was to see just how affordable it would be to get there using only buses. If you were starting this journey from Manchester, another option would have been the 192 from Piccadilly Gardens to Stockport.
My issues began once I’d reached Disley, a small village in Cheshire found at the edge of the Peak District. The bus ride itself was a beautiful journey that saw me pass dainty cottage buildings, peaceful farm animals grazing on fields and stunning views of peaks and valleys that seemed closer than they were.
One of the main routes that linked Whaley Bridge to Buxton was shut due to £5.1m repair works being carried out on a bridge by Network Rail. The works began back in January and weren't due to finish until the end of March.
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