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When I first heard of people referring to their homes on "the Good enough estate", I thought they were being self-deprecating.
But only in later years did I learn that Goodenough Way, (off Tollers Lane) was named after a local worthy.
Petras409 | 10.04.22 - 8:42 a.m. | #
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It seems that the bus goes northward on the bypass and southward down the high street, not only on the westbound journey which you covered, but also on the eastbound journey. Probably because of slip roads, or maybe high street bus stops, but this must be confusing for signage and any unfamiliar riders boarding in the high street.
Malcolm of Kent | 10.04.22 - 8:52 a.m. | #
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Nice to see you finally riding my local bus! That said, I've yet to actually ride the extended route - maybe next time I fancy a wander up to Cane Hill.
Paul | Homepage | 10.04.22 - 8:57 a.m. | #
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Thanks. You've taken me back over half a century.
Used to play football at Marlpit Lane and my first Saturday job was at the Waitrose in Coulsdon.
I must go and do this bus ride myself and wallow in nostalgia.
Chris | 10.04.22 - 9:12 a.m. | #
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The anticlockwise circuit in Coulsdon made by both eastbound and westbound buses is probably because the bypass only has a northbound bus lane, and indeed a bus stop in the underpass directly under the railway station - although I can't imagine it sees much use as there is another one on the High Street much nearer the station entrance. Southbound buses would have to mix it with the rest of the traffic, and the pavement on that side is ten feet above road level so a bus stop would be impractical.
Timbo | 10.04.22 - 9:18 a.m. | #
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The bus stops in Coulsdon High Street say ‘404 Both directions’. It shouldn’t be confusing.
diamond geezer | Homepage | 10.04.22 - 9:21 a.m. | #
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What a really interesting and rambling bus route. A reminder to myself that I really must get down there again for another walk.
Mikey C | 10.04.22 - 11:10 a.m. | #
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Very interesting about Cane Hill - just one of a cluster of asylums around the Caterham area. And nice too to realise belatedly that a family trip to the Fox in 2009 was actually set in London's southernmost pub.
cau1khead | 10.04.22 - 12:14 p.m. | #
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I don't know about riding the 404, but this post and the 2nd photo has made me want to walk Section 5 of the Loop again!
Cornish Cockney | 10.04.22 - 12:20 p.m. | #
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An interesting example that helps shine light on why London's bus network costs around £600m more than it brings in in revenue.
If the rest of the UK is to get "London style services", an awfully lot of public money is going to be needed. There are no local buses anywhere near me that run every 30 minutes every day of the week.
Man of Kent | 10.04.22 - 12:22 p.m. | #
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Had to think twice about "following the same streets in both directions". On the face of it most bus routes do that!
Andrew S | 10.04.22 - 7:10 p.m. | #
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