2 weeks Ago By [email protected] (Will Twigger)
At first glance, you might think the W7 bus route, which is just 2.6 miles long, is a bit excessive. However, it's one of London's most frequent bus routes, arriving as often as every three minutes during weekday peak times and requiring a staggering 17 double-decker buses to operate the full service.
The W7 is essentially TfL's version of 'small but mighty'. The route begins at Finsbury Park and travels almost in a straight line up Stroud Green Road to Crouch End Broadway, before climbing further to Muswell Hill Broadway, where it ends on a roundabout. READ MORE: Every Londoner who can get free London Underground and bus travel for life It's like London's own ski lift.
Finsbury Park sits just 30 metres above sea level, Crouch Hill is at 45 metres, and Muswell Hill reaches a tiring 105 metres. Walking up these two hills is only an option for the super fit who have a change of clothes waiting at the top. Given that Muswell Hill and Crouch Hill aren't directly served by the London Underground , and Finsbury Park is, the W7 becomes a vital route, transporting around 6 million passengers per year over the past decade up and down the two North London hills.
You can sign up to get the latest London travel news, live updates and fun trivia sent straight to your WhatsApp from the MyLondon team. To get stories sent to you, you need to already have WhatsApp. All you need to do is click this link and select 'join community' .
No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the MyLondon team. We also treat our subscribers to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like.
To unsubscribe, click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you’re curious, you can read our privacy notice . Click here to sign up for WhatsApp alerts.
It's the busiest route under three miles long on London's bus network, and usually ranks within the top 150 of London's 700 each year. The W7's relatively short route is one of its biggest strengths, allowing it to operate like a self-contained shuttle. At the northern terminus, buses start and end their journeys on a roundabout - a rare sight in London due to potential traffic hazards.
Our London Underground newsletter brings you the latest travel updates to help you on your commute - as well as a weekly dose of Tube trivia! You can sign up HERE..
