Summer is nearly upon us as one of the UK's most scenic bus routes makes its return.

The open-top 1C Coastal Clipper bus service has returned to Great Yarmouth's Golden Mile for its fourth year running.

For the next five months, the First Bus-operated will run all day from Seashore Holiday Park to the Pleasure Beach, calling at Joyland, Britannia Pier, Pirates Cove adventure golf, the Marina Centre, the Sealife Centre, Wellington Pier, Merrivale Model Village and the Big Wheel.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The 1C Coastal Clipper runs daily and has several stops in Great Yarmouth, Caister and Hemsby.The 1C Coastal Clipper runs daily and has several stops in Great Yarmouth, Caister and Hemsby. (Image: James Weeds)The Coastal Clipper's route continues along the coast to Caister, and onto the holiday camps and resorts of Scratby and California before making its way to Hemsby.

Last year, the route was included in a list of the most 'scenic' transport rides in the UK.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The route shows off some of Great Yarmouth's attractions.The route shows off some of Great Yarmouth's attractions. (Image: James Weeds)In time for the upcoming half term, the service will increase in frequency from May 25, running along the seafront every 15 minutes, and to and from Hemsby every 30 minutes.

Single tickets cost £1.50 in Great Yarmouth, and £2 to Hemsby. 

First Bus also sells a range of day tickets for passengers making multiple journeys.

For more information, visit www.firstbus.co.uk/norfolk-suffolk

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The Winter Gardens as seen from the 1C Coastal Clipper.The Winter Gardens as seen from the 1C Coastal Clipper. (Image: James Weeds)