SIR — The demise of Quantock Heritage and especially the 300 bus is sad from the business aspect, particularly since the firm would appear to have done all it could to keep its services running through all kinds of difficulties. The drivers on the 300 route were always friendly, cheerful, knowledgeable and helpful, which was doubly important on a service often used by tourists. The route across Exmoor from Minehead to Lynmouth must surely count as one of the most scenic in the country. There were many access points along the route to the South-West Coast Path and the Coleridge Way, the extension to which was only opened this summer. Exmoor National Park website states: "Once here it is easy to get around. You can enjoy the National Park with an extensive network of characterful roads or explore without the hassle of the car, utilising a well managed network of walking and riding routes alongside bus services and the MoorRover which operates at peak times to provide a demand response service where other public transport links don't exisit. For information, inspiration and ideas on getting around without a car visit http://www.exploremoor.co.uk.&quot">www.exploremoor.co.uk." Even before the cessation of the 300 bus, this was a highly exaggerated claim. Apart from the number 10 Webberbus from Porlock Weir to Minehead, the only other bus running within the Somerset part of the National Park is Beacon Bus 398 from Minehead to Tiverton. The MoorRover is a good idea, but expensive if you are travelling alone rather than in a group. For example, the fare to Lynmouth is £25 each way, as opposed to £10 return on the 300 bus (or free in Somerset with a bus pass, there having been no subsidy from Devon County Council). People who live between Lynmouth and Porlock and do not drive now have no public transport. As for tourists and walkers, even more of Exmoor National Park has become inaccessible except by car. I hope that Somerset County Council, Exmoor National Park Authority and maybe even some of the businesses which depend upon tourism will be able to see a way to restore this vital bus service. I, for one, would happily forego using my bus pass and pay a reasonable fare and I am sure many other local people will feel the same. Jenny Gibson, Bridge Street, Williton.