tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432323264902617108.post1200687416916503906..comments2024-03-25T22:17:35.616+00:00Comments on Public Transport Experience: Courageous (2) ? Hulleys Heritagefatbusblokehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06833340546527596517noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432323264902617108.post-52660300155338646792020-09-15T07:19:49.868+01:002020-09-15T07:19:49.868+01:00I always thought the Snake refers to the Cavendish...I always thought the Snake refers to the Cavendish family symbol, and Wikipedia agrees: The name of the road matches its winding route, but actually derives from the emblem of the Snake Inn, one of the few buildings on the high stretch of road. In turn, the pub's name and sign were derived from the serpent on the Cavendish arms of William Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire. In the early 21st century, the inn was renamed the Snake Pass Inn, such that the inn now refers to the road that referred to itself.<br />The Inn is sadly permanently closed (since Oct 2019) and is now a private residence, though the adjoining coach house is available on Airbnb for self-catering stays. Simon Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03096147278980260018noreply@blogger.com