Trip to Crystal Peaks / Sheffield 18-02-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
33863	Crystal Peaks BS	Sheffield Interchange	120	First South Yorkshire
63001	Sheffield Interchange	Intake, Mansfield Road	73	First South Yorkshire
12162	Intake, Newlands Drive	Broomhall, Manchester Road	120	Stagecoach Yorkshire
37529	Broomhall, Turner's Lane	Sheffield, Arundel Gate	52A	First South Yorkshire
12176	Sheffield Interchange	Manor Top, Hurlfield Road	120	Stagecoach Yorkshire
33859	Manor Top, Hurlfield Road	Crystal Peaks BS	120	First South Yorkshire

Today we decided to revisit Crystal Peaks. Matthew had originally chosent to go to Bury, but we though we were going to have to pick somebody up from South Yorkshire. By Friday we knew that we didn't need to go in theat direction, but Matthew wanted to go to Crystal Peaks anyway. Research consisted for looking for somewhere to eat and checking the weather which was for mainly dry with a chance of light rain. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Uncle Dave made his was up to the house on foot so that we didn't have to pick him up. We set off just before 12:00 and we ran through Blurton onto the A5035, We headed into Dresden and we saw grey minibus DN72 NHE. We ran to the edge of Longton and we turned right onto the Eastbound A50. As we travelled Eastwards we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 246, AJS AJ54 BUZ and Midland Classic 75. We ran the 40 or so miles to the Motorway and we joined the Northbound M1. Seen on the M1 were Johnson Bros Tours YN04 UJG, Travelstar European Ltd (NX) 1417 on a #133 to Birmingham and Acklams E14 ACK. We came off the M1 at junction 31 and we joined the Westbound A57. We turned left onto the A618 and we headed Southwards. We ran through Norwood and we turned right onto the B6058. We turned right onto the B6053 and we ran past the the Halfway bus and tram terminus. We crossed the first roundabout by the entrance to Crystal Peaks and we turned right into Sevenairs Road. We turned into the car park where they are building a new Burger King and we parked up. We went into the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. It was very busy, but we had some luck and we found a table for 4. Matthew had a burger and chicken with chips, washed down with a glass of Coke.When we had finished we went back to the car to get the bag. We said goodbye to mum and we set off on foot to Crystal Peaks bus station. We crossed over the road and we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 36459 on a #80 to Sheffield.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 36459 in Crystal Peaks

We walked along the path to meet up with the Waterhorpe Greenway. We turned left onto Peaks Mount and we enetered the bus station. We saw TM Travel 1210 on layover.

TM Travel 1210 in Crystal Peaks bus station

There were a few buses in the bus station. I asked which on Matthew wanted to do and he chose the First double decker. We saw it was First South Yorkshire 33863 on a #120 to Fulwood.

First South Yorkshire 33863 in Crystal Peaks bus station

We got on the bus and we booked South Yorkshire Conncet tickets at £7.40 each before going upstairs and sitting down. We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Peaks Mount. We turned right onto Ochre Dyke Lane and we headed Westwards. We turned right onto Moss Way and we headed Northwards. We turned left onto Birley Spa Lane and we ran to the end before turning right onto Occupation Lane. We turned right onto the A6135 and we headed North Westwards. We ran through Fecheville and Intake and at Manor top we turned left onto Hurlfield Road and left onto Ridgeway Road before re-joining the A6135. We ran down the hill through Deep Pit shring the space with the tram lines. The tram lines veered off to the left and we continued along the A6135 before running forwards onto the B6070. We ran crossed over the railway line and as we approached the city centre we saw Grayscroft TJI 1679 going Northwards. We ran onto the Park Square roundabout and under the tram line. We turned left onto the A61 and past Sheffield Midland railway station. We turned right onto Hamrmer Lane and right onto Pond Street where we got up and got off the bus bus the interchange. Once of the bus Matthew took another picture of First South Yorkshire 33863 as it continued towards Fulwood.

First South Yorkshire 33863 in Sheffield Interchange

Before we crossed the road we saw First South Yorkshire 69522 on a #8 to Ecclesfield.

First South Yorkshire 69522 in Sheffield Interchange

We crossed the road and we headed into the interchange. Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we walked around onto Harmer Lane. We saw First South Yorkshire 37487 on a X5 to Dinnington.

First South Yorkshire 37487 in Sheffield Interchange

We walked back into the interchange and we saw a bus on stand. As we got closer we saw it was First South Yorkshire 63001 on a #73 to Rotherham.

First South Yorkshire 63001 in Sheffield Interchange

We got on the bus and we flashed the South Yorkshire Connect day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the interchange onto Harmer Street and we turned left onto the Southbound A61. We ran past the railway station and we veered left onto Suffolk Road. We turned left onto the A6135 and we headed Eastwards. We followed the road to the right and we ran through Deep Pit and we ran up the hill to Manor Top. We continued through Intake and veered left onto Woodhouse Road where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First South Yorkshire 63001 as it continued towards Rotherham.

First South Yorkshire 63001 in Intake

We walked along Woodhouse Road and we crossed over the A6135. We waited for a bus towards Broomhill. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. It was Stagecoach Yorkshire 12162 on a #120 to Ranmoor.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 12162 in Intake

WE got on the bus and we flashed the South Yorkshire Connect tickets to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We ran out of Intake and at Manor top we turned left onto Hurlfield Road and right onto Ridgeway Road before re-joining the A6135. We ran down the hill through Deep Pit shring the space with the tram lines. The tram lines veered off to the left and we continued along the A6135 before running forwards onto the B6070. We ran crossed over the railway line and as we approached the city centre we saw Grayscroft TJI 1679 going Northwards. We ran onto the Park Square roundabout and under the tram line. We turned left onto the A61 and past Sheffield Midland railway station. We turned right onto Hamrmer Lane and right onto Pond Street where the bus stopped for a short while. We continued forwards onto Flat Street and we turned left onto High Street and we ran around Castle Square. We went forwards onto Church Street and continued onto West Street. We ran forwards onto Glossop Road and we crossed over the ring road. We continued for a further before we joined the A57. We veered left onto Fulwood Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Yorkshire 12162 as it continued towards Ransmoor.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 12162 in Broomhall

Once off the bus we walked along Fulwood Road and onto the A57. We walked to the corner of Glossop Road and we went into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we headed Eastwards along the A57. On the way to the bus stop we saw First South Yorkshire 35133 on a #51 to Lodge Moor.

First South Yorkshire 35133 in Broomhall

As we got to the corner of Crookes Road we saw a double decker waiting for the lights. We trotted alng the road and a minute or so later the bus came around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First South Yorkshire 37529 on a #52A to Woodhouse.

First South Yorkshire 37529 in Broomhall

We got on the bus and we flashed the South Yorkshire Connect tickets to the driver before going upstairs and sitting down. We set off along the A57 and we ran Eastwards towards the edge of town. We turned right onto Clarkson Street and left onto Durham Road. We ran forwards onto Glossop Road and we crossed over the A61. We turned right onto Carver Street and left onto Division Street. We turned left onto Rockingham Street and left onto Charter Row. We ran past the former Debbenhams store running forwards onto Furnival Gate. We turned left onto Arundel Gate and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First South Yorkshire 37529 as it continued towards Woodhouse.

First South Yorkshire 37529 in Sheffield

Once off the bus we set off on foot towards the interchange. We crossed over Arundel Gate and we went down Charles Steet past The Red Lion pub. We continued past The Hub which is a collection of 4 stainless steel clad buildings that look like curling stones. We turned left onto Paternoster Row and we walked forwards onto Pond Street and we arrived at the entrance of the Interchange where we saw First South Yorkshire 37430 on a #208 to Whiston.

First South Yorkshire 37430 in Sheffield Interchange

We walked into the Interchange and we looked for a bus back towards Crystal Peaks. There was a Stagecoach operated #120 to Halfway due in 5 minutes. It came on stand and it was Stagecoach Yorkshire 12162 which we had been on earlier so we turned it down. The was a First operated #120 due next, but this must have been a few minutes late. As the next bus to appear was a stagecoach bus. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Yorkshire 12176 on a #120 to Halfway.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 12176 in Sheffield Interchange

We got on the bus and we flashed the South Yorkshire Connect day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out of the interchange onto Harmer Street and we turned left onto the Southbound A61. We ran past the railway station and we veered left onto Suffolk Road. We turned left onto the A6135 and almost imediately turned left onto the B6071. We crossed over the Southern throat of Sheffield Midlands railway station and we ran up the hill. We veered right onto Talbot Road and we turned right onto City Road. We ran through Deep Pit and to the top of the hill at Manor Top. We crossed over the roundabout and we continued along the road for another 2 stops where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Yorkshire 12176 as it continued towards Halfway.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 12176 in Manor Top

We looked down the road and right behind us was the late running First service. As it got closer we saw it was First South Yorkshire 33859 on a #120 to Crystal Peaks.

First South Yorkshire 33859 in Manor Top

We got on the bus and we flashed the South Yorkshire Connect day ticket to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off along the A6135 through Intake and Frenchville. We turned left onto Occupation Lane and left onto Birley Spa Lane. We turned right onto Moss Way and left onto Ochre Dike Lane. We turned left Peaks Mount and we turned right into Crystal Peaks bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First South Yorkshire 33859 before it returned to Fulwood.

First South Yorkshire 33859 in Crystal Peaks bus station

We headed towards the car park. On the way we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 12100 on layover in Crystal Peaks bus station.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 12100 in Crystal Peaks bus station

We walked through the blue car park and around to the red car park where we met up with mum. We drove around to Sainsbury's and Matthew visit the toilet. Afterwards we brought a can of Coke and returned to the car. Matthew had a acn of Irn Bru and we headed to a nearby chip shop where mum had ordered some food. We set off out of the car park and we turned Left onto Eckington Way. We ran Northwards to the A57 and we turned right. We turned left onto Bieghton Road and we ran into Woodhouse. We turned right onto the B6064 and we parked up whilst I went into the chip c=shop to get the food. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. We set off along the B60664 and we ran past Woodhouse railway station. We turned right onto the B6200 and we headed Southwards to re-joined the A57. Mum was driving and we wanted to swap over for the rest of the journey. We we found a parking spot on the A57 just before the motorway and we swapped drivers. We continued Eastwards along the A57 and at the roundabout we joined the Southbound M1. Travelling back down the M1 we saw an unidentified Gee-Vee Travel coach, an unidentified Tetley's coach, Go North East 7136(#426) and an unidentified coach with an Army recruitment advert. We continued down to Junction 24A before joining the Westbound A50. On the A50 we saw blue minibus VK68 ZJE and Swans Travel YT71 GJG. We continued through Meir and Longton an we came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and left onto Grove Road. We continued onto Whieldon Road and we dropped off uncle Dave. Matthew went in as he was desperate for the toilet. He also updated uncle Dave's calendar with the details of today's trip. We said goodbye to uncle Dave and we set off back to Blurton. We set off onto Wheildon Road and past the former Regent pub which is now up for sale. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we saw green minibus R482 NDM parked up. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Street. We turned right onto the A5035 and back to Blurton around 20:00. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we did some of the Blog. We also wrote a few emails and generally used the computer to entertain ourselves. We watched TV and Matthew got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 00:00... Mark