Trip to Altrincham / Timperley 04-01-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
4708	Altricham Interchange	Timperley Village	286	Arriva NW&W
4708	Timperley Village	Altricham Interchange	285	Arriva NW&W
3131	Altricham Interchange	Sale, Court	19	Arriva NW&W
3102	Sale,	Urmston, Stop E	245	Arriva NW&W
3126	Urmston, Stop G	Sale, Court	18	Arriva NW&W
3097	Sale,	Altricham Interchange	263	Arriva NW&W
4703	Altricham Interchange	Altrincham, Sainsbury's	284	Arriva NW&W

Today we decided to re-visit Altrincham. Matthew had brought it to my attention that it was the last day of Arriva NW&W operating in Gretarer Manchester, as from the 5th January Metroline were taking over the services that Arriva NW run and there depot. REserach for the trip consisted of looking where to park and where to eat, as well as checking the weather. The weather was forcast for cold and dull weather with a chance of Snow later on. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Mum arrived home from work just after 11:00 and we set off to pick up uncle Dave just before 12:00. We set off through Blurton onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Once we had picked up uncle Dave, we continued down Wheildon Road and we joined the Northbound A500. We turned left onto Church Street and we joined the one-way system around Stoke. We turned left onto London Road and we stopped at Sainbury's to fill up with petrol. Afterwards we set off onto London Road and we ran forwards onto Campbell Place. We turned left onto Church Street and we turned right onto Shelton Old Road. We re-joined the Northbound A500 and we headed Northwards through Etruria and Longport. We continued through Talke to Barthomley and we joied the Northboud M6. As we travelled up the M6 we saw. We came off the M6 at junction 19 and we joined the Northbound A556. After a few miles we ran forwards onto the A56. We ran into Altrincham and we turned right onto St Margarets Road. We turned left onto Woodville Street and we veered left onto The Downs. We ran forwards onto Lloyd Street and we turned right into Sainsbury's. After we parked up we walked onto Oxford Road and we went to the Oxford Road Cafe. Matthew went to the toilet and we waited to be seated. Matthew had a bacon and sausage barm washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished we said goodbye to mum and she went to the shop and we headed up to Ashley Road. We considered catch a bus into town, but we end up walking along Ashley Road and forwards onto Railway Street. We walked to the Interchange and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we saw it was Arriva NW&W 4708 on a #286 to Timperley.

Arriva NW&W 4708 in Altrincham Interchange

We got on the bus and we booked Any Bus day tickets at £5 each. The bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 4708 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside Arriva NW&W 4708

We set off out of the Interchange and we turned right onto Stamford New Road. We ran forwards onto Barrington Road and we turned right onto Gaskell Road and we saw Arriva NW&W 4704 on a #285 to Altrincham. We turned right onto Ellesmere Road and we turned left into Grosvenor Road. We turned right onto Wellington Road and we turned left into Brook Lane and we ran forwards onto Brookway and we ran forwards onto Moss Lane. We turned left onto the B5165 and we turned right onto Riddings Road and we saw West Wythenshawe Boxing Club KO52 JAB. We turned right onto Woodhouse Lane East and we ran forwards onto Heyes Lane and we turned left into Langham Grove. We turned right onto Grange Aveue and we turned right onto Grange Road. We turned left onto the B5165 and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4708 as it continued towards Altrincham.

Arriva NW&W 4708 in Timperley

Once off the bus we headed into the nearby pub. After going to the toilet Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we weant outside and we met up with uncle Dave. We visited the Frank Sidebottom statue and we went to Sainsbury's. We bought a bottle of Coke and some Angel Slices. We walked back around the corner and we waited for a bus towards Altrincham. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 4708 on the #285 to Altrincham.

Arriva NW&W 4708 in Timperley

We got on the bus and we placed the Any Bus tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Park Road. We turned right onto Grange Road. We turned left onto Grange Avenue and left onto Langham Grove. We turned right onto Heyes Lane we continued onto Woodhouse Lane East. We turned left onto Riddings Road. We turned left onto Park Road and right onto Moss Lane. We continued onto Brookway and forwards onto Brook Lane. We ran forwards onto Brookland Parkway and we turned right onto Wellington Road. We crossed over the tram and railway line At Navigation Road and we turned left onto Grosvenor Road. We turned right onto Ellesmere Road and left onto Gaskell Road. We turned left onto the B5164 and we crossed over the A560 and we ran into the Interchange. We got off the bus and we spotted another bus at the other end of the Interchange. We got closer and we saw it was Arriva NW&W 3131 on a #19 to Wythenshawe.

Arriva NW&W 3131 in Altrincham Interchange

We gpt on the bus and we placed the Any Bus day tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set of out of the Interchange and we turned right onto the A538. We crossed the A560 onto Barrington Road and we turned right onto the A56. We ran through Broadheath and West Timperley. We turned left onto Woodhouse Lane and right onto Manor Avenue. We turned left onto Cherry Lane and we turned right onto Firsway. We turned left onto Manor Avenue and we turned right onto the A6144 and we headed into Ashton Upon Mersey. We veered left and we followed the B5166. We headed into Sale and as we reached the A56 we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus e crossed over the B5166 and we headed to a Northbound stop on the A56. We waited for a Northbound Arriva service. Whilst we waited we saw Warrington's Own Buses 1020 on a #5 to THe Trafford Centre.

Warrington's Own Buses 1020 in Sale

Whilst we waited Matthew a couple of Angel Slices. A few minutes later we saw an Arriva bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 3102 on a #245 to The Trafford Centre.

Arriva NW&W 3102 in Sale

We got on the bus and we placed the any bus day tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off Northwards through Sale and we went under the M60. We continued to Stretford and we turned left onto the A5145. We ran forwards onto the B5213 and we ran into Urmston. We turned right onto The B5214 and we crossed over the railway line. We decided to get up and get off the bus here. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 3102 as it continued towards The Trafford Centre.

Arriva NW&W 3102 in Urmston

We decided to have a short break off the buses so we we headed towards the entrance of Sainsbury's. On the way we saw Stagecoach Manchester 12042 on a #15 to Piccadilly Gardens.

Stagecoach Manchester 12042 in Urmston

We walked along the passageway in between Poundland and Sainsbury's and we went into the shop. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we grabbed a couple of chocolate bars and queued up for quite a while to pay for them. Afterwards we headed back to the B5214 and we crossed over the road. We just missed the #245 to Altrincham so we had to think of an alternative to head back towards Sale ad Altrincham. A few minutes later we saw another Arriva bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 3126 on a #18 to Wythenshawe.

Arriva NW&W 3126 in Urmston

We got on the bus and we placed the Any Bus day tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off Southwards down the B5214 and we crossed over the railway line. We turned right onto the B5213 and we headed Westwards out of town. We turned left onto the B5158 and we crossed over the Mersey. We turned left onto the A6144 and we turned right onto Manor Avenue. We turned left onto Firs Road and we ran forwards onto the B5166. We ran through Ashton Upon Mersey and we ran towards Sale. We we reached the A56 we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of Arriva NW&W 3126 as it continued towards Manchester Airport.

Arriva NW&W 3126 in Sale

We crossed over the A56 and we headed into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had a glass of Coke. After we finished our drinks we went outside and we crossed over School Road. We saw Arriva N&W 3102 on a #245 to Altrincham and we turned it down as we had already been on it earlier. Whilst we waited for the next bus Matthew had his Twirl that we bought from Sainsbury's in Urmston. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva NW&W 3097 on a #263 to Altrincham.

Arriva NW&W 3097 in Sale

We got on the bus and we placed the Any Bus day tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off Southwards out of Sale along the A56. We travelled through West Timperley and Broadheath. at the Northern edge of Altrincham we turned left onto Barrington Road and we crossed over the A560. We ran forwards onto the A560 and we entered the Interchange. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 3097 as it parked up on layover.

Arriva NW&W 3097 in Altrincham Interchange

Also seen was Stagecoach Manchester 12189 which was on layover in between runs on the #11 to Stockport. We headed into the Interchange and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we decided to catch abus towards Sainsburys. We knew we could catch eiter a #283 or a #284 as these went either side of the supermarket where mum had returned to. We came back from the toilet and we saw Arriva NW&W 4703 getting ready to work a 284 Hale circular.

Arriva NW&W 4703 in Altrincham Interchange

We got on the bus and we placed the Any Bus tickets under the scanner for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the Interchange and we turned left onto the A538. After a few hundred yards we turned left onto Lloyd Street. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4703 as it continued towards Hale.

Arriva NW&W 4703 in Altrincham

Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we headed into Sainsbury's car park and we met up with mum. Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. We set off out of the car park and we turned left onto Lloyd Street Lane. We turned left onto Ashley Road and left onto Hale Road. We stopped and I went to get some food from the chip shop. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. When I had finished eating We set off down Hale Road. We turned right onto Brown Street. We turned right onto Ashley Road and left onto Marlborough Road. We got a bit lost following only the voice instruction of the sat nav but we eventually got to where we needed to be. We ran along Langham Road and forwards onto Park Road. We turned left onto the Southbound A56 and after a couple of miles we ran forwards onto the A556. We joined the Southbound M6 and as we headed South in the dark At junction 16 we joind the A500 and we saw ABC Supreme YB73 VZT and an unidentified Paul's of Stoke coach. We ran through Etruria and Stoke and we came off the A500 onto Whelldon Road. We stopped at uncle Daves. Matthew used the toilet and we put today's trip on uncle Dave's calendar. We got back in the car and we set off back to Blurton. We set off onto Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 19:30. Matthew chilled out on his computer. Matthew had his medication and we did some of the Blog. We also wrote a few emails and generally used the computer to entertain ourselves. Matthew had a red velvet cake and a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew settled down around 00:00... Mark

Trip to Scarborough / Redcar 07-01-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
376	Ramshill, St Andrews	Scarborough, (Stop S)	10	East Yorkshire
7401	Scarborough, (Stop S)	Whitby BS	X93	Arriva North East
1434	Whitby BS	Brotton, The Queens Arms	X4	Arriva North East
4725	Brotton, The Green Tree	Redcar, Stop P	X3A	Arriva North East
4704	Redcar, Stop N	Marske, Roundabout (stop A)	62	Arriva North East
1435	Marske, Roundabout (stop C)	Whitby BS	X93	Arriva North East
1563	Whitby BS	Scarborough, (Stop S)	X93	Arriva North East
288	Scarborough, Railway station	Weaponess, Adj Adelaide House	10	East Yorkshire

Today was the second day of the short break in Yorkshire. Research for today consisted of looking up the various dat tickets for the local operators and checking the weather. It was due to rain all morning with high winds, clearing up in the afternoon and mild for the time of year. Matthew woke up around 10:00 and had toast for breakfast. A little later on he had a glass of Coke. I asked Matthew idf he wanted to do more Arriva, Transdev or East Yorkshire buses and he chose Arriva. Just after 11:00 we set off onto the A165 and we waited for a bus towards Scarborough. As short time later we saw a bus approaching As it got closer we saw it was East Yorkshire 376 on a #10 to Scalby.

East Yorkshire 376 in Ramshill

We got on the and we booked Scarborough local day tickets at £4.50 each before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off up the A165 and we headed over the river into town and we saw white minibus YJ07 UEY parked up. We turned right onto Somerset Terrace and we ran forwards onto Falconers Road. We turned left onto St Nicholas Street and we ran forwards onto St Thomas Street. We turned left onto Castle Street we saw Shoreline Suncruisers was 45 to the right of us on a #777 service to Eastfield. We conituned through town turning left onto Aberdeen Walk. We turned left onto Abelmarle Crecent and right Westborough. We ran forwards onto the A64 where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for the X93. As few minutes later it cam around the corner. As expected it was Arriva North East 7401 on an X93 to Middlesborough.

Arriva North East 7401 in Scarborough

We got on the bus and we booked an Attiva North East Duo ticket at £13.50 before we went upstairs. The top deck was empty so Matthew took a picture inside of Arriva North East 7401.

Inside Arriva North East 7401

We set off down the A64 and we ran forwards onto Falsgrave Road. At the ring-road we turned right onto the A171. We headed up through Scalby and up over Burniston and we ran up the hill into Cloughton. We ran through Flask Inn and down the bank into Fylingthorpe. We continued into Robin Hood's Bay and into Hawsker. We continued into Whitby and we crossed over the A174 onto Bagdale. As we travelled into town we saw Arriva North East 1563 on an X93 to Scarborough. We up Victoria Square and we entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew got another picture of Arriva North East 7401 before it continued towards Middlesborough.

Arriva North East 7401 in Whitby bus station

We crossed the road and we went to Greggs. With used the toilet and I went to the counter to get food. We btought some sausage rolls and drinks. We sat in and Matthew ate a sausage roll and had some of his bottle of Coke. When we had finsihed we crossed the road to wait for another Northbound bus. As short time later we saw Arriva North East come into the bus station on a X4 to Middlesborough.

Arriva North East 1434 in Whitby bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva North East day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Victoria Square and we ran Bagdale. We turned right onto the A174. As we travelled up we saw Arriva North East 1561 on a X4 to Whitby. We ran through Raithwaite and then we joined East Row. We ran fast up to Sandsend and we came Lythe onto Ellerby. We turned left onto Ellerby Lane and up over Runswick Bay. We turned left onto Runswick Lane and we ran into Hinderwell. We turned right onto the A174 and and we ran up towards Staithes. We ran through Easington into Loftus. After a brief stop in Loftus we saw former school which is going to be a new pub. We continued up Mill Bank and we ran onto Lorne Terrace into Brotton. We decided to get off here and go to the pub. At the other end of the village we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva North East 1434 as it continued towards Middlesborough.

Arriva North East 1434 in Brotton

We went to visit The Queens Arms but the pub appeared to be closed. We walk back up the High Street and we went to The Green Tree. Matthew went to the toilet and I went to the bar to get the drinks. We sat down and Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we left the pub and we crossed over the road to wait for another Eastbound bus. There were 2 buses due around the same time. There was an #5 to Middleborough via Guisborough and a X3A via Redcar. We decided that we were going to go to Redcar. Whilst we waited for our bus we saw Arriva North East 1484 on a #5 to Middleborough.

Arriva North East 1484 in Brotton

A short time later we saw our bus approaching. It was Arriva North East 4725 on a X3A to Middlesborough.

Arriva North East 4725 in Brotton

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva North East day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the high Street and we ran past the Queens Arms pub. We joined the A174 and we headed Eastwards. We turned left into Pleasant Fields Lane and we entered Skelton Retail Park. We ran to the roundabout at the end and we turned around passing Tees Flex 44031. We ran back down to the A174 and we headed Southwards towards the roundabout. We turned right onto Vaughan Street and we ran trough North Skelton. We turned right onto Byland Road and left onto Station Lane. We turned left onto Saltburn Lane and right onto High Street. We continued into Skelton-in-Clevelad and we turned right onto Marske Lane. We ran forwards onto the Northbiound A174 and we turned right onto Hob Hill Lane. We turned left onto Marske Mill Lane and right onto Marske Road. We ran forwards onto Windsor Road and we turned left onto Station Street. We turned around by the railway station and we stopped near to the station. After a brief stop we ran up Station Road and we turned right onto Windsor Road. We ran forwards onto Marske Road and we turned right onto the Northbound A1085. We ran into Marske-by-the-Sea and we turned left at the roundabout onto Redcar Road. We turned right onto Greenstone Road and we ran through the estate. At the end we turned onto Redcar Lane and we ran up to the level crossing and stopped. We waited for a few minutes before we saw 66004 roar past on a potash train. The level crossing clear and we continued Northwards before turned left onto High Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed into the Crown & Anchor pub and Matthew went to the toilet and I went to the bar to get the drinks in. We sat down and drank our drinks and afterwards we went back onto the High Street. We crossed over the road and headed to stop N to wait for an Eastbound bus. Whilst we waited we saw Arriva North East 1564 on X4 to Middlesborough.

Arriva North East 1564 in Redcar

We wait for quite a while. There seemed to be plenty of buses headed Westwards but nothing going Eastwards. Whilst we weaited we saw Arriva North East 4703 on a #63 to Middlesborough.

Arriva North East 4703 in Redcar

A few minutes later we saw a distant bus approaching. It was Arriva North East 4704 on a #62 to Marske.

Arriva North East 4704 in Redcar

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva North East day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the High Street and at the roundabout we went straight on to the Esplanade. We continued onto Coast Road before veering right onto Lilac Grove. We joined Borough Road and we went past Redcar East railway station. We turned right onto Redcar Lane and rioght on Warwick Road. We ran forwards onto Castle Road and we ran around a loop and back onto Warick Road. We re=joined Redcar Lane and we ran down to the A174. We joined the Eastbound A174 and we turned right onto Longbeck Lane. We turned left onto Birkdale Road and left onto Gleneagles Road. We ran forwards onto St Andrews Road and we turned right onto Longback Lane. We crossed over the A174 and we ran forwards onto Longbeck Road and we crossed over the railway line. We turned onto Redcar Road and we ran to the roundabout before doing a u-turn and stopping at the terminus where we got up and got off the bus. We headed back towards the roundabout on foot and we stopped at the toilets. Afterwards we crossed over the road to wait for the X4. A couple of minutes later we saw a bus turn the corner. It was Arriva North East 1435 on a X4 to Whitby.

Arriva North East 1435 in Marske

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva North East day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A1085 and we headed Southwards we turned left onto Marske Road. We ran into Saltburn and we turned left onto Station Street. We did a u-turna dn stopped at the main stop before turning onto Windsor Road. We continied onto Saltburn Road and we crossed Skelton Beck before climbing out of the town and heading up the hill into Brotton. We turned right onto Coach Road and we turned right onto Laburnham Road. We turned left onto Linden Road and we continued onto Willow Drive. We joined the Skelton Road and we ran through the centre of Btotton onto Lome Terrace. We joined the A174 and we ran towards Easington along Boulby. We went through Staithes to Hinderwell. We turned left turned left onto Runswick Lane and into Runswick Bay. We continued Hinderwell Lane onto Ellerby Lane and we turnd right onto the A174. As we travelled up we saw Arriva North East 1434 on a X4 to Middlesbrough. We headed down the hill into Ellerby and Lythe and we went up to Sandsend. We ran Northwards into Boulby and we continued up Raithwaite. We continued through Whitby and we turned left onto Bagdale. We up Victoria Square and we entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed the road and we visited The Station Inn. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had a small glass of Coke. When we had finished we went outside and our bus was in the bus station. We crossed over the road and around the corner to Bargain Booze to buy choclate and pop for later on. We walked back into the bus station just as the driver was getting the bus ready for service. It was Arriva North East 1563 on an X93 to Scarborough.

Arriva North East 1563 in Whitby bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva North East day ticket to the driver for the final time today before we went sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Victoria Square and we ran Bagdale. We turned left onto the A174 and onto the A171. We ran through into Hawsker and into Robin Hood's Bay. We ran through Fylingthorpe and down the bank into Flask Inn. We headed up through Cloughton and up over Burniston and we ran up the hill into Scalby. We headed down the hill into Scarborough. We turned left onto Falsgrave Road and and we ran forwards onto the A64 and we turned into the railway station and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva North East 1563 before it returned to Middlesborough on the X93.

Arriva North East 1563 in Scarborough

Once off the bus Matthew indicated that he needed to go to the toilet We crossed over the A165 onto Westbrough and we visited Wetherspoons. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we crossed over the A165 and went back to the railway station and we waited for a bus up towards the apartment. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was East Yorkshire 288 on a #10 to Eastfield.

East Yorkshire 288 in Scarborough

We got on the bus as we flashed the Scarborough Day ticket to the driver for the final time today before we we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Westbrough and turned left onto Northway. We turned right onto the B1364 and we turned right onto Queen Street. We turned right onto Newbrough and right onto St Thomas Street. We re-joined the B1364 and we turned right onto Aberdeen Walk. We turned right onto Abermarle Crescent and we ran to the end and turned right onto Westborough. We turned left onto the A165 and we crossed the bridge over Valley Road and we ran up the hill into Ramshill. We veered left onto West Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed back onto the the A165 and we crossed over the road to the chip shop. Mum had phoned in the order and we picked up the food and payed for it. We walked back to the apartment and we had our food. Matthew had a battered sausage, chips and gravy washed down with a glass of Coke. WE chiulled out at the apartment and did some of the Blog and wrote e-mails. Later on Matthew had a bath. We got ready for bed and Matthew went to bed around 00:00... Mark.