Trip to Wakefield / Leeds 21-01-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
1518	Dewsbury BS	Wakefield BS	126	Arriva Yorkshire
1708	Wakefield BS	Leeds, Duncan Street	444	Arriva Yorkshire
3623	Leeds BS	Chappel Allerton, Regent Street	36	Transdev Harrogate
69347	Chapel Allerton, Stainbeck Lane	Harehills, Shaftsbury Junction E	91	First West Yorkshire
68807	Harehills, Shaftsbury Junction A	Leeds, Cultural G	5A	First West Yorkshire
1577	Leeds BS	Wakefield BS	110	Arriva Yorkshire

Today we decied to start the day at Dewsbury. There will be a new bus staton being built in Dewsbury some time in the near future. the only research done for today was to look for a cafe to have breakfast and to check the weather. Matthew woke up at 08:00 to have his medication. We chilled out in the hotel room until just after 10:00 and we set off to the cafe. We got in the car and we set off from the hotel onto Merrydale Road. We followed the road onto Wharfdale Road and we turned right onto Rockhill Lane. We turned left onto Bierley Lane and we headed up the hill. We turned right onto Shetcliffe lane and we ran to the end past new flats under construction. We turned right onto the A650 and we stopped outside of Harry's Cafe & tea Room. It looked busy so I went in to see if there was a table for 4 and there wasn't. So I got food to take away instead. Matthew had a sausage bap. When we had finished we drove to Dewsbury. We set off down the A650 and we followed the road to the right. We turned right onto the A58 and left onto the Southbound A651. We went under the M62 and we veered left onto the A652. We ran through Birtsall & Batley and inti Dewsbury. At the edge of town we ran under the railway line and onto Northgate. We ran through town and we came out on Church Street. We didn't spot anywahere to park so we turned left onto the ringroad and around town again. We turned left onto Northgate and through town again. This time we turned left onto Rishworth Road and right into the retail park. We got out of the car and we said goodbye to mum. We crossed over Rishworth Road and Church Street and we headed over to the bus station. Matthew visited the toilet and we decided to catch something quickly as there wasn't much about here. Almost immediately we saw Arriva Yorkshire 1488 on a #283 to Bradford. We saw a double decker. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva Yorkshire 1518 on a #126 to Wakefield.

Arriva Yorkshire 1518 in Dewsbury bus station

We got on the bus and we bough WY Metro Day tickets at £4.50 each befrore we went upstairs and sat down. We set off onto the Rishworth Road and we turned right onto the A638. We turned right onto High Road and we follwed the road around onto Town Street. We turned right onto Princess Lane and we turned right onto Princess Road. We turned left onto Chickenley Lane and we turned right onto Hazel Avenue. We turned left onto Maple Road and we contnued onto Cedar Drive. We turned left onto Pildacre Lane and we turned rigt onto Wesley Street and followed it around to the left. We ran into Ossett and we turned left onto Ventnor Way. We turned right onto Dale Street and we turned right onto Prospect Road. We entered Ossett Bus Station and we saw Arriva Yorkshire 1511 on a #126 to Dewsbury. After a brief stop we turned right onto Prospect Roadnad we turned left onto the B6128. We ran Eastwards out of town and onto Sowood Lane. We ran onto Horbury Road and we continued into Horbury. We turmed left onto the A642 and we ran under the M1. We continued up the A642 into Wakefield. We ran around St Michaels Church and under the railway line into the town centre. We ran along Westgate and we continued onto Bull Ring. We continued onto Northgate and onto Union Street. We ran into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew we had a walk around the outside of the bus station. We went to a small area where buses where on layover. We saw Arriva Yorkshire 1716 parked up.

Arriva Yorkshire 1716 in Wakefield bus station

Also seen was Globe Holidays YX71 OHV on layover in between runs on the #96B to Barnsley.

Globe Holidays YX71 OHV in Wakefield bus station

We walked around the outside of the bus station and if from the East end. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we went to Greggs. Matthew had a sausage roll and a millionaire's shortbread washed down with a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we looked for something to catch. We saw a bus on stand heading for Leeds. As it got closer we saw it was Arriva Yorkshire 1708 on a #444 to Leeds.

Arriva Yorkshire 1708 in Wakefield bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the WY Metro Day tickets under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. Wer set off out of the bus station onto Union Street and we turned rigt onto the A61. We veered left onto the A642 and we headed Northwards out of town. We turned right onto the A6194 and we turned left to continue Northwards up the A642. As we approached Stanley we veered left onto Lime Pit Lane. We ran forwards onto Lake Lock Road and we turned left onto Mount Road. We continued onto Lee Moor Road and we turned left onto Common Road. We contimnued onto Lee Moor Lane and we continued Northwards. We turned left onto the B6135 and we ran under the M62. We ran into Carlton and we turned left onto Chapel Street. We continued onto Westfield Road and we turned right onto the A654. We ran into Rothwell and we turned left onto Commercial Street. We turned right onto Church Street and we ran forwards onto Wood Lane. We turned left onto Manor Road and we ran aoiund a housing estate. We turned left onto Manor Crescent and left onto Cotswold Road. We rejoined Manor Road and we turned left onto Wood Lane. We turned right onto the A61 and we ran under the M1 and the M621. We ran past the Stourton park and ride site and we crossed back under the M621. We ran Northwards up the A639 and we turned left to follow the A639 through Hunslet and into Leeds. We turned right onto South Accomodation Road and we ran forwards onto the A61.

Arriva Yorkshire 1708 in Leeds

Snowdon's OVK 902 in Leeds bus station

First West Yorkshire 63293 in Leeds bus station

Transdev Harrogate 3623 in Leeds bus station

Transdev Harrogate 3623 in Chappel Allerton

First West Yorkshire 69340 in Chappel Allerton

First West Yorkshire 69347 in Chappel Allerton

First West Yorkshire 69347 in Harehills

First West Yorkshire 68807 in Harehills

Chalfont Coaches BV19 XPR in Leeds bus station

FlixBus OX21 STX in Leeds bus station

Arriva Yorkshire 1577 in Leeds bus station

Caledonian Travel YJ17 CXW in Wakefield

Trip to Scarborough / Leeds 23-10-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
741	Peasholm Park, Old Scalby Mills	Scarborough Stop B	11	East Yorkshire
3636	Scarborough, (Stop V)	Leeds BS	843	Transdev York
BV19 XSE	Leeds BS	Manchester Coach Station	171	Selwyns
BV67 JXR	Manchester Coach Station	Hanley BS	424	Selwyns

Today was the final day of Matthew's short break in East Yorkshire. He was also travelling back to Fenton by bus as coach later on. Matthew got up around 07:00 and had toast and juice for breakfast. In the morning we went to the Sea Life Centre. We set off on foot onto Trafalgar Suare and we headed Northward up Trafalgar Road. We went forwards onto Tennison Avenue and we turned right onto the A165. We turned right at the roundabout and we headed onto Cleveland Way. We headed North until we reached the Sea Life Centre. We headed inside and Matthew went into the toilet. Afterwards we went to see the octupii. We continued to the outdoor area and we saw the penguins. When we had finished we walked to the nearest bus stop to catch a bus towards Scarborough town centre. We headed Northwards up Cleveland Way to the turning circle to wait for a bus. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was East Yorkshire 741 on a #11 to Scrabotrough.

East Yorkshire 741 in Peasholm Park

We got on the bus and we booked to Scarborough. The lower saloon was empty so Matthew took a picture inside of East Yorkshire 741 before we we went upstairs and sat down.

lnside East Yorkshire 741

The bus set off Northwards on Scalby Mills Road and we followed the road around and headed Westwards. We turned left onto Burniston Road and right onto Cross Lane. When we got to the hospital we turned left onto Newlands Park Drive. We continued onto North Lease Avenue and we ran forwards onto Glen Bridge. We turned left onto Dean Road and we ran into town. We turned left onto Castyle Road and left onto Queen Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus walked to Greggs. We turned right onto Newborough and we stopped at the shop. Matthew had a sausage roll and a bottle of Coke. We went outside and we sat down to eat the food. Whilst we were sat down and ate the sausage roll. Afterwards we went to Esquires Coffee. Matthew had a slice of cheesecake. Afterwards Matthew went to the toilet. When we had finished we headed down the zig zag path to the seafront onto Foreshore Road and we got an ice cream. When we had finished eating the ice cream we got some rock to take home. We walked along Foreshore Road to the funicular railway and we went up the hill onto the town centre. We walked uo Huntios Row and we turned left onto Westborough. We stopped at the bus stops opposite Wetherspoons. We saw East Yorkshire 741 on a school service.

East Yorkshire 741 in Scarborough

We crossed the road into Wetherspoons and we had a glass of Coke. Afterwards we had a beefburger and fries. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we crossed over the road to the stop by the railway station. A few minutes later we saw Arriva North East 1573 on a X93 to Middlesborough.

Arriva North East 1573 in Scarborough

A short time late we saw East Yorkshire 714 on a #128 to Pickering.

East Yorkshire 714 in Scarborough

We waited for the bus back to Leeds. As hort time the bus appeared. We saw it was Transdev York 3636 n a #843 to Leeds.

Transdev York 3636 in Scarborough

We got on the bus and we booked to Leeds at £2. We sat downstairs at the back in the seats with the bag storage and tables. The bus set off along the A64 and we headed Westwards out of town. The road turned to the South and we headed through Edgehill and Crossgates. We turned right onto B1261 and we headed Westwards to Seamer. We turned left and headed Southwards down the B1261 before rejoining the A64. We continued Southwards to Staxton and we turned right to follow the A64. We ran Westwards through Ganton, Sherburn and West Heslerton. Just after Scagglethorpe we turmed left onto Scarborough Road and we ran into Norton. We turned right onto Castlegate and we crossed over the railway line and the river Derwent. We followed the road to the left and we stopped at the bus station opposite to Malton railway station. After a brief stop in the bus station we rejoined the B1248 and we headed Westwards. We rejoined the A64 and we continued South Westwards for around 10 mile running through Flaxton Moor before we turned left onto Common Lane. We turned right onto Sandy Lane and we ran through Stockton on the forest. We continued towards York over the A64 and into Heworth. We left onto Heworth Road and and we turned right onto East Parade. We ran forwards onto Hawthorn Grove and we ran through Layerthorpe. We crossed over the River Foss and we ran inti the city. We turned left onto Piccadilly and we turned right onto Tower Street and we saw First York 39518 on a #3 to Askham Bar. We turned left onto Ouse Bridge and we crossed over the river. We turned right onto George Hudson Street and we turned left onto Station Road. We passed through the city wall and we stopped opposite to the railway station. After a brief stop we continued along the A1036 and we ran South Westwards out if town. We crossed the railway line and the A64 and we ran into Copmanthorpe. We ran forwards onto Hallcroft Lane and we turned right onto Manor Heath before joining the Westbound A64. We ran for about 4 miles and we came off the A64 onto the A659. We ran into Tacaster nd we turned left into the bus station. After a brief stop we turned left of the bus station onto A659. We turned left into Stutton Road and right onto Woodlands Ave before turning right into Garnet Lane. We turned left onto the A659 and we joined the A64. We travelled through Kiddal Lane End and Whinmoor. We rejoined onto York Road. We ran through Seacroft and we turned right into the A64. We went through Cross Gates we ran up Killingbeck and we ran forwards into Osmondthorpe and into Harehills. We ran through Leeds and we turned left onto Marsh Lane. We turned right onto York Street and we turned right into the A61. We turned into the bus station we got up and got off the bus we saw Arriva Yorkshire 1474 on a #140 to Pontefract. We went to the toiilet and afterwards we waited for the coach to Manchester. Whilst we waited Matthew had a bottle of Coke. A short time later the coach appeared. We saw it was Selwyns BV19 XSE on a National Express 171 to Liverpool.

Selwyns BV19 XSE in Leeds bus station

We got on the coach and we flashed the National Express tickets to the driver before we sat down in our seats. At departure time the coach set off out of the bus station and we turned left ont York Street. We turned right onto the A653 and we crossed over the river Aire. We turned right onto the A639 and left onto the A653. We joined the M621 at junction 4 and we headed South before turning around and headed back the other way. We ran Westwards down to the M62 and we got on the A650 and headed Northwards through Bowling and into Bradford City centre. We ran forwards onto Bridge Street and left onto Hall Ings. We turned left onto Nelson Street and the coach pulled up. After a brief stop we set off along Nelson Street and we turned left onto the A641. We headed South until we reached the ring road. We turned left onto the A6177 and we joined the end of the M606 and headed Southwards. We ran Westwards over the top of the Pennines and we came off at Junction 20. We ran Southwards down the A627(M) and we ran forwards onto the A663. We ran into the centre of Chadderton and the bus stopped by the crossroads. After a brief stop we continued Southwards to New Moston Leisure Centre and the next stop. We turned right onto the A62 and we went through Failsworth. We continued into the centre of Manchester and we turned left onto Piccadilly. We turned right onto Portland Street and we turmed left into Chorlton Street and we entered Manchester Central Coach Station. We got up and got off the coach and we headed to a bar by the canal off Chorlton Street. Matthew had a can of Coke and a burger and chips. We ate the food and we headedc back to the coach station. We waoted for our coach to Hanley. A short time later it appeared. We saw it was Selwyns BV67 JXR on a #424 to London.

Selwyns BV67 JXR in Manchester Coach Station

We got on the coach and we flashed the National Express tickets to the driver before we sat down in our seats. At departure time the coach set off along Sackville Street and we turned left onto Portland Street and and we ran onto Great Bridgewater Street we came off the A57(M). We took the spur onto the Eastbound M60 and we ran fast to the airport. As we travelled we saw Options YG17 SSX. We veered onto the M56 and we came off at junction M56. We came off at the next roundabout and we headed towards T2. We turned left onto Chicago Avenue and we went forwards into the airport and we came off at junction 8 onto the the A556. We ran the couple of mile to the motorway and we joined the Southbound M6. As we travelled down the M6 we saw an unidentified Vision Travel coach. We came off the M6 at junction 16 and we ran down the A500. We passed through Longport and Wolstanton where we came off the A500 and we the A527 and we crossed over onto Etruria Valley Link Road. We ran down the hill through Festival Way. We crossed under the A53 onto Etruria Road. We turned right onto the ring road and we ran around anti-clockwise to Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up the hill to the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. We crossed over Lichfield Street. We called for a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off down Lichfield Street and over the ring road. We ran down to joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout We turned right onto the A52 and we ran towards Stoke. By the railway station we veered left along the A52 and we ran parallel to the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his roon to watch TV and chill out. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. He also ate the a toffee Crisp. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 03:00... Mark.

Trip to Leeds / Scarborough 21-10-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
BV23 ZVB	Hanley BS	Manchester Coach Station	424	Selwyns
BV19 XSD	Manchester Coach Station	Leeds BS	171	Selwyns
3637	Leeds BS	Scarborough, (Stop V)	843	Transdev York

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was later on we were travelling up to Scarborough. Matthew got up around 03:30. He chilled out in his room in the morning and waited for us to taxi. As the coach was leaving from Hanley. We went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We went to coach in a Lucky Seven taxi. We set off Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road and we ran along Manor Street. We ran down the hill through Fenton and at Joiners Square. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we got out of the taxi and we walked up Lichfield Street. We had arranged with coach to London up near to the bus station. As we walked through the bus station. A short time later the bus appeared and it was Selwyns BV23 ZVB on a #424 to Blackpool. We got on the coach after putting the cases in the luggage compartemtn and we sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street and left onto onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto the clockwise ring road and we continued down onto Etruria Road and then onto the Westbound A53. In Etruria we turned right onto the Northbound A500. We travelled North to the M6 and we hit a little bit of traffic. We travelled North for 3 junctions though the roadworks and then we turned right onto the Eastbound A556. We continued onto the M56 and then we came off to go to the Airport bus station. After a few minutes and we saw First Manchester 63099. We set off out of the bus station onto Chicago Way and we turned left to head back to the motorway. We joined the Eastbound M56 and We took the spur onto the Eastbound M60 and we came off the A5103 and we came off the A57(M). We turned right onto Great Bridgewater Street and we ran onto Portland Street. We turned left onto Chorlton Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of Selwyns BV23 ZVB as it continued Northwards towards Blackpool.

Selwyns BV23 ZVB in Manchester Coach Station

We crossed over Chorlton Street and turned right onto Bloom Street. After we had finished eating we continued down to Piccadilly. We stopped at McDonalds and we had breakfast. Matthew had a breakfast roll with Hash brown and orange juice. When we had finished we walked along Piccadilly bus station at Parker street and we continued down to Portland Street and left onto Chorlton Street. As it got closer we saw that it was required Selwyns BV19 XSD on a #171 to Leeds. We got on the coach after putting the cases in the luggage compartemtn and we sat down. We set off along Sackville Street and we turned left onto the Westbound A5103 and we ran along the A635(M) onto the A57. We joined the Northbound A627(M) which we did up to the M62. We contnued Eastwards to junction 27 and we joined the M621 to run into Leeds city centre. We carried on the A653 and we ran North up to the A61. We turned left onto Crown Point Road and left onto the A61. We turned left onto Eastgate and we turned left onto Vicar Lane. We turned left onto George Street and we headed to the bus station and we got up and got off the coach. Matthew took another picture of Selwyns BV19 XSD.

Selwyns BV19 XSD in Leeds bus station

Once off the bus we vivited the toilet. We exited the bus station and we crossed over into the market hall. We walked around the market looking for toilets. We walked through the market and we crossed the Square onto Vicar Lane and we saw Arriva Yorkshire 1937 on a #229 to Huddersfield.

Arriva Yorkshire 1937 in Leeds

Also seen was First West Yorkshire 35598 on a #42 to Roundhay Park.

First West Yorkshire 35598 in Leeds

We went into Sainsbury's and we brought a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished we went out of the shop. We walked down Vicar Lane and we had a walk around the market to see if there was one there that we onto Dyer Street. We had a quick walk around the bus station taking picture whilst we decided what to do next. We saw Transdev Harrogate 3623 on a #36 to Ripon.

Transdev Harrogate 3623 in Leeds bus station

As it got closer we saw it was Transdev York 3637 on a #843 to Scarborough.

Transdev York 3637 in Leeds bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Metro bus only tickets to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto the A61 and we turned right onto the A64. We went through Harehills and over Osmondthorpe through Killingbeck into Cross Gates. We turned left onto York Road and into Seacroft. We went through the A64. We climbed the hill into Whinmoor and we ran down Kiddal Lane End and we turned left onto the into the A659. We ran through Tadcaster and we turned right onto Garnet Lane and we turned left onto Woodlands Ave. We turned left onto Stutton Road. We ran up the A659. We turned into the bus station. After a brief stop in Tadcaster John Smiths brewery. We continued for a few more miles and at the very edge of York we veered left onto the A1036. We hesded up towards town and we came to the wall. We turned left onto Queens Street and we continued onto Station Road. We stopped by the railway station before continuing through the wall and onto Rougier Street. We turned left onto the B1227 and We ran forwards onto Piccadilly and we ran through Layerthorpe. We turned left onto Heworth Road and we turned right onto Stockton Lane and we continued Stockton. We ran forwards onto Common Lane and we turned right onto the A64 and we continued through Flaxton Moor and and Crossed under into Barton Hill. We continued down to Whitwell and we turned left onto the B1248 and we ran down the hill towards Malton. We turned right onto Railway Street and we turned left into the bus station. After a brief stop we Continued onto Norton Road and forwards onto the B1248 and we crossed over the roundabout and ran through Norton. We continued along the A64 and into Scagglethorpe. We ran Southwards through Rillington and West Heslerton and East Heslerton to Sherburn. We ran into Potter Brompton and we ran through Ganton and Willerby and into Staxton. We turned right onto the B1261 and we ran alongside Seamer and we ran into Crossgates. We ran North for about 10 miles through Foxholes before joining the Northbound A64 and we turned into the railway station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we went to across the road the road and we stopped at the Rendezvous Cafe. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards Matthew had a can of Coke. When we had finished we went outside and we saw Arriva North East 1565 on an X94 to Whitby.

Arriva North East 1565 in Scarborough

Once we walked along the A165 and left onto Westborough. We turned right onto Huntriss Row. We turned right onto St Nicholas and we cut through an alleyway onto Foreshore Road and we ran to Sandside and we went up to the pub and Matthew used the toilet. We came back out and through the arcade onto High Street and we saw Shoreline Suncruiser 160 on a #109 to North Bay. We stopped at the chip shop. Matthew had sausage,chips and gravy. We walked to the churchyard and we sat on a bench to eat the sausage, chips and gravy. Once we had finished we set off onto Sandside and forwards onto Marine Drive. We walked arounf the corner onto Royal Albert Drive and we continued onto North Bay promenade and into Cleveland Way and we stopped at the benches at the end to eat the Bounty. When we had finished we returned to Cleveland Way and he went to the One Stop shop. At the shop Matthew brought a bottle of Coke. We ran to North Bay promenade and we went across onto Royal Albert Drive. We walked onto the A165 and left onto Tennyson Avenue. We turned left onto Trafalgar Road and at the appartment. We came in and we settled down. Matthew had a Pizza and a can of orange Fanta. After a late tea will chilled out in the room. Matthew watched TV and we did some work on the Blog. We did some more of the Blog and we wrote e-mails. Matthew went to bed around 00:30... Mark

Trip to Bradford / Halifax 17-09-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
69575	Bierley, Sheldon Ridge	Bradford Interchange	620	First West Yorkshire
37505	Bradford Interchange	Halifax BS	576	First West Yorkshire
173	Halifax, Horton Street	Greetland, (Stop A)	562	Transdev Team Pennine
37696	Greetlands, (Stop B)	Halifax, Market Street	503	First West Yorkshire
1975	Halifax BS	Cleckheaton BS	255	Arriva Yorkshire
1548	Cleckheaton BS	Dewsbury BS	268	Arriva Yorkshire
1549	Dewsbury BS	Odsal Top	268	Arriva Yorkshire
1546	Odsal Top	Holme Top, Little Horton	268	Arriva Yorkshire
35217	Holme Top, Little Horton	Bradford, Hall Ings	641	First West Yorkshire

Today we were in Bradford on the second and final day of our weekend break in West Yorkshire. Matthew woke up just after 09:00 and had a quick shower before we went downstairs to the restaurant for breakfast. He had an English breakfast washed down with a couple of glasses of orange juice. We went back upstairs to finish packing and we when we were ready we said goodbye to mum and we went downstairs. WE put put some of our belongings in the car and we set off on foot to the bus stop in Bierley. We left the hotel and we set off along Roydsdale Way. We turned right onto Merrydale Road and at the bend in the road we went forwards onto NCN route 66. We joined Rockhill Lane and we turned left onto Bierley Lane. We stopped at the stop at the turning circle and we waited for the next bus into Bradford. As short time later we saw First West Yorkshire 69575 on a #620 to Heaton.

First West Yorkshire 69575 in Bierley

We got on the bus and we booked WY Daysaver tickets at £4.50 each before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off up Bierley Lane and we turned right onto Shetcliffe Lane. We turned left onto Ferrand Avenue and we turned left onto Burnham Avenue. We turned right onto the A6177 and we turned left onto Bowling Hall Road. We ran down the hill and we turned right onto Paley Road. We turned right onto Brassey Road. We ran forwards onto New Hey Road and at the end we turned left onto the A650. We ran the last 1/2 mile or so into town and we ran forwards onto Bridge Street before turning left into the interchange. We got up and got off the bus and we had a look around to see what was in the interchange. We had already decided that we would go to Halifax today. We looked on the board and we saw that there was a bus due to depart in 3 minutes. It was already on stand and we saw it was First West Yorkshire 37505 on a #576 to Halifax.

First West Yorkshire 37505 in Bradford Interchange

We got on the bus placed the WY Daysaver tickets under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. A couple of minutes later the bus set off out of the interchnage and we turned onto Croft Street. We turned right onto the Northbound A641 and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Little Horton Lane and we ran past the ice rink. We turned right right onto Chester Street. We ran forwards onto Great Horton Road and we heade out of town. We ran through Shearbridge and forwards onto the A6177. We continued onto the A647 and into Great Horton. We continued through Horton Bank Top and Old Dolphin. The bus paused in Queensbury opposite the opposite the war memorial and we ran through Amblet Thorn. As we ran down down the hill towards Halifax we had stunninf views over the Valley to the North West. We continued Southwards descending through Boothtown and we reached the edge of Halifax. We crossed the North Bridge and we continued onto Northgate before turning left into the temporary bus station. The bus station is currently being re-built. Once off the bus we had a look around. On layer in the bus station was First West Yorkshire 69586.

First West Yorkshire 69586 in Halifax bus station

We decide to head into town past the new bus station and along Market Street to see what we catch. As we walked along Market Street we saw Transdev Team Pennine 202 on a #21 to Highroad Well.

Transdev Team Pennine 202 in Halifax

We continued through the town centre and we turned right onto Horton Street. In Horton Street were some bus stops and a few buses parked up. We saw Transdev Team Pennine 185 parked up between service.

Transdev Team Pennine 185 in Halifax

Behind that was Transdev Team Pennine 173 which was now displaying #562 to Ripponden.

Transdev Team Pennine 173 in Halifax

We decided to do this bus so we got on and we placed the WY Daysaver ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off along Horton Street and turned right onto Market Street. We headed onto the Southbound A629. We ran past the First Halifax depot and we headed out of town. We ran down the hill into the valley and we ran through some major roadworks where they are widening the road. I had looked on the bustimes.org site and once the bus left Greetland it went cross coutry towards Sowerby Bridge and we would be on the bus for at least an hour. I decided to get off the bus in the West Vale area of Greetland as there were a lot of bus stops and buses going in all manner of directions. We ran forwards onto Stainland and under the railway line. We veered to the right before turning right onto the B6113 where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Transdev Team Pennine 173 as it carried on towards Ripponden.

Transdev Team Pennine 173 in Greetland

Once off the bus we decided to get something to eat. There was a chip shop across the road so we brough a portion of chips and a large sausage. It came to £5 and this is quite possibly the most expensive chips and sausage we have ever brought. We ate the chips and Matthew had the sausage. Afterwards we walked up to the Co-op to get a drink. Matthew had a can of Coke. We walked back to the bench and we sat down to have the drinks. Whilst we were sat there we saw Transdev Team Pennine 177 on a #343 Huddersfield.

Transdev Team Pennine 177 in Greetland

When we had finished our drinks we decided to head up to stop B to catch something back towards Halifax. We headed up to the stop and Matthew wanted to sit on the stone wall. But we advised his against this as there was a 7ft drop on the other side down into the car park. We waited a few minutes and the bus coming up the B6112. As it got closer we saw it was First West Yorkshire 37696 on a #503 to Halifax.

First West Yorkshire 37696 in Greetland

We got on the bus and we placed the WY Daysaver ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs. The top deck was full and there is no standing on the top deck, so we went back downstairs. Matthew saw a seat towards the back of the bus. When he sat down we saw another couple of seats so we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the B6112 and we ran through the roadworks. We joined the Northbound A629 and we ran into to Halifax. As we travelled Northwards we passed Team Pennine minibus 89 on a #562 to Ripponden. We ran past McDoanld's which is currently being refurbished. We turned right onto Horton Street and left onto Market Street. We ran along the street and the bus emptied out at it's final stop. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and Matthew got another picture of First West Yorkshire 37696.

First West Yorkshire 37696 in Halifax

We started to walk towards the temporary bus station and Matthew wanted to go into a coffee shop so we decided to go to a pub instead. We turned left onto Old Market and we visited the Union Cross Hotel. It was a narrow long bar room with the toilets at the far end. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we headed back to the bar and ordered 2 glasses of Coke. It was a really friendly place and the people were a little crazy in a good way. When we had finished we headed back out onto the road and we turned left onto Market Street. We saw Transdev Team Pennine 1714 on a #502 to Keighley.

Transdev Team Pennine 1714 in Halifax

We continued down to the temporary bus station and we entered through the 19th century Sunday School entrance. When we got inside we saw Arriva Yorkshire 1975 on a #255 to Leeds.

Arriva Yorkshire 1975 in Halifax bus station

We got on the bus placed the WY Daysaver tickets under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. A couple of minutes later the bus set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Winding Road. We turned right onto Northgate and we crossed the North Bridge. We joined the Eastbound A58 and we ran up the hill and out of town. We continued Eastwards through Hipperholme and we crossed over the railway line before turning left onto the A641. We ran Northwards into Wyke and we veered right onto Huddersfield Road. We turned right onto Town Gate and we headed Southwards. We turned left onto Westfield Lane and we crossed over the A58 before heading into Scholes. We ran through the village and ran forwards onto the B6120 towards Cleckheaton. We crossed over the M62 and we crossed over NCN66 before turning right onto Serpentine Road. We ran forwards onto Horncastle Street and we paused at the bus stop by Home Bargains. Ahead of we could see a ghost sign. We turned right onto the A638 and we turned right onto Parkside. We turned left onto Greenside and we entered the bus staion from the West end. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of Arriva Yorkshire 1975 as it continued towards Leeds.

Arriva Yorkshire 1975 in Cleckheaton bus station

Once off the bus we had a bit of a walk around Cleckheaton. We took a few pictures around the bus station and we headed into the Memorial Park. We came out of the park onto Parkside and we turned left onto the A638 and we walked up a couple of blocks to the Wm Hardill Sons & Co LTD ghost sign and we took a picture. On the way back to the bus station we stopped at a shop and Matthew had a can of shops own Cola. We walked back down the A638 and onto Parkside. We walk through the memorial park and into the bus station. There was a bus to Wakefield due so we decided to head in that direction. Matthew drank his can of Cola and a few minutes later the bus appeared it was Arriva Yorkshire 1548 on a #268 to Wakefield.

Arriva Yorkshire 1548 in Cleckheaton bus station

We got on the bus placed the WY Daysaver tickets under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. A couple of minutes later the bus set off out of the bus station and we turned right onto the Southbound A638. We headed South Eastwards and ran the mile and 1/2 into Heckmondwike over the A62. In the town centre we turned left onto Royle Fold and into South George Street which is Heckmondwike bus hub which surrounds the market. We paused for a few minutes and we set off onto the A638 passing the former Halifax bank which is currently up for sale. We continued Eastwards for around a mile and we turned right into Cullingworth Street. We ran through the grounds of the Dewsbury & District Hopistal along Fox View, and we turned right to re-join the A638. We ran into Dewsbury and under the railway line. We turned left onto the A638 and right onto Northgate. We ran into the town centre and forwards onto Westgate and Church Street. We turned right onto South Street and we entered the bus station from the North Eastern corner. We pulled onto a stand and we got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus we went to the toilet and afterwards walked to the West end of the bus station to take a few pictures. We saw Arriva Yorkshire 1885 parked up on layover.

Arriva Yorkshire 1885 in Dewsbury bus station

We decided it would be a good idea to start to head back towards Bradford to meet up with mum. We waited for the next bus towards Bradford. A few minutes later we saw Arriva Yorkshire 1549 on a #268 to Bradford.

Arriva Yorkshire 1549 in Dewsbury bus station

We got on the bus placed the WY Daysaver tickets under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. A couple of minutes later the bus set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto the A638. We turned left onto Longcauseway and past the Prince of Wales shopping centre. We turned left onto Corporation Street and we turned right onto Northgate. We veered left onto Halifax Road and we ran forwards onto the A638 and under the railway line. We ran up the hill out of town past the Bath Hotel. We ran Northwards for about 2/3rds of a mile and we turned left into Fox View. We ran through the grounds of Dewsbury & District Hospital and we ran forwards onto Cullingworth Street. We turned left onto the A638 and we ran into Heckmondwike. We ran into the bus hub and after a short wait we turned right onto the A638. We continued the run up to Cleckheaton and we turned left into Parkside. We turned left onto Parkside and we entered the bus station. After a short stop we exited the bus station and we turned left onto the A638. We ran past Aakash which seemed to be very quiet today up up to the M62/M606 roundabout. We ran forwards onto Bradford Road and we ran up the hill to Low Moor. We crossed over the railway line and we passed the pub we drank in the day before. We ran the mile or so up the hill to Odsal Top and we crossed over the roundabout. As we went down the slip road for the A641 we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva Yorkshire 1549 as it continued towards Bradford.

Arriva Yorkshire 1549 in Odsal Top

Once of the bus we crossed over the A641 and we headed Northards. We had seen a few interesting things in this area so we wanted to have an explore on foot to have a look. We we saw the Red Lion pub with it's neon Tetley sign and Tetley lamp over the door. We carried on down the road another 100 yds or so to a ghost sign that had been partially covered by something modern. After we had seen these we went back to the Red Lion pub and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we had a 1/2 of Coke and we watch some of Final Score. Once we had finished our drinks we headed outside. We saw First West Yorkshire 69478 on a #681 to Halifax.

First West Yorkshire 69478 in Odsal Top

Also seen was Arriva Yorkshire 1540 on a #268 to Wakefield.

Arriva Yorkshire 1540 in Odsal Top

We crossed over the A641 and as we got closer to the stop we saw First West Yorkshire 69571 on a 687 to Fagley.

First West Yorkshire 69571 in Odsal Top

We took a picture of the Richard Dunn stadium and we continued up the slip road to the bus stop. We waited at the Odsal Top stop and whilst we waited we saw First 37294 on a X63 to Huddersfield. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. It was Arriva Yorkshire 1546 on a #268 to Bradford. We got on the bus placed the WY Daysaver tickets under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off down the slip road and we joined the Northbound A641. We ran for about 1/4 of a mile before turning left onto the A6177. We turned right onto Hutton Road past Marshfield Primary Scool and we joined Thornton Lane. We turned right onto LIttle Horton Lane we decided to get up after the mill on the right hand side to have another explore. We got up and got off the bus in Holme Top. Matthew took a picture of Arriva Yorkshire 1546 as it carried on towards Bradford.

Arriva Yorkshire 1546 in Holme Top

Once we got off the bus we walked Northwards up Little Horton Lane a few yards to see a ghost sign the was unreadble. We walked back the other way and we took a picture of the old mill. We walked nback to the bus stop and we waited for a bus towards Bradford. A few minutes later was saw a bus approaching. It was First West Yorkshire 35217 on a #641 to Five Lane Ends.

First West Yorkshire 35217 in Holme Top

We got on the bus placed the WY Daysaver tickets under the scanner for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off down Little Horton Lane and we ran to the Southern edge of Bradford. We turned right onto the A6181 and we saw First West Yorkshire 66758 on a #571 to Halifax. We turned left onto Hall Ings and we got up and got off the bus at the small bus station. Matthew took another picture of First West Yorkshire 35217 before it continued on towards Five Lane Ends.

First West Yorkshire 35217 in Bradford

Once off the bus we saw First West Yorkshire 37098 on a #645 to Buttershaw.

First West Yorkshire 37098 in Bradford

We walked along Hall Ings towards the Broadway Shopping centre where mum had parked the car. As we crossed Bridge Street we saw First West Yorkshire 35655 on a #72 to Leeds.

First West Yorkshire 35655 in Bradford

We walked through the shopping centre and we stopped at the toilets. We continued through the shopping centre to the stairs and we went up to level 1 and met up with mum again. We got in the car and Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. We set off out of the car park and we turned left onto Hall Ings. We joined the Southbound A650. We turned right onto the Wsetbound A6177. The plan had been to go to Asda for petrol, but I got in the wrong lane on the roundabout and ended up going West instean of into the supermarket. We stopped at a Shell pertrol station and we filled up there. We rejoined the A6177 and we turned right to joined the Southbound M606. We ran to the end and joined the Westbound M62. Travelling back along the M62 we saw an unidentified Greys coach, an unidentified Stotts coach, an unidentified Star coach, an unidentified Station Coaches, BJ11 DVL and white minibus EF58 LCA. We joined the anticlockwise M60 and we continued forwards onto the Westbound M62. We left the M62 and we joined the Southbound M6. On the M6 we saw an unidentified P & O Lloyd coach, an unidentified City Circle coach and white minibus YJ14 CZE. We left the M6 at Junction 16 and went South along the A500. On the A500 we saw DN68 YVM. we ran though Longport and Etruria into Stoke. We came off the A500 and we diverted onto Wheildon Road. We dropped off uncle Dave and Matthew got out to use the toilet. Once we had dropped off uncle Dave 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 stopped at St Mary's Chip shop. We brought some food and a bottle of Panda pop and we rejoined Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 20:00. Once we got home Matthew ate his sausage ships and gravy washed down with a bottle of Cola Panda Pop. 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