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 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 / Leeds 11-06-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
35658	Bradford Interchange	Leeds BS	72	First West Yorkshire
35634	Leeds BS	Guiseley, White Cross	33	First West Yorkshire
35595	Guiseley, White Cross	Kirkstall Road Asda	34	First West Yorkshire
35308	Burley, Cardigan Park	Kirkstall, Woodvale View	33	First West Yorkshire
32538	Kirkstall Road Asda	Leeds, stop F	508	First West Yorkshire
35100	Leeds BS	Laisterdyke, Leeds Road	72	First West Yorkshire
35227	Laisterdyke, New Lane	Bradford, Stop S14	608	First West Yorkshire

Today we started in the hotel. Research for today's trip consisted at looking at bus tickets and looking at the weather, whic for was mainly dry weather with some sunshine and a few showers. Matthew got up and had a shower before we went down to the restaurant to get breakfast. Matthew had sausages, bacon, scrambled eggs and beans, wshed down with a glass of orange juice. We returned to the room and we finished pacing away the rest of our stuff. When we had finished we checked out of the hotel and we put the stuff in the car. We noticed a National Express liveried coach in the car park we we walked up to investigate. It was Edwards BV22 VTP just parked up in the hotel car park.

Edwards BV22 VTP in Euroway

We got in the minibus and we set off along Roydsdale Way. WE were about to turn right when we spotted a couple of coaches parked up outside of Northern Kitchen. We turned right onto Merrydale Road and Matthew took a picture of Acklams E14 ACK.

Acklams E14 ACK in Euroway

Behind this was Options YF17 UMD we turned around on the corner of the street and we headed Westwards along Merrydale Road. We crossed under the M606 and we turned right onto Staithgate Lane. We Ran Northwards up to large roundabout at Newhall and we joined the clockwise ring road. We turned right onto the A641 and we headed Northwards into town. We turned right into Hall Ings and we passed the mini bus station The Bradford hotel. We entered the Broadway shopping centre car park and we parked up on the 2nd floor. Once we had said goodby to mum we went down stairs and we came out on Market Street. We headed onto Bridge Street and we turned lef and headed into the interchange. We went the escaltors to the bus interchange and we had a quick look around to see what we could catch. We saw there was a bus ready to depart on Stand X. It was First West Yorkshire 35658 on a #72 to Leeds.

First West Yorkshire 35658 in Bradford Interchange

We got on the bus and we booked WY Daysaver bus tickets at £5.50 each before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the Interchange onto Bridge Street we saw TLC 90730 on an unidentified service. We turned right onto the A6181 and we ran down through Barkerend and into Laisterdyke. We continued down through to Thornbury and we ran down through Pudsey. We ran alongside the B6157 and to Stanningley. We crossed a roundabout and we ran forwards onto the A647, passing quite near the First Bus Bramley depot. We continued down towards the cente of Leeds and we turned left onto Armley Road and crossed the railway. We turned left onto the A58 and we stayed on the high level road before turning right onto Westgate. We ran forwards onto The Headrow and we ran forwards onto Eastgate. We turned right onto St Peter's Street and we entered the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we vivited the toilet. We exited the bus station into the coach sttion as the North end of the bus station is currently having construction work done. We exited onto St Peter's Street and we walked around the bus station. At the exit of the bus station we saw First West Yorkshire 47642 on a X27 service to Thorpe Park.

First West Yorkshire 47642 in Leeds bus station

We saw First West Yorkshire 35658 returning to Bradford on a #72 service. Also seen was Transdev York 3638 on a #843 to

Transdev York 3638 in Leeds bus station

We walked back along St Peter's Street and into the coach station. We cut through into the bus station and we visited the shop. We brought a can of coke and a couple of chocolate bars for Matthew before heading back out into the bus station. We had a look around to see what we could catch. We saw First West Yorkshire 68809 on a #62 Saxton Gardens circular service.

First West Yorkshire 68809 in Leeds bus station

We spotted also spotted First West Yorkshire 35634 which was on a #33 to Guiseley.

First West Yorkshire 35634 in Leeds bus station

Matthew sat down and ate his Freddo and drank his can of Coke. The bus was readied for service and we go on the bus and we flashed the WY Daysaver bus tickets to the driver before going upstairs. The rear of the top deck was empty so matthew took a picture inside First West Yorkshire 35634.

Inside First West Yorkshire 35634

We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto St Peter's Street. We turned left onro Eastgate and we ran forwards onto Headrow. We turned left onto Park Row and we ran through the City Square and past the railway station. We continued onto Wellington Street and we ran under the A58(M). We ran forwards onto Kirkstall Road and under the railway viaduct. We ran into Burlley and quite an interesting part of town. We saw a derelict pub called the rising sun, which had clearly seen better day. We also saw a turreted end terrace which is the home to Dave's Pies and Ale. As we continued North Westwards we passed a few ghost signs on the North side of the road. We continued Northwards into Kirkstall and we stopped just after the crossroad for a short time to wait time. We then continued along the A65 past Kirkstall Abbey and near to Kirkstall Forge railway station. We continued into Horsforth and we we crossed over the A6120. We continued Northwards to Rawdon and we crossed the A658. On the roundabout we saw maroon coach AM04 SEE. We continued along the A65 and we saw Fourway coach YJ16 EKE outside The Woolpack pub. We turned left onto Greenlea Avenue and we ran down to the turning circle. After a brief stop we headed Northwards up Greenlea Avenue and we turned left onto the A65. We ran into Guseley and we continued to the Northern end of town to the stop where the service terminated. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First West Yorkshire 35634 before it got ready to work back towards Leeds.

First West Yorkshire 35634 in Guiseley

Once off the bus we noticed the pub after which the bus stop was named. We walked across to the pub and at the rear was a beer garden. Uncle Dave stopped outside whilst me and Matthew went inside. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we went to the bar and brought drinks. It had started raining, so when we went upstairs we put up the parasol unbrella in the centre of the table to shelter under. After we had finished the drinks we returned the glasses to the bar and we set off across Otley Road to the bus stop to wait for the Southbound service. First West Yorkshire 35634 was still waiting across the road. It set off around the roundabout and headed back Southwards. We turned this bus down, so that we could wait for a different bus on the #34 which was 10 minutes behind it. Whilst we waited the rain stopped and eventually we saw the bus approaching. It was First West Yorkshire 35595 on a #34 to Leeds.

First West Yorkshire 35595 in Guiseley

We go on the bus and we flashed the WY Daysaver bus tickets to the driver before we went upstairs and we sat down. We set off along Otley Road and we ran into the centre of Guiseley. Than plan was to go down to Burley and get off to try and get pictures of the ghost signs, as well as breaking the journey and getting in extra buses. We turned left onto The Grn and we headed Northwards. We turned right onto Queensway and we ran into Yeadon. We turned left onto Kirk Lane and we ran forwards onto Wells Court. We followed the road around onto Harper lane and we crossed the roundabout and turned right onto High Street. We turned right onto the A658 and we ran forwards onto Harrogate Road. We re-joined the A65 in Rawdon and we continued Southwards towards the City. We crossed the A6120 and we ran past Kirkstall Forge railway station. We passed Kirkstall Abbey which we had a better view of on the returned journey. We ran through Kirkstall and we continued Southwards towards Burley. I had worked out that we needed to get off opposite to Asda. As we saw the Asda in the distance we pressed the bell to get off. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of First West Yorkshire 35595 as it continued towards Leeds on the #34 service.

First West Yorkshire 35595 in Burley

We set off on foot to try and find these ghost signs. We didn't spot them, so we crossed over the road and continued walking towards Leeds. When we passed Dave's Pies and Ale we realised we had gone too far and missed the signs! We decided to catch a bus back the other way for a couple of stops to find the signs. As we approached the bus stop we saw Transdev Keighley 2758 on a #60 to Keighley.

Transdev Keighley 2758 in Burley

There was a bit of a gap in the service and the traffic coming out of Leeds was quite heavy. Whilst we waited Matthew sat at the bus stop and ate a Flake. Eventually the bus battled it's way through the traffic. It was First West Yorkshire 35308 on a #33 to Guiseley.

First West Yorkshire 35308 in Burley

We go on the bus and we flashed the WY Daysaver bus tickets to the driver before we went upstairs and we sat down. We set off along the A65 and we went Northwards we had spotted the signs. We had actually stopped by the building to look at the bricks in the remains of a low wall! We continued to the next stop and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First West Yorkshire 35308 as it continued towards Guiseley.

First West Yorkshire 35308 in Kirkstall

We walked back towards the ghost sign and as we did we saw Transdev 241 on a A3 service, First West Yorkshire 35599 on a #34 to Otley and First West Yorkshire 37696 on a #508 to Halifax. We got to the sign and we took picture from across the road. We walked to the crossing and we took pictures of the ghost sign visible in the side street too. Afterwards we walked to the bus stop where we had originally got off the bus to catch something towards Leeds. A short time later we saw First West Yorkshire 32538 on a #508 to Leeds city centre.

First West Yorkshire 32538 in Burley

We go on the bus and we flashed the WY Daysaver bus tickets to the driver before we went upstairs and we sat down. We set off along the A65 and we passed Dave's Pies and Ale and the Rising Sun pub. We crossed under the railway line and we crossed the A58(M). We ran forwards onto Wellington Street and we turned left onto King Street. We turned right onto The Headrow and we turned right onto Park Street where the bus terminated. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First West Yorkshire 32538 before it returned to Halifax on a #508 service.

First West Yorkshire 32538 in Leeds

We set off on foot along Park Street and we saw turning right onto The Headrow and we stopped at Greggs and we sat on a bench outside to eat the sausage roll. We washed them down with the can of Coke. When we had finished we walked back along The Headrow and we went past the former Lloyds bank. We walked onto Eastgate and we saw First West Yorkshire 69418 on a #48 to Wigton Moor.

First West Yorkshire 69418 in Leeds

We continued down to the roundabout and we veered left onto Duke Street. We cut through the coach station into the bus station and Matthew visited the toilet. We needed to head back towards Bradford as it was starting to get a bit late. As we waited for a bus in the right direction we saw Transdev Harrogate 1858 on a #7 to Harrogate.

Transdev Harrogate 1858 in Leeds bus station

A short time later we saw First West Yorkshire 35100 on a #72 to Bradford.

First West Yorkshire 35100 in Leeds bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the WY Daysaver bus tickets to the driver before going upstairs. The rear of the top deck was empty so matthew took a picture inside First West Yorkshire 35100.

Inside First West Yorkshire 35100

We decided we would do this part way back to Bradford and then get off to get something else on a different route to ensure we got something different to what we had been on before. We set off out of the bus station and we set off onto Duke Street. We turned left onto Eastgate and we ran up the hill running forwards onto The Headrow. We continued onto Westgate and we joined the Westbound A58 (M). We crossed the River Aire and we ran under the railway line before turning right onto Canal Street. We continued onto Armley Road and the A647. We ran forwards onto Stanningley Road and close to Bramley and Pudsey railway stations. We ran through Stanningley and we re-joined the Westbound A647. We ran around the large roundabout in Thornbury and we past the KFC which is currently being refurbished. We continued onto Leeds Road we headed towards the A6177 and as we got close we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First West Yorkshire 35100 as it continued towards Bradford.

First West Yorkshire 35100 in Laisterdyke

We walked around the corner onto the A6177 and we stopped to look at building site where there were some interesting bricks. We crossed over the railway line and we waited for a bus towards Bradford. A short time later we saw First West Yorkshire 35227 on a #608 to Bradford.

First West Yorkshire 35227 in Laisterdyke

We got on the bus and we flsahed the WY Daysaver bus tickets to the driver for the final time today. The lower saloon was empty so Matthew took a picture inside First West Yorkshire 35227.

Inside First West Yorkshire 35227

We went upstairs and the top deck was empty too, so Matthew took another picture inside of First West Yorkshire 35227 before we sat down.

Inside First West Yorkshire 35227

We set off up the A6177 and we turned left onto the A647. We ran to the edge of town and we ran forwards onto the A6181. We turned right Bank Street. We turned left onto Broadway and we stopped at the back of a row of buses. We got up and we got off the bus and Matthew took a picture of First West Yorkshire 35227 before it worked another #608 Holme Wood circular service.

First West Yorkshire 35227 in Bradford

In front of the bus on Broadway was First West Yorkshire 35214 on a #636 to Clayton.

First West Yorkshire 35214 in Bradford

We turned the corner onto Channing way and right onto Hall Ings. We headed back to Broadway to the exit where we came out of the shopping cente, but we could no get through the door. 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 2 and met up with mum again. We got in the car and we set off out of the car park and we turned left onto Hall Ings. We joined the Southbound A650, but we realised we were heading in the wrong direction. We turned right onto Prospect Street and we realised that Matthew hadn't had a drink so we pulled over and Matthew had a can of Irn Bru from out of the boot. We continued down Prospect Street and we contnued onto Mill Lane. We turned left onto Manchester Road and we headed Southwards. We turned left onto the anti-clockwise A6177 and we went Eastwards towards Asda. We turned right onto Burnham Avenue instead of Bierley Lane so we ran around the block via Fernand Avenue and Shetcliffe lane before stopping at the chip shop at the top of Bierley Lane. We stopped to get chips and Matthew had a jumbo sausage and chips. After we had eaten we set off doen Bierley Lane and we turned right on to Rockhill Lane. We turmed left onto Wharfdale Road. We ran forwards onto Merrydale Road and we joined the Southbound M606. We ran down to the end of the motorway and we turned right to join the Westbound M62. We ran over the top of the Pennines and I was starting to feel a little tired so we pulled into Birch services. We went to the toilet and on the way back to the car we saw Holly Bank Trust HX68 BXU.

Holly Bank Trust HX68 BXU in Birch services

We got back in the car and we set off onto the Westbound M62. We ran forwards onto the anti-clockwise M60 and we continued onto the Westbound M62. We joined the Southbound M6 ran through Cheshire. We came off the M6 at junction 16 and we ran down the A500. We came off the A500 at Stoke and we ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we stopped at uncle Dave's house. Matthew drank some of uncle Rob's Irn Bru and we updated the calendar with today's trip. We said goodbye to uncle Dave and we got back in the car. We set off onto Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto the A500. We turned left onto Church Street and we ran around the one-way system in Stoke. We turned left onto London Road and we stopped at Sainsbury's petrol station to get fuel. We continued along London Road and at Trent Vale we joined the Southbound A34. We ran under the A500 into Hanford and we continued to Trentham. We turned left onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 20:15. 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 00:30... Mark.