Trip to Northwich / Sandbach 28-05-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
2930	Northwich Interchange	Sandbach Common	37	Arriva NW&W
2667	Sandbach Common	Winsford, railway station	37	Arriva NW&W
4410	Winsford, railway station	Winsford, Library	7A	Arriva NW&W
4406	Winsford, Library	Winsford, Guildhall	7C	Arriva NW&W
2670	Winsford, Guildhall	Davenham, Green Lane	31	Arriva NW&W
2633	Davenham, Green Lane	Northwich Interchange	37	Arriva NW&W

Today we decided to re-visit Northwich. We hadn't been to Northwich for quite a while and mum was coming from work today so we wanted somewhere reasonably close. Research consisted on asking Matthew which buses he wanted to do (Arriva) and research the service from Northwich. We also checked the weather which was for warm weather with some sunshine. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast for breakfast. Mum came home around 10:45 and we got ready to go out. We had a flat battery to deal with when we went to get in the car, but a few minutes later we were up and running. We set off around 12:00 and we ran through Blurton along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road and at the mini roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road. We ran into Heron Cross and we crossed over the A50. At the traffic light we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Whieldon Road and we stopped to pick up uncle Dave. Once uncle Dave was onboard we ran down onto the Northbound A500. We headed North through Stoke and we passed through Stoke and Longport. As we were approaching the last junction the traffic came to a stop. mum did some research and saw there was a crash ahead. A few minutes later we saw Flixbus FX31 heading Southwards. We came off the A500 and we turned right and headed into Alsager. At the crossroads we went straight onto the A533 and we ran Northwards through Lawton Heath End. We turned left onto the A533 and we headed towards Sandbach. We turned left to follow the A533 and we turned right and ran up the hill past B&M and Waitrose. We continued along the A533 and we ran out of Sandbach towards Elworth we continued North WEstwards and we ran alongside the canal and into Middlewich. We turned left onto the A54 and we ran up to the one-way system. We turned right onto Newton Bank and we stopped in the car park of the former Golden Lion pub to get dinner from The Country Kitchen. Matthew had a breakfast and a bap washed down with a bottle of Coke. Whilst we ate dinner we saw Arriva NW&W 4422 on a #37W to Winsford. When we had finished eat we set off onto the A530 and we ran forwards onto the A54. We ran out of town for around 1/3 of a mile and we turned right onto the A533. we turned left onto Brick Kiln Lane and we turned right onto the A533. We continued Northwards on the A533 to the edge of town. We ran forwards onto London Road and we turned right onto Watling Street. We turned left onto Crum Hill and we turned left into the car park. After parking up we said goodbye to mum and we walked onto Watliong Street. We walked down to the last 2 stands and we saw Arriva NW&W 4706 on a #4 Northwhich circular service.

Arriva NW&W 4706 in Northwich Interchange

Also seen was Arriva NW&W 2930 on a #37 to Crewe.

Arriva NW&W 2930 in Northwich Interchange

We got on the bus and we booked Arriva NW&W Day Saver tickets at £6.40 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Watling Street and we turned right onto the ring road. We followed the A533 out of town for about 1/3 of a mile before we veered left onto London Road. We crossed the A533 and we went over the roundabout over the A556. We continued Southwards into Davenham and we ran through the village. We turned right onto Jack Lane and we ran through Moulton. We joined the Southbound A533 and we turned right onto Bostock Road. We ran forwards onto the B5355. We ran forwards onto Whaton Road and we crossed over the big roundabout at the bottom of Winsford onto the High Street. We turned left onto Dingle Lane and we turned right onto The Drumber. We turned right onto Dene Drive and we turned right onto the High Street. After a short wait at the stop outside the Guildhall. We ran down the High Street and we crossed the main roundabout onto the Southbound A54. We veered left onto Station Road and we ran along the narrow street towards Middlewich. At the roundabout we ran forwards into Winsford railway station. We did a lap of the car park and back out onto the main road. We turned right onto the A54 and we crossed over the railway line. We continued East for around 2 miles and we came into the West end of Middlewich. We ran around the one-way system and left onto the A54. After a brief stop at the main bus stop we turned right onto the A533. We turned right onto Long Lane South and right onto Warmingham Lane. We ran through the estate and we turned left Cross Lane. We turned right and we re-joined the Southbound A533. We ran alongside of the canal and into Sandbach through Elworth. We turned left Hightown and at the next roundabout we ran forwards on Congleton Road. We turned right onto The Commons and we ran onto the other side of the triangle where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew went to the toilet and we sat on the low wall by the chemist and Matthew had a can of Coke. We waited for the nest bus going Northwards. As short time later we saw the bus run around the common. It was Arriva NW&W 2667 on a #37 to Northwich.

Arriva NW&W 2667 in Sandbach

We got on the bus and we Flashed the Arriva Day Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the common and we joined the Northbound A533. We ran out of town past the railway station towards Elworth. We turned left onto Cross Lane and right onto Warmingham Lane. We ran through the estate and we turned right Long Lane South. We turned right and we re-joined the Northbound A533. We ran alongside the canal and into Middlewich. We turned left onto the A54 and we ran up to the one-way system. We turned right onto Newton Bank and onto the A530 and we ran forwards onto the A54. At the roundabout we ran forwards into Winsford railway station. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2667 before it continued towards Northwich.

Arriva NW&W 2667 in Winsford

We got off the bus and the bus came into the stop behaind us. It was Arriva NW&W 4410 on a #7A Winsford town circular.

Arriva NW&W 4410 in Winsford

We got on the bus and we Flashed the Arriva Day Saver ticket to the driver. The lower saloon was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 4410 before we went upstairs.

Inside Arriva NW&W 4410

The top deck was also empty so Matthew took another picture inside Arriva NW&W 4410.

Inside Arriva NW&W 4410

We set off out of the railway station and we turned right onto the A54. We crossed over the railway line and we turned left onto Road One and we headed Northwards. We stopped in the industrial estate to wait time and then we continued up Road One. We turned left onto Bostock Road and we headed Southwards. We turned left onto th B5355 and we ran forwards onto Wharton Road. We crossed over the big roundabout and we ran up the High Street. We ran to the top of the hill and when we got to the library we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4410 before it continued around it's route.

Arriva NW&W 4410 in Winsford

Once off bus we walked across the car park. We crossed over Dene Drive we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had a drink of Coke. When we had finished we crossed over Dene Drive and we saw Tari Travel MK67 WUU parked up by the road.

Tari Travel MK67 WUU in Winsford

We crossed over the car park and we returned to the stop outside of Library. We waited for the other double decker that was working the #7C. A short time later the bus appeared and it was Arriva NW&W 4406 on the #7C Winsford circular service.

Arriva NW&W 4406 in Winsford

We got on the bus and we Flashed the Arriva Day Saver ticket to the driver. The lower saloon was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Arriva NW&W 4406 before we went upstairs.

Inside Arriva NW&W 4406

The top deck was also empty so Matthew took another picture inside Arriva NW&W 4406.

Inside Arriva NW&W 4406

We set off up the High Street and we turned left onto Dene Drive. We turned right onto Townfields Road and left onto Swanlow Lane. We turned right onto Swanlow Drive and we ran to the end. We turned right onto Darnhall School Lane and left onto Glebe Green Drive. We run forwards onto Durham Drive and left onto Dover Drive. We turned right onto Denbigh Drive and we continued to the end. We turned left onto Beston Drive and we re-joined Swanlow Lane. We turned left onto the A54 and we ran to the roundabout. We did a 180' turn and we ran back up the A54. We turned left onto St Johns Drive and we ran forwards onto Foxfield Lane. We turned right onto the A54 and we haeded Northwards. We turned right on the B5074 and we turned left onto Nixon Drive. We turned right onto Abbotts Way and left onto Saxon Crossway. We turned right onto Nixon Drive. We turned right onto Grange lane and at the junction we turned left onto High Street. We got up and got off the bus by the Guildhall about 40m away from where we got on the bus! Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 4406 as it continued around the #7C route.

Arriva NW&W 4406 in Winsford

At this point we decided to head back to Northwich, albiet with a stop on the way. We waited for the Next Northwich bound bus. A short time later we saw Arriva NW&W 2670 ona #31 to Northwich.

Arriva NW&W 2670 in Winsford

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva NW&W Day Saver Saver ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. whilst we waited for veparture time, we saw required Arriva NW&W 2518 on a #37 to Sandbach. We set off along the High Street and we ran down the hill towards the big roundabout. We ran forwards onto Wharton Road and we continued Northwards out of Winsford. We ran up the A5018 and we turned right onto the Northbound A533. We ran fast up the A533 for around 1/2 mile and we turned left onto Jack lane. We ran into Moulton and we followed Jack Lane to the right and towards Mere Heath. We turned left onto London Road and we headed Northwards into Davenham where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2670 as it continued towards Northwich.

Arriva NW&W 2670 in Davenham

We walked along London Road and we went to The Oddfellows Arms. Matthew used the toilet and we returned to the bar to get drinks. As we waited to be served we saw that Port Vale was been promoted to League One after beating Mansfield 3-0. We got a glass of Coke and we sat down to drink it. After we had finished we went outside to uncle Dave and set off back to the bus stop. On the way we saw Club Class taxi minibus PY65 AFK parked up at the side of the road.

Club Class PY65 AFK in Davenham

We continued to the bus stop and we waited for the next bus towards Northwich. Whilst we waited we saw Sunny Cars PO60 BKE. A few minutes later we saw our bus approaching. It was Arriva NW&W 2633 on a #37 to Northwich.

Arriva NW&W 2633 in Davenham

We got on the bus and we flashed the Arriva NW&W Day Saver Saver ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off up London Road and we crossed over the A556 and A533. We continued through Leftwich before joining the Northound A533. We ran forwards onto Dane Street and we turned right onto Watling Street before stoppping at the interchange where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Arriva NW&W 2633 before it worked a #31 to Crewe.

Arriva NW&W 2633 in Northwich Interchange

As we walked back to the car we saw Arriva NW&W 702 on a #4 Northwich town circular.

Arriva NW&W 702 in Northwich Interchange

Also seen was Arriva NW&W 4421 on a #1 Northwich circular service.

Arriva NW&W 4421 in Northwich Interchange

We got in the car and Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. We set off onto Crum Hill and we turned right onto Chester Way. We turned left onto the A533 and I accidentally turned to soon into the entrance of Dane Court. We turned around and re-joined the A533 before following the A533 to the left. We headed Southwards under the railway line and we bypassed Leftwich before crossing the A556. We continued Southwards on the A533 bypassing Bostock before we joined the Eastbound A54. We ran into Middlewich and around the one-way system before turning right onto the A533. We ran to the Southern end of town and near to the King Lock pub we turned right onto At Annes Avenue. We stopped here and I went to the chip shop around the corner to get some food. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished eating we turned in the road and we turned right to re-join the A533. We ran alongside the canal and into Elworth. We passed Sandbach railway station and we ran to the edge of town. We ran down the Western edge of town and we turned left onto the A534. We turned left onto the A533 and we continued over the M6 and through Thurlwood past the Royal Oak pub which is being refurbished. We continued through Rode Heath and onto the A5011. We ran down to Talke and we joined the Southbound A34. We ran about 2 miles to the A500 and we joined the Southbound side. We ran through Longport and Etruria and we came off the A500 in Stoke. We veered left 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.