Trip to Crystal Peaks / Sheffield 12-10-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
35320	Crystal Peaks BS	Sheffield Interchange	120	First South Yorkshire
37511	Sheffield Interchange	Steel Bank, Fulton Road	95	First South Yorkshire
37511	Steel Bank, Fulton Road	Sheffield, Rockingham Street	95	First South Yorkshire
12170	Sheffield, Rockingham Street	Intake, Woodhouse Road	120	Stagecoach Yorkshire
15690	Intake, Newlands Drive	Sheffield, Manor Laithe Road	50a	Stagecoach Yorkshire
11710	Sheffield, Manor Lane	Intake, Woodhouse Road	120	Stagecoach Yorkshire
37496	Intake, Woodhouse Road	Crystal Peaks BS	120	First South Yorkshire

Today we decided to re-visit Sheffield. I asked Matthew where he wanted to start, and out of the choices he chose Crystal Peaks. Research for the trip included looking at the ticketing, and checking the weather. It was going to be mainly dry with some showers due just before dark. Matthew woke up around 08:00 an had his medication. Matthew got up about 09:30 and had toast an orange juice for breakfast. Mum returned home from work and just after 12:00 we set off to pick up uncle Dave. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton and 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. After picking up uncle Dave we continued up Wheildon Road and forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and left onto the A50. Once we had picked up uncle Dave, we continued back up Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and at the roundabout we joined the Eastbound A50. We ran through Longton and Meir. There were some roasdworks around Meir so this delayed our journey slightly. Traveling along the A50 we saw silver minibus BN64 ZGM, D&G Bus 111(#1), Atlantic Travel BV22 WRK and Stanton's of Stoke 80 YCX. We continued to junction 5 and we joined the Northbound A516. We ran up to the edge of Derby and we joined the Northbound A38. We travelled through Derby and we ciontinued Northwards. As we travelled on the A38 we saw Caledonian Travel YJ17 CXU and YJ20 FPU. We joined the Northbound M1 and we ran though a section of roadworks. We came of at junction 30 and we headed Westwards along the A6135. ran thrugh Eckington and we turned right onto the B6058. We ran forwards onto the B6053 and we turned right onto Sevenairs Road. We turned rigt into the car park and we parked up outside the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards mum ordered the food. Matthew had a beefburger and chicken burger with chips washed down with a glass of Coke. After we had eaten we walked onto Sevenairs Road and left ono the B6053. We crossed over at the crossing and we walked along the path alongside the shopping centre. We walke around the corner past the Milestone pub and into the bus station. As we entered the bus station we saw TM Travel 835 on layover.

TM Travel 835 in Crystal Peaks bus station

We decided to wait for a #120 into Sheffield. WE didn't have to long as as few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First South Yorkshire 35320 on a #120 to Fulwood.

First South Yorkshire 35320 in Crystal Peaks bus station

We got on the bus and we booked TM SY Connect bus only tickets at £6.50 each. The lower deck was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside First South Yorkshire 35320.

Inside First South Yorkshire 35320

We went upstairs and the top deck was empty too, so Matthew took another picture inside First South Yorkshire 35320.

Inside First South Yorkshire 35320

We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Peaks Mount. We turned right onto Ochre Dyke Lane and we headed Westwards. We turned right onto Moss Way and we headed Northwards. We turned left onto Birley Spa Lane and we ran to the end before turning right onto Occupation Lane. We turned right onto the A6135 and we headed North Westwards. We ran through Fecheville and Intake and at Manor top we turned left onto Hurlfield Road and left onto Ridgeway Road before re-joining the A6135. We ran down the hill through Deep Pit shring the space with the tram lines. The tram lines veered off to the left and we continued along the A6135 before running forwards onto the B6070. We ran crossed over the railway line and as we approached the city centre we saw Grayscroft TJI 1679 going Northwards. We ran onto the Park Square roundabout and under the tram line. We turned left onto the A61 and past Sheffield Midland railway station. We turned right onto Hamrmer Lane and right onto Pond Street where we got up and got off the bus bus the interchange. Once off the bus we had a walk around to take a few pictures. We saw First South Yorkshire 63376 on a #56 to Nether Edge.

First South Yorkshire 63376 in Sheffield Interchange

We crossed over and Matthew went to the toilet. At the other side of the we saw First South Yorkshire 37524 on layover.

First South Yorkshire 37524 in Sheffield Interchange

We walked around the South end of the bus station and we saw First South Yorkshire 35270 on a X5 to Dinnington.

First South Yorkshire 35270 in Sheffield Interchange

After we had walked around the bus station we saw a double decker on Pond Street. As it got closer we saw it was First South Yorkshire 37511 on a #95 to Walkley.

First South Yorkshire 37511 in Sheffield Interchange

We got on the bus and we placed the SY Connect ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off up Pond Street and we ran forwards onto Flat Street. We turned left on High Street and we ran past the cathedral. We ran forwards onto Church Street and onto West Street. We continued onto Glossop Street and we turned right onto Upper Hanover Street. We headed West along Bolsover Street and we ran past Crookes Valley Road. We continued onto Crookes Valley Road and we ran forwards onto Barber Road. We continued onto Commonsde and forwards onto Howard Road. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of First South Yorkshire 37511 as it continued towards Walkley.

First South Yorkshire 37511 in Steel Bank

Once off the bus we crossed over the road to the opposite stop. we worked out that we would be on the same bus going back. If we had gone further a little further we would have been on another busy bus route. Whilst we waited we saw First South Yorkshire 37120 on a #95 to Walkley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As expected we saw it was First South Yorkshire 37511 on a #95 to Rotherham.

First South Yorkshire 37511 in Steel Bank

We got on the bus and we placed the SY Connect ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off up Howard Road and forwards onto Commonside. We continued onto Barber Road and we ran forwards onto Crookes Valley Road. We headed West along Bolsover Street and we turned right onto Mappin Street. We turned left onto West Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 11712 on a #120 to Halfway.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 11712 in Sheffield

We went to look for a pub we could have a drink in. We crossed over the road and we to Mr Wilson's but they were serving lunches. We crossed back over the road and we headed West along West Street. We went to go into Molly Malones, but the door staff would not let Matthew in with trainers on. We went into the Hallamshire Hotel and Matthew used the toilet. We came out and queued at the bar. Whilst we waited Matthew made friends with one of the bar staff that was testing measures. Matthew had a glass of Coke and after we had finished we went outside and met up with uncle Dave. We walked back along West Street to the bus stop and we waited for a bus. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Yorkshire 12170 on a #120 to Halfway.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 12170 in Sheffield

We got on the bus and flashed the SY Connect ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along West Street and we turned right onto rockingham Lane. We turned right onto Division Street and left onto Rockingham Street. We turned left onto Charter Row and we passed First South Yorkshire 63038 on a X2 to Doncaster. We ran forwards onto Furnival Gate and we turned left onto Arundel Gate. We ran onto High Street and we turned right onto Flat Street. We continued to the Interchange and we stop briefly before carrying on along Pond Street. We turned left onto Hamrer Lane and we turned right onto the A61. We ran past the railway station and we veered left onto Suffolk Road. We turned left onto the A6135 and almost imediately turned left onto the B6071. We crossed over the Southern throat of Sheffield Midlands railway station and we ran up the hill. We veered right onto Talbot Road and we turned right onto City Road. We ran through Deep Pit and to the top of the hill at Manor Top. We crossed over the roundabout and we continued along the road for another 2 stops where we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over the road to catch something back towards Sheffield. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Yorkshire 15690 on a #50A to Sheffield.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 15690 in Intake

We got on the bus and flashed the SY Connect ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along the A6135 and we went around the circular at the top of Intake. We headed onto City Road and through Depp Pit. We continued onto the B6070 and we saw a row of shops so we got up and get off the bus. Once off the bus we walked up the B6070 past all the takeaway to the corner of the A6135 where there was a convenience store. We went in and Matthew had a bottle of Dr Pepper and a Galaxy Caramel. When we had finished we went outside. It started to rain so we crossed over the road and we headed to a bus stop. By the time we got to the bus stop it had pretty much stopped raining, but we turned and saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Yorkshire 11710 on a #120 to Halfway.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 11710 in Sheffield

We got on the bus and flashed the SY Connect ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off up City Road through Deep Pit and up to the circular at Intake. We decided to go to the came point as before so we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Yorkshire 11710 as it continued towards Halfway.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 11710 in Intake

As we were thinking about what to do next we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First South Yorkshire 37496 on a #120 to Halfway.

First South Yorkshire 37496 in Intake

We got on the bus and we placed the SY Connect ticket under the scanner for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along the A6135 and we ran through Intake and Frechville. We turned left onto Occupation Lane and left onto Birley Spa Lane. We turned right onto Moss Way and left onto Ochre Dike Lane. We turned left Peaks Mount and we turned right into Crystal Peaks bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we spotted First South Yorkshire 35279 about to work a #120 to Fulwood.

First South Yorkshire 35279 in Crystal Peaks bus station

We walked over to the pub and we went in. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had a glass of Coke. It was busy and crowded inside so we went and stood outside for a while. When we had finished we returned the glasses to the bar and we got in the car. We set off onto Peaks Mount and we turned left onto Waterthorpe Greenway. We continued onto Donetsk Way and we turned right onto Occupation Lane. We turned right onto the A6135 and we ran for around 1/2 mile until we came to the shops in Birley. We parked up and we went to the chip shop. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. When I had finished eating we turned right onto the A6135 and we headed through Eckington and back onto the Soutbound M1. We ran through the roadwork for several miles. On the M1 we saw white minibus FP67 YMX. We came off the motorway at junction 28 and onto the Southbound A38. We travelled Southwards through Derby and we joined the A516. We ran for a few miles before joining the Westbound A50. As we travelled Westwards we saw an unidentified Flixbus coach on a 023 service. We continued through Meir and Longton an we came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and left onto Grove Road. We continued onto Whieldon Road and we dropped off uncle Dave. Matthew went in as he was desperate for the toilet. He also updated uncle Dave's calendar with the details of today's trip. We said goodbye to uncle Dave and we set off back to Blurton. We set off onto Wheildon Road and past the former Regent pub which is now up for sale. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we saw green minibus R482 NDM parked up. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Street. We turned right onto the A5035 and back to Blurton around 21:00. Matthew had his medication and 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. Matthew got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 01:00... Mark