Trip to Chesterfield / Staveley 13-04-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
19684	Chesterfield, Beetwell Street	Staveley, Market Place	77	Stagecoach East Midlands
37182	Staveley, Market Place	Chesterfield, Beetwell Street	90A	Stagecoach Yorkshire
12174	Chesterfield, Beetwell Street	Whittington Moor, adj Lidl	25	Stagecoach Yorkshire
15829	Whittington Moor, opp Lidl	Chesterfield, St Helena Centre	43	Stagecoach Yorkshire
37182	Chesterfield, Stagecoach Bus Depot	Tapton, Sainsbury's	90	Stagecoach Yorkshire
36992	Tapton ,Sainsbury's	Chesterfield, Beetwell Street	90	Stagecoach Yorkshire

Today we decided to revisit Chesterfield. We did no research for the trip other than to check which tickets we would be buying and the weather. The weather was for mainly dry weather with some sunshine. Matthew got up around 10:20 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Mum was staying with a friend and uncle Dave was at home. We decided it would be best to pick them up on the way. We set off around 11:45 to pick up uncle Dave. We set off through Blurton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and right onto Emsworth Road. We returned to the house to check the door was locked and afterwards we ran through Blurton and onto Finstock Avenue. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road past the former Coral shop which is new going to be flats. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Once we had picked up uncle Dave, we continued 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 and we came off the A50 at Meir Park. We turned right onto Lysander Road and we went into the estate to pick mum up from her friends's house. We carried on through the estate and we rejoined Lysander Road. We turned right onto Whitestone Road and we turned left onto the B5029. At the roundabout we joined the Eastbound A50. We ran around Blythe Bridge and Uttoxeter and we came off the A511 and we headed towards Hatton. We deciedd to try something new today. We stopped at a cafe called Rascals for dinner. The dinner was full so we sat outside on a bench. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a bottle of Coke. He also used the toilet which was in a barn. When we had finished we headed back along the A511 and we re-joined the A50. We continued Eastwards for a few miles before joining the Northbound A38. We ran Northwards through Derby. A few miles North of Derby we joined the Northbound A61. We ran through Clay Cross past the DW Coaches depot. We continued into Chesterfield and we turned left onto the A617. We coninued into town and we parked up at Vicar Lane multi-storey car park. We visited the toilet and afterwards we walked onto Beetwell Street. At the coach station we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 10980 on a Pronto service to Nottingham.

Stagecoach East Midlands 10980 in Chesterfield

We continued along Beetwell Street and we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 36447 on a #39 to the Holme Hall Estate.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 36447 in Chesterfield

Further along Bwetwell Street we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 15829 on layover.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 15829 in Chesterfield

We decided to wait for the next #77. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 19684 on a #77 to Worksop.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19684 in Chesterfield

We got on the bus and we bought Stagcoach Silver Daysaver tickets at £6.20 each before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along Beetwell Street and we turned left onto the B6543. We turned left onto Church Way and we ran forwards onto Cavendish Street. We rejoined the B6543 and we headed Eastwards crossing over the A61. We continued Northwards adjacent to the railway line before crossing over the railway and heading Eastwards through Tapton. We turned right onto the A619 and we continued through Brimington. We ran through Hollingwood and Middkecroft and we ran into Staveley. When we got to the centr of the town we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 19684 as it continued towards Worksop.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19684 in Staveley

Once off the bus there were another couple of buses in the bus station. We saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 36718 on a #90 to the Yew Street estate.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 36718 in Staveley

We walked towards the town and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we corssed over the road to catch something back towards Chesterfield. Matthew decided we wanted to explore the leisure centre. We went inside and Matthew had a look around. Afterwards we came out and Matthew had a can of Fanta Orange. Whilst we were waiting we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 37612 on #74 to Chesterfield.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 37612 in Staveley

Also seen was Stagecoach East Midlands 15176 on a #77 to Worksop.

Stagecoach East Midlands 15176 in Staveley

A short time later we saw a bus approaching. We saw it was Stagecoach Yorkshire 37182 on a #90A to Markham Vale.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 37182 in Staveley

We got on the bus and we flashed the Silver Daysaver ticket to the driver. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 37182 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 37182

We set off onto A619 and we headed Northwards. We ran forwards onto the A6192 and we ran Westwards through the countryside. We crossed over the canal and passed a former industrial area and we headed up a hill. We turned left onto Station Road and we headed into Barrow Hill. We turned right onto Campbell Drive and we followed the road to the left. We rejoined Station Road and we turned right onto Woks Road. We went under the railway line and we headed Southwards. We veered right onto Private Drive and we turned right onto Hollingwood Crescent. We turned left onto Sycamore Road. We ran forwards onto Dorset Drive. We turned right onto Devon Drive and right onto High Street. We turned right onto Chapel Street and left onto Princess Street. We turned left onto Peterdale Road and we headed Eastwards. We turned left onto Coronation Road and right onto Summerfield Crescent. We turned right onto Spring Vale Road and we ran forwards Totley Mount. We turned left onto Rother Avenue and right onto Station Road. We turned left onto Wikeley Way and we ran Southwards. We turned right onto Neale Bank and left onto Lansdowne Road. We turned right onto the A619 and we pulled into the turning circle at Sainsbury's in Tapton. After a brief stop we rejoined the A619 and we ran down the hill towards the town. We crossed the A61 and we ran onto Lockoford Lane. We turned right past Tesco and we turned left onto Ernie Moss Way. We turned left onto the B6057 and we headed Southwards. We ran past the Donkey Derby and the Stagecoach garage until we reached the edge of town. We ran forwards onto the B6543 before turning right onto Cavendish Street. We turne left onto Stephenson Place and left onto St Mary's Gate. We turned right onto Beetwell Street and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Yorkshire 37182 before it continued towards Markham Vale.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 37182 in Chesterfield

Also seen was Hulleys of Baslow 6 on a #80 to .

Hulleys of Baslow 6 in Chesterfield

We decide to catch something quite quickly. We spotted a bus on the other side of the road. As we got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Yorkshire 12174 on a #25 to New Whittington.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 12174 in Chesterfield

We got on the bus and we flashed the Silver Group Daysaver to the driver before we went upstairs. The bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 12174 and sat down.

Inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 12174

The bus set off onto Beetwell Street and we turned left onto the B6543, We turned left onto Church Way and we turned right onto Stephenson Place. We turned left onto the B6543 and we went around the roundabout ans headed Northwards. We ran forwards onto the B6057 and we ran past the back of the Stagecoach bus depot. We ran past the Donkey Derby pub and we continued for arounnd another 600yds into Whittington Moor where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Yorkshire 12174 as it continued towards New Whittington.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 12174 in Whittington Moor

We went into the nearby pub and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we had a glass of Coke each. When we had finished we went outside and we met up with uncle Dave. We crossed over the B6057 and we waited for the next bus Southwards into Chesterfield. A few minutes later we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 54404.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 54404 in Whittington Moor

As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Yorkshire 15829 on a #43 to Chesterfield.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 15829 in Whittington Moor

We got on the bus and we flashed the Silver Group Daysaver to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off Southwards along the B6057 and we ran past the Donkey Derby and the Stagecoach garage until we reached the edge of town where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked northwards along the B6057. We stopped at the shop and Matthew had a bottle of Coke and a couple of chocolate bars. We continued Northwards to a ghost sign and we crossed over the road to catch a Northbound bus. Whilst we waited we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 11124 on a X17 to Matlock.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 11124 in Chesterfield

A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Yorkshire 37182 on a #90 to Creswell.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 37182 in Chesterfield

We got on the bus and we flashed the Silver Daysaver tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards along the B6057 and we turned right onto Ernis Moss Way and we headed South past Tesco. We turned left Lockoford Lane and we headed forwards onto the A619 and up the hill. We turned left into Sainsbury's Tapton and into the turning circle where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Yorkshire 37182 as it carried on towards Creswell.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 37182 in Tapton

We waited for a bus back towards town. Whilst we waited Matthew had a bottle of Cherry Coke and a Galaxy Caramel. We had about 10 minutes wait for the bus. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Yorkshire 36992 on a #90 to Chesterfield.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 36992 in Tapton

We got on the bus and we flashed the Silver Daysaver to the driver for the final time today. We set off onto the A619 and we ran down the hill towards the town. We crossed the A61 and we ran onto Lockoford Lane. We turned right past Tesco and we turned left onto Ernie Moss Way. We turned left onto the B6057 and we headed Southwards. We ran past the Donkey Derby and the Stagecoach garage until we reached the edge of town. We ran forwards onto the B6543 before turning right onto Cavendish Street. We turne left onto Stephenson Place and left onto St Mary's Gate. We turned right onto Beetwell Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed past the coach station and we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 11274 on the Pronto to Nottingham.

Stagecoach East Midlands 11274 in Chesterfield

We got in the car and Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. We set off down Hipper Street and we turned left onto the A619. We turned right onto the A617 and at the next roundabout we ran forwards onto the A61. We headed Southwards for around 4 miles and we enetered Clay Cross. We turned left onto the A6175 and we turned right onto Broadleys. We stopped here to go to the chips shop around the corner. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. When we had finished eating we set off along Broadleys and we turned right onto Thanet Street. We turned right onto the Southbound A61 through Stretton and Alfreton. We turned left onto the B6019 and we turned right onto Cressy Road and and we turned right onto Hall Street. We ran past the bus station and we saw Derbyshire Community Transport LV73 MYC on a #140 to Matlock. We decided to go to Tesco to use the toilet before we headed back homewards. We came out of the car park and we continued onto Marshall Street and we turned left onto Hall Street and we turned left onto the Southbound A61. We rejoined the Southbounbd A38 where we saw an unidentified Acklams coach (Grimsby Town FC), Roadrunner Coaches B12 PSV(#21) and Ellisons GFF 405. We continued through Derby. On the other side of the city we joined the Southbound A516. We continued towards Halton and we joined the Westbound A50. On the A50 we saw City Cabs DE17 OZM. We continued past Blythe Bridge bypass and through Meir. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we saw Roberts YX69 ???, Robin Hood YK16 SSV and Copeland's Tours MIB 536. 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. Matthew also helped uncle Rob finish off some Irn Bru. 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 being set up as an Indian Restaurant. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and 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 20:00. 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

Trip to Chesterfield / Bolsover 02-09-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
22612	Chesterfield, Stephenson Place(K2)	Bolsover, Market Place stop 1	1	Stagecoach Yorkshire
15193	Bolsover, Market Place stop 3	Arkwright, opp Arkwright Arms	1	Stagecoach Yorkshire
22617	Arkwright, adj Arkwight Arms	Bolsover, Market Place stop 1	1	Stagecoach Yorkshire
22612	Bolsover, Market Place stop 3	Chesterfield, Church Way	1	Stagecoach Yorkshire
11125	Chesterfield, Coach Station stand C	Whittington Moor, adj Lidl	X17	Stagecoach Yorkshire
15192	Whittington Moor, opp Lidl	Chesterfield, Coach Station stand C	X17	Stagecoach Yorkshire

Today we decided to re-visit Chesterfield. Matthew chose Chesterfield in the week so we had some time to prepare for the trip. Research consisted of checking the weather which was for warm and mostly sunny weather. We also looked on the Stagecoach website for tickets and bustimes.org to see what buses were allocated to Chesterfield. Whilst looking at the site it appeared that an open-topped double decker Stagecoach Yorkshire 17643 was out on #1 and #1A services. Matthew got up around 09:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. After getting ready we set off just after 12:00. 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 continued 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 down Wheildon Road and onto the Northbound A500. We turned rihght onto City Road and we joined the Southbound A500. At sideway we joined the Eastbound A50. We continued Eastwards. We ran through Meir and we Shearings. We reached the Blythe Bridge by-pass and we continued along the A50 Eastwards. We headed up the hill over the river Dove. We had already decided that we were going to have diner at The Saltbox Cafe, so we came off the A50 and joined the Eastbound A511. We continued the 2 miles or so to junction before we stopped at the cafe. Once at the cafe Matthew used the toilet. For dinner Matthew had a breakfast and washed down with a bottle of Coke. Whilst we ate we saw Rotala Diamond 30903 on a #401 to Uttoxeter and Trent Barton 269 on a Villager service to Derby. Once we had finished we turned right onto Derby Road and we ran through Halton and under the A50 before joining the Northbound A516. We joined the Northbound A38 and as we ran Northwards through Derby. A few miles North of Derby we joined the Northbound A61. We ran through Clay Cross and we saw DW Coaches DIG 4528 parked up at their depot. We continued into Chesterfield and we turned left onto the A617. We coninued into town and we parked up at Vicar Lane multi-storey car park. We visited the toilet and afterwards we walked down South Street onto Beetwell Street. At the coach station we saw Hulleys of Baslow 23 parked up between services.

Hulleys of Baslow 23 in Chesterfield

Also seen was Caledonian Travel coach YJ16 ENC.

Caledonian Travel YJ16 ENC in Chesterfield

We walked onto Beetwell Street and we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 15537 on a #50A to Sheffield.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 15537 in Chesterfield

After a quick look at a bus information map we realised we needed to go to stop K2 to catch the #1 and #1A buses. We walked along Beetwell Street and we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 15178 on a #77 to Worksop.

Stagecoach East Midlands 15178 in Chesterfield

We turned left onto the B6543 and we went left onto Church Way. We turned right onto Stephenson Place and we headed to stop K2 to wait for a bus. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Yorkshire 22612 on a #1 to Langwith.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 22612 in Chesterfield

We got on the bus and we booked a Silver Group Daysaver at £15 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. When it was departure time we set off along Stephenson PLace and we turned right onto the B6543. We ran down to the roundabout and we turned left onto the A632. under the A61 and the railway line. We climbed a rather steep hill out of the Rother valley. We got to the hospital and we turned left into the grounds. After a brief stop by the hospital we ran back down to the main road and we turned left onto the A632. We ran through Calow and we crossed over the railway line before running through Arkwright. We turned left onto Rectory Road and we headed Northwards into Duckmanton. We turned left onto Duckmanton Road and right onto Markham Road. We ran down the hill and we crossed under the M1 at junction 29A. We turned right to follow Markham Lane and we ran through and industrial estate. We turned left and we briefly rejoined the A632. We turned left onto Woodhouse Lane and we turned right onto Houfton Road. We turned left onto Bolsover Hill and we rejoined the A632. We ran into Bolsover and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Yorkshire 22612 before in continued towards Langwith.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 22612 in Bolsover

Whilst on the bus we saw that the bus reporting to be Stagecoach Yorkshire 17643 was now on the #1 service behind us. It was an hourly service so going forwards to langwith wasn't really a good option. We worked out we could do a #1 back to Arkwright for the bus back to Bolsover. We checked the bus times and we realised we had a few minutes to spare. We went across to The Cavendish and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards he had a glass of Coke. We quickly drank the drink and we crossed back over the road to the bus stop. A few minutes later we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 15193 on a #1 to Newbold.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 15193 in Bolsover

We got on the bus and we flashed the Silver Group Daysaver to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along the A632 out of the town centre and we veered right onto Bolsover Hill. We turned right onto Houfton Road and we turned left onto Woodhouse Lane. We turned right to rejoin the A632 and we ran for around 1/2 mile. before running forwards onto Markham Lane. We ran through the induestrial estate and we turned left to Follow Markham Lane. We ran under the M1 and forwards onto Markham Road. We turned left onto Duckmanton Road and right onto Rectory Road. We rejoined the Westbound A632 and we ran past the Arkwright pub before we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Yorkshire 15193 as it ran up the hill towards Calow.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 15193 in Arkwright

We crossed over the road and we headed to the adjacent bus stop to wait for what we thought was going to be an open top double decker back to Bolsover. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching and it was a single decker! As it got closer we saw it was unexpectedly Stagecoach Yorkshire 22617 on a #1 to Langwith.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 22617 in Arkwright

We got on the bus and we flashed the Silver Group Daysaver to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A632 and we passed the Arkwright pub. We turned left onto Rectory Road and we headed Northwards into Duckmanton. We turned left onto Duckmanton Road and right onto Markham Road. We ran down the hill and we crossed under the M1 at junction 29A. We turned right to follow Markham Lane and we ran through and industrial estate. We turned left and we briefly rejoined the A632. We turned left onto Woodhouse Lane and we turned right onto Houfton Road. We turned left onto Bolsover Hill and we rejoined the A632. We ran into Bolsover and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Yorkshire 22617 before in continued towards Langwith.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 22617 in Bolsover

Behind that was Stagecoach East Midlands 26263 on a #53 to Mansfield.

Stagecoach East Midlands 26263 in Bolsover

We headed along the road to what we though was going to be a Co-operative Food store. The shop was closed and is currently sitting empty. We walked back to B&M and Matthew had a bottle of Coke and some chocolate bars. We crossed over the bus stop and we waited for the bus back to Chesterfield. Whilst we waited Matthew had a Flake. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. We saw it was Stagecoach Yorkshire 22612 on a #1 to Newbold.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 22612 in Bolsover

We got on the bus and we flashed the Silver Group Daysaver to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A632 out of the town centre and we veered right onto Bolsover Hill. We turned right onto Houfton Road and we turned left onto Woodhouse Lane. We turned right to rejoin the A632 and we ran for around 1/2 mile. before running forwards onto Markham Lane. We ran through the induestrial estate and we turned left to Follow Markham Lane. We ran under the M1 and forwards onto Markham Road. We turned left onto Duckmanton Road and right onto Rectory Road. We rejoined the Westbound A632 and we ran past the Arkwright pub before heading up the hill and through Calow. We turned right into the hospital and after a brief stop we rejoined the Westbound A632. We ran down the hill under the railway line and we crossed over the A61 onto the B6543. We veered left onto Church Way and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we started to walk back towards Beetwell Street. We saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 36721 on layover.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 36721 in Chesterfield

We continued down the B6543 and we turned right onto Beetwell Street. We stopped by the coach station and we saw Hulleys of Baslow 7 on an #84 to Bakewell.

Hulleys of Baslow 7 in Chesterfield

We walked towards the bottom end of the coach station and we saw KM Travel YG23 UUK parked up on return from Newquay.

KM Travel YG23 UUK in Chesterfield

We decided to have a short run out and back to get the last 2 buses in and there was a X17 service due. We waited for the bus to turn up. A short time laster we saw a double decker bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Yorkshire 11125 on a X17 to Sheffield.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 11125 in Chesterfield

We got on the bus and we flashed the Silver Group Daysaver to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off onto Beetwell Street and we turned left onto the B6543, We turned left onto Church Way and we turned right onto Stephenson Place. We turned left onto the B6543 and we went around the roundabout ans headed Northwards. We ran forwards onto the B6057 and we ran past the back of the Stagecoach bus depot. We ran past the Donkey Derby pub and we continued for arounnd another 600yds into Whittington Moor where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Yorkshire 11125 as it continued towards Sheffield.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 11125 in Whittington Moor

We went into the nearby pub and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we had a glass of Coke each. When we had finished we went outside and we met up with uncle Dave. We crossed over the B6057 and we waited for the next bus Southwards into Chesterfield. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Yorkshire 15192 on a X17 to Chesterfield.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 15192 in Whittington Moor

We got on the bus and we flashed the Silver Group Daysaver to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off Southwards along the B6057 and we ran past the Donkey Derby and the Stagecoach garage until we reached the edge of town. We ran forwards onto the B6543 before turning right onto Cavendish Street. We turned sharp left onto Stephenson PLace and we re-joined the Southbound B6543. We turned right onto the A619 and we turned right onto Beckingham Way and into the coach station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Yorkshire 15192 before it returned to the garage.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 15192 in Chesterfield

We called mum to see where she was. She moved the car into Hipper Street so we set off towards her to meet up. On Beetwell Street we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 15647 on a #50 to Sheffield.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 15647 in Chesterfield

We continued along Beetwell Steet and we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 36992 on a #39 to the Holme Hall Estate.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 36992 in Chesterfield

We turned right into Hipper Street and we met up with mum. We got in the car and Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. We set off down Hipper Street and we turned left onto the A619. We turned right onto the A617 and at the next roundabout we ran forwards onto the A61. We headed Southwards for around 4 miles and we enetered Clay Cross. We turned left onto the A6175 and we turned right onto Broadleys. We stopped here to go to the chips shop around the corner. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. When we had finished eating we set off along Broadleys and we turned right onto Thanet Street. We turned right onto the Southbound A61 through Stretton and Alfreton. We rejoined the Southbounbd A38 where we saw Ellanders EIL 1104 going the other way. We continued through Derby. On the other side of the city we joined the Southbound A516. We continued towards Halton and we joined the Westbound A50. On the A50 we saw Acklams YN71 ZYE, an unidentified Ausden Clarke coach, an unidentified Options coach, an unidentified N&P Travel minibus(broken down on the A50 and being pushed to Uttoxeter services). We continued past Blythe Bridge bypass and through Meir. 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. Matthew also helped uncle Rob finish off some Irn Bru. 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 being set up as an Indian Restaurant. 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 20:00. 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

Trip to Chesterfield / Brimington 13-08-2016

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
17008	Chesterfield, New Beetwell Street	Chesterfield, Opp Brookfield Avenue	84	Stagecoach Yorkshire
17008	Chesterfield, Adj Brookfield Avenue	Chesterfield, New Beetwell Street	84	Stagecoach Yorkshire
17009	Chesterfield, New Beetwell Street	Chesterfield, Royal Hospital	84	Stagecoach Yorkshire
17009	Chesterfield, Royal Hospital	Chesterfield, New Beetwell Street	84	Stagecoach Yorkshire
17007	Chesterfield, New Beetwell Street	Chesterfield, Royal Hospital	84	Stagecoach Yorkshire
17007	Chesterfield, Royal Hospital	Chesterfield, New Beetwell Street	84	Stagecoach Yorkshire
15693	Chesterfield, New Beetwell Street	Chesterfield, Adj Brunswick Street	50A	Stagecoach Yorkshire
34364	Chesterfield, Opp Stagecoach Bus Depot	Chesterfield, New Beetwell Street	90	Stagecoach Yorkshire
14000	Chesterfield, New Beetwell Street	Brimington, Adj Three Horseshoes	74	Stagecoach East
36993	Brimington, Opp Ark Tavern	Chesterfield, New Beetwell Street	74	Stagecoach Yorkshire

Today we decided to visit Chesterfield. We had seen online that Stagecoach Yorkshire were holding a farewell day for the Dennis Tridents at Chesterfield. As the car had now been fixed we told Matthew on Friday that we were going to visit Chesterfield. Research consisted of checking for the weather, which was for dry weather with some sunshine. We also did some research into where we could park. We decided that we could eat at The Salt Box cafe in Hatton as it was only just off the A50. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We set off around 11:40 and we ran down to the A5035. We went North up through Dresden and up to Longton where we joined the Eastbound A50. As we travelled East we passed Cooks WA10 KNL & Copeland's Tours MIB 536. We left the A50 onto the A511 and we ran the couple of miles to the Salt Box cafe. As we got to the traffic lights we saw Arriva Midlands 3708 on a #1 to Uttoxeter. In the Cafe Matthew went to the toilet and then had a breakfast. This was followed by a a slice of cake washed down with a small bottle of Coke. Whilst we ate we saw Trent Barton 618 (V2) & 657(V1). When we had finished we got back into the car and we carried on East through Hilton and onto the A516. We travelled North up the A516 and onto the A38 and we passed Gray's Travel Group N39 FWU & Goodyear KEZ 7425. In Alfreton we passed Yourbus 1307 on a #52 service. We came into Chesterfield along Spital lane and along the A632. We went West along the A619 and we came back into the centre of town along West Bars and forwards onto New Beetwell Street. We parked up Hipper Street and we said goodbye to um before we walked back down New Beetwell Street. We had heard that the information for the buses would be published in the travel centre in the coach station. On the way we saw TM Travel Solo 431 on a #16A to Dronfield.

TM Travel 431 in Chesterfield

We headed over to there to the travel centre. On layover by the coach station were Stagecoach Yorkshire spare Trident 17009, Stagecoach Yorkshire Dart 34720 & Galloway coach YJ14 CDX.

Galloway YJ14 CDX in Chesterfield

At the bottom end of the coach station was Stagecoach Yorkshire 15193 on a X17 to Sheffield.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 15193 in Chesterfield

Whilst there Matthew visited the toilet and I picked up a local travel guide as well as the #39 timetable and the leaflet with the information about the Trident running on the #25 & #84 services. The was also a board as promised with the buses listed, with the services they were working and their departure times of New Beetwell Street. There were 4 Trident booked to work with 17004/17007/17008 & 17050 listed on the boards. There were also times for the Stagecoach East Megadecker 14000 & Stagecoach East Midlands Atlantean 15513. After we had finished we went outside and we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 34583 to Alfreton.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 34583 in Chesterfield

We walked along New Beetwell Street whilst we decided on what bus to do first. Almost as soon as we got to the area by the bus stops we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 15513 on a #39 to Grangewood.

Stagecoach East Midlands 15513 in Chesterfield

We considered doing this bus but almost as soon as we got a picture the bus pulled off. We consulted the Trident running guide and we saw there was a #84 to Holymoorside at 14:22. We looked up whete the stop was for the #84 in the Chesterfield Bus Guide and we headed over to it. Whilst we waited we saw TM Travel 1171 running out of service.

TM Travel 1171 in Chesterfield

We also saw one of the Tridents in service... It was Stagecoach Yorkshire 17004 on a #25 to New Whittington.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 17004 in Chesterfield

Just before our bus was due we saw TM Travel 405 on a #16A to the Broomfield Estate.

TM Travel 405 in Chesterfield

A minute or so later the Dennis Trident on the #84 made an appearance. It was required Stagecoach Yorkshire 17008.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 17008 in Chesterfield

We got on the bus and we booked Stagecoach Chesterfield Dayrider tickets at £3.30 each. We went upstairs and the top deck was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 17008.

Inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 17008

The bus set off out of New Beetwell Street and almost immediately we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 17007 on a#84 to the Royal Hospital. We went forwads onto West Bar and we went West along the A619. According to the map we weren't valid all the way to Holymoorside so when we got to Brookfield Schools we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Yorkshire 17008 as it carried on towards Holymoorside.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 17008 in Chesterfield

We crossed the road for the return service, which we knew would be Stagecoach Yorkshire 17008 again. We only had to wait 10 minutes or so, and whilst we waited we saw The Traveller Choice coach PO15 KTP. As few minutes later we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 17008 approaching again up the road.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 17008 in Chesterfield

We got on the bus again and we flashed the Stagecoach Chesterfield Dayrider tickets to the driver before we went upstairs. We set off along Chatsworth Road and as we passed Storr's Road we saw TM travel 1109. We carried on into town along the A619 and we ran into town along West Bar and forwards onto New Beetewll Street. When we got back to the bus stop we got up and got off the bus. There was another Dennis Trident in front of us so we went to investigate... It was required Stagecoach Yorkshire 17009, and it was taking over from Stagecoach Yorkshire 17008 on the #84 to the Royal Hospital so we decided to get on it.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 17009 in Chesterfield

We got on the bus again and we flashed the Stagecoach Chesterfield Dayrider tickets to the driver before we went upstairs. The top deck was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 17009.

Inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 17009

The bus set off Eastwards along New Beetwell Street and we forwards onto Beetwell Street and onto Lordsmill Lane. We crossed Lordsmill Roundabout and we went east on the A632, under the A61 and the railway line. We climbed a rather steep hill out of the Rother valley and at the top of the hill we passed Stagecoach East Megadecker 14000 on a #80 to Chesterfield. We got to the hospital and we turned left into the grounds. There was a booked stop of around 4 minutes so we got off the bus and we took another picture of Stagecoach Yorkshire 17009.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 17009 in Chesterfield

We got back on the bus and we flashed the Stagecoach Chesterfield Dayrider tickets to the driver before we went upstairs. Whilst we waited for bus to depart we worked out that we could get back into Chesterfield for an 8 minute wait for the next Trident back up to the hospital, which was Stagecoach Yorkshire 17007. The bus set off out of the hospital and back onto the A632. We ran down the hill and under the railway line and the A61 and we ran into town. We entered New Beetwell Street from the East and on onto stand B12. Once off the bus we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 17004 on the #25 to Whittington. We crossed the road and walked over to it, and we just had time to get a picture before it set off Eastwards. We only had a few minutes to wait for required Stagecoach Yorkshire 17007. Whilst we waited we saw TM Travel 1207 on the stop opposite.

TM Travel 1207 in Chesterfield

A few minutes later we saw required Stagecoach Yorkshire 17007 approaching from Holymoorside on the #84 to the Royal Hospital.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 17007 in Chesterfield

We got on the bus again and we flashed the Stagecoach Chesterfield Dayrider tickets to the driver. The lower saloon was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 17007.

Inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 17007

We then went upstairs and the top deck was empty, so Matthew took another picture inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 17007.

Inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 17007

Once again the bus set off Eastwards along New Beetwell Street and we forwards onto Beetwell Street and onto Lordsmill Lane. We crossed Lordsmill Roundabout and we went east on the A632, under the A61 and the railway line. We climbed a rather steep hill out of the Rother valley. We got to the hospital and we turned left into the grounds. We got off the bus and we took another picture of Stagecoach Yorkshire 17007.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 17007 in Chesterfield

Once again we got back on the bus and we flashed the Stagecoach Chesterfield Dayrider tickets to the driver before we went upstairs. Last time we had just missed Stagecoach Yorkshire 17004 on the #25 to New Whittington. This time, if we were running on time we could make Stagecoach Yorkshire 17050 on the following #25 service. The bus set off out of the hospital and back onto the A632. We ran down the hill and under the railway line and the A61 and we ran into town. We entered New Beetwell Street from the East and we passed Stagecoach Yorkshire 17050 just leaving... We got off the bus and we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 34720 on the #80 to Brimington Common, which had taken over from Stagecoach East Megadecker 14000.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 34720 in Chesterfield

We had spotted there was an #50A service to Sheffield which ran out of town along the same roads as the #25. I thought that perhaps we could go North to meet Stagecoach Yorkshire 17004 and get back for Stagecoach East 14000, which was booked to wotk the 16:40 #74 departure to Duckmanton. Whilst we waited we saw TM Travel Plaxton Centro 796 branded for the Spira service to Sutton-in-Ashfield.

TM Travel 796 in Chesterfield

A few minutes later we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 15693 on the #50A to Sheffield.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 15693 in Chesterfield

We got on the bus and we flashed the Stagecoach Chesterfield Dayrider tickets to the driver before we went upstairs. The top deck was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 15693.

Inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 15693

The plan was to travel a short distance North out of town and to come back on Stagecoach Yorkshire 17004. Due to a lack of local Knowledge I didn't figure on a one way system around town. I also didn't figure out just how slow we would progress through the town. It was 16;10 before we set off and we made slow progress as we went North past the crooked spire. We went onto Saltergate and we went North up the B6057 and over a roundabout. I think we must have already missed the bus in the one way system so as we only had a round 20 minutes to get back into town for the #74 service, as we started leaving town we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Yorkshire 15693 as it carried on towards Sheffield.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 15693 in Chesterfield

We crossed the road and we set off up to the bus stop on the opposite side of the road. On the way up we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 15829 on a #50 to Chesterfield.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 15829 in Chesterfield

When we got to the stop we saw that there was a #90 into town due in a few minutes. We also noticed that we were opposite to the Stagecoach Chesterfield depot which sat 100 yards back from the road on on a large levelled off area above us. A few minutes later we saw a dart turn the corner onto Sheffield Road. As it got closer we saw that it was required Stagecoach Yorkshire 34364.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 34364 in Chesterfield

We got on the bus and we flashed the Stagecoach Chesterfield Dayrider tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down Sheffield Road and over the roundabout. We ran down Holywell Street and onto Stephenson Place. We ran through town and onto New Beetwell Street. We got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Yorkshire 34364.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 34364 in Chesterfield

We had around 8 minutes to go to the travel centre to use the toilet and then cross back over to get the #74 bus. When we got to the travel centre we found that it had shut a couple of minutes earlier at 16:30! I had to promise to take Matthew to the toilet after we got off the next bus. We walked across the road and we Stagecoach East 14000 was already on stand.

Stagecoach East 14000 in Chesterfield

We got on the bus and we flashed the Stagecoach Chesterfield Dayrider tickets to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off along New Beetwell Street. And we went North through town and onto Saltergate. We went around the Holywell Cross car park and onto Brewery Street. We crossed over the A61 and we ran close to the railway station before we turned left onto Birmington Road. We crossed over the railway line and we ran North for around 1/2 mile up to Chesterfield Road. We turned right heading Eastwards up the hill in Birmington. As we approached town Matthew took a picture of the empty seats behind us in Stagecoach East 14000.

Inside Stagecoach East 14000

In the centre on Birmington, we went around the common and we got up and got of the bus. Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East 14000 before it carried on towards Duckmanton.

Stagecoach East 14000 in Brimington

We walked around the common to the bus stop and we checked the times. We checked the times of the #74 & #80 as I had noticed that there was an #70 service too. Once we had checked the time we had around 20 minutes so we headed down to the pub on the other side of the common called the Red Lion. Matthew used the toilet and then we brought a couple of small bottle of pop. There was another stop which was closer to the pub, so we crossed over and sat there. A few minutes later we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 36993 on the #74 to Chesterfield.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 36993 in Brimington

We got on the bus and we flashed the Stagecoach Chesterfield Dayrider tickets to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off back down Chesterfield Road and we turned left onto Birmington Road. We crossed over the railway line and we ran South down to the railway station before we went West into town over the A61. We ran into the town centre and we went out West on Rose Hill towards Clarence Road where we turned right. We then joined onto New Beetwell Street from the West end and onto the stand for the #74. We let the bus empty out and then Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 36993.

Inside Stagecoach Yorkshire 36993

Mum had parked on a a space outside the coach station, so we walked down to there. Outside the travel centre we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 27184 on a Pronto service to Mansfield.

Stagecoach East Midlands 27184 in Chesterfield

We got in the car and mum was waiting for us with some Greggs sausage rolls. Matthew washed his down with a large can of Irn Bru. As we didn't have to find anywhere we decided to go back over a more direct route over the moors. We set off along New Beetwell Street and we ran Westwards out of town along the A619. As we got to the edge of town near to Holymoorside we caught up with G&J Holmes YJ60 LTY. We ran into Bakewell and we continued west along the B5055 through Moneyash. We crossed the A515 and we continued through Longnor and onto the A53 at Winkhill. We ran South through Blackshaw Moor. We entered the east end of Leek and ee turned left onto Springfield Road. We turned right onto the A523 and we ran into the centre of Leek. We got back onto the A53 briefly, before we turned into Compton and onto the A520. We ran down through Cheddleton and Wetley Rocks and Cellaread to Meir. We joined the A50 and we saw Tiger European TT55 GER and Skills SIL 9543. We went Westwards to Longton where we came off to see what was parked up at Z Carz this evening. In the first row we saw Z Carz Ford minibus GL04 CVE.

Z Carz GL04 CVE in Longton

In the front of the row we saw Z Carz LDV minibus PN06 ONM.

Z Carz PN06 ONM in Longton

In the second row was Z Carz Volkswagen minibus S973 OVP.

Z Carz S973 OVP in Longton

We turned left into Willow Row to see what was parked up in the compound this evening. Closest minibus to the gates was Z Carz Airport division minibus MJ03 DPU.

Z Carz MJ03 DPU in Longton

We got back onto the A50 and we crossed over the main carriageway and onto Baths Road. We went into Tesco and we filled up with diesel at the petrol station. We got back on to the A50 and we headed towards Heron Cross. on the way we saw Harpur's coaches P386 JJU. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross we joined Blurton Road. We passed Lightning Travel T2 DLT and we ran through Blurton. At Critclow's Corner we turned right onto Church Road and we turned right again onto Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 19:00. For a late tea we had bangers and mash with carrots followed by a jam filled shortcake biscuit. Matthew then chilled out on the sofa until bedtime around 00:00... Mark