Trip to Macclesfield / Congleton 06-06-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6015	Macclesfield BS	Congleton BS	38	D&G Bus
504	Congleton BS	Middlewich, Waters Edge Medical	42	D&G Bus
574	Middlewich, British Legion	Sandbach, Common	37	D&G Bus
56	Sandbach, Common	Middlewich, British Legion	37	D&G Bus
576	Middlewich, British Legion	Sandbach, Common	37	D&G Bus
6014	Sandbach, Military Arms PH	Macclesfield BS	38	D&G Bus

Today we decided to re-visit Macclesfield. We checked the available bus tickets for High Peak, D&G Bus and even Bee Network should we go further afield. We also looked at places to eat and where to park. The weather was forecast for warm, mainly dry and with some sunshine. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. We got up at 10:30 and Matthew had toast and orange juice for breakfast. After getting dressed we set off around 12:00 to pick up uncle Dave. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton and we ran along 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 into Meir. We turned left onto the A520 and right onto Woodville Road. We turned left onto Westwood Road and right onto Stansmore Road. We ran to the end and we stopped outside a cafe. We went in and ordered food. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished eating Matthew used the toilet and we got back into the car. We set off along Stansmore Road and we turned left onto Brookwood Drive. We turned right onto the A520 and we ran through Cellarhead, and hrough Wetley Rocks. As we approached Cheddleton we saw that the van was getting ready to leave for the day. We continued North through Cheddleton and Leek Brook and into the cente of Leek. We ran forwards onto St Edwards Street and we turned left onto the A523 and we past the site of the new Tim Hortons. We continued Northwards through Rushton Spencer and into Macclesfield. On the edge of town we ran forwards onto the A536 and we followed the road to the left. We turned right onto Churchill Way and we turned right onto Stanley Street and we parked jup in the multi-storey car park. We bought a ticket and we said goodbye to mum before setting off down the stairs and onto Stanley Street. We turned left onto Churchill Way and left onto Castle Street. We turned right onto Mill Street ans we headed towards the bus station. On the way we stopped to look at the Ian Curtis mural on the side of the Express Mini Market. We stood in the viewing area and Matthew got a picture of High Peak 294 which was parked up in the bus station.

High Peak 294 in Macclesfield bus station

We walked into the bus station and we looked for a bus we could catch. There were only 2 buses in service in the bus station. As we got closer to one of them we saw it was D&G Bus 6015 on a #38 to Crewe,

D&G Bus 6015 in Macclesfield bus station

We got on the bus and we bought D&G Network Day tickets at £6.90 each before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Mill Street. We ran forwards onto Park Green and we turned left onto the A536. We ran past Macclesfield college and we follwed the A536 to the left. We ran out of town through Gawsworth and Eaton. We ran to the edge of town and we joined the Southbound A34. We ran down the hill and we turned left onto the A54. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 6015 before it continued towards Crewe.

D&G Bus 6015 in Congleton bus station

Once off the bus we throught about what we might do next. There were a couple of buses on layover. We saw D&G Bus 795 on layover in between runs on the #94 to Newcastle.

D&G Bus 795 in Congleton bus station

We decided that we would do the #42 when it was due off at 15:00. We saw it was D&G Bus 504 on a #42 to Crewe.

D&G Bus 504 in Congleton bus station

Whilst we waited for it to be readied for service, we walked into town to go to the pub. We set off along the A54 and we turned right onto Kinsey Street. We turned right onto Market Square and we walked past the Congleton Museum. We crossed over the High Street and we went to the pub. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we went to the bar and Matthew had a small glass of Coke. When we had finished we crossed over High Street and we went forwards onto Market Square. On the way back we found a short cut. We walked down the side of the library and down a walkway into the bus station. Whilst we waited for our bus to be readied for service. we sat down on a bench. A few minutes later we saw D&G Bus 5014 on a town circular service.

D&G Bus 5014 in Congleton bus station

A few minutes later D&G Bus 504 pulled onto the stand. We got on the bus and we placed the D&G Bus Network Day ticket under the scanner. The bus was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside D&G Bus 504 before we sat down towards the back of the bus.

Inside D&G Bus 504

We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto the A54. We turned left onto Mill Street and we continued onto Swan Bank. We turned right onto West Street. We ran forwards onto the A34 and we crossed the roundabout onto the A54. We ran out of town throught Somerton and Brereton Heath and into Holmes Chapel. There was a diversion and due to roadworks we did not call at every stop in town. We ran out of town and we crossed over the M6 at junction 18. We ran through Sproston Green and at the edge of Middlewich we turned right onto Centurion Way. We turned left onto King Street ans we headed Southwards towards the centre of Middlewich. We turned right to re-join the A54 and we crossed over the canal before turning left onto the A533 where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus, Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 504 as it continued towards Crewe.

D&G Bus 504 in Middlewich

We got off the bus and we saw D&G Bus 33 on a #42 to Congleton. We decided to check out the canal. We went under the A54, and we turned around again because we walked along the canal to the next stop. We walked past 3 locks and up to the next road bridge where we left the canal and walked onto the A533. We had about 10 minutes to wait for a bus towards Sandbach. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 574 on a #37 to Crewe.

D&G Bus 574 in Middlewich

We got on the bus and we placed the D&G Bus Network Day ticket under the scanner before we set down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A533 and we headed Southwards. 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. Once off the bus, Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 574 as it continued towards Crewe.

D&G Bus 574 in Sandbach

Once off the bus we headed into the shop and we bought a bottle of Coke and a couple of chocolate bars. Matthew indicated that he needed the toilet so we headed to the toilet by the market. We headed back to the bus stop and we saw D&G Bus 3011 on a #317 to Alsager.

D&G Bus 3011 in Sandbach

We waited for the bus towards Northwich. A short time we saw the bus appear on the other side of the common. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 56 on a #37 to Northwich.

D&G Bus 56 in Sandbach

We got on the bus and we placed the D&G Bus Network Day ticket under the scanner before we set 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 got up and got off the bus. We had just over 10 minutes for the bus back South, so we crossed the road and we headed into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwadrs Matthew had a small glass of Coke. After we had finished we went outside to catch the bus. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 576 on a #37 to Crewe.

D&G Bus 576 in Middlewich

We got on the bus and we placed the D&G Bus Network Day ticket under the scanner before we set down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A533 and we headed Southwards. 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. Once off the bus, Matthew took another picture of D&G Bus 576 as it continued towards Crewe.

D&G Bus 576 in Sandbach

On the other side of the common our next bus was already at the stop. As we got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6014 on a #38 to Macclesfield.

D&G Bus 6014 in Sandbach

We got on the bus and we placed the D&G Bus Network Day ticket under the scanner for the final time today before we set down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the Common onto Congleton Road. We joined the A534 and past the site of the new development by the M6. We continued along the A534 and we crossed over the M6 and into Arclid. We carried on through Medhurst Green and we crossed over the Wall Hill roundabouts. On the edge of Congleton we joined the A34 and we ran East along the road for a short while before going onto West Street. We entered town along Antrobus Street, Mill Street and Mountbatten Way. We turned right into Market Street, past the Bear Grills cafe and into the bus station. After a short wait we got back onto the A54 and we headed Westwards. We turned right onto the Northbound A34 and at the edge of town we turned right onto the A536. We ran through Eaton and Gawsworth and into Macclesfield. We continued along A536 and we ran into Sutherland Street. We turned left into Waters Green and Queen Victoria Street. When we got to the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed out of the bus station. Matthew got another picture of D&G Bus 6014 before working a #38 to Crewe.

D&G Bus 6014 in Macclesfield bus station

We set off on foot to go and meet up with mum. We turned right onto Mill Street and right onto Queen Victoria Street. We continued onto Waters Green and we stopped at the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we headed to the bar. Matthew had a small glass of Coke. After we had finished we met up with uncle Dave and we continued on foot towards mum. We continued along Waters Green and we walked forwards onto Gas Road. We went under the A523 and we walked along a footpath next to the River Bollin. We crossed the B5470 and we headed into the car park at Tesco. We met up with mum and we got in the car. Matthew had a sausage roll and a can of Cherry Coke. We set off out of the car park onto Black Lane and we turned right onto the B5470. We turned left and we headed Southwards down the A523. We turned right onto the A536 and we turned left to follow the A536 out of town. We ran past Macclefield College and we turned left to continue following the A536. We ran through Gawsworth and Rodeheath and through Eaton. As we approached Lower Heath we went past the chip shop we suposed to stop at! We turned around at Giantswood Lane to go back to the chip shop. Whilst waiting to get back onto the A536 we saw grey minicoach JA58 BUS and white coach YH67 XSM. We stopped at the chip shop and I went inside to get food. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy and we also bought a can of Dandelion & Burdock for later on. When I had finished eating we set off onto the A536 and we joined the Southbound A34. We ran down into the valley and we turned right onto the A534. We continued through Medhurst Green and Arclid. As we approached the M6 we passed D&G Bus 135 on #38 to Congleton. We joined the Southbound M6 and as we travelled through Cheshire we saw an unidentified Anthony Travel and an unidentified white green and blue double decker (Kaz's Crusaders?). We came off the M6 at junction 16 and we joined the Southbound A500 through Longport and Etruria into Stoke. We came off the A500 and we diverted onto Whieldon Road past the old Board Products factory which is being converted into a new soft play place. We dropped off uncle Dave and Matthew got out to use the toilet. He also had some of uncle Rob's Fanta. We updated uncle daves calendar to show recent activity. Once we had dropped off uncle Dave we set off onto Wheildon Road and past the former Regent pub which is now up for sale. We ran forwards onto Grove Road and we saw green minibus R482 NDM parked up. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 19:40. 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 Youtube and we got ready for bed. Matthew settled down around 00:30... Mark

Trip to Derby / Belper 02-08-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
806	Derby BS	Cromford, Cross Roads	TP	High Peak
527	Cromford, Cross Roads	Belper, bus garage	TP	High Peak
282	Belper,(stop B)	Ashbourne BS	113	High Peak
294	Ashbourne BS	Hartington, Square	442	High Peak
285	Hartington, Square	Ashbourne BS	442	High Peak

Today we decided to re-visit Derby. Matthew chose Derby on the Friday and we did no research for the trip other than to look at the weather, which was for dry weather with some sunshine. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and apple juice for breakfast. We got resy to go out and we set off just before 12:00. We had someone else coming with us today so we set off through Blurton and we turned right onto the A5035. We ran to Trentham and we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran into Hanford and under the A500 and we continued into Trent Vale. We ran into Newcastle and we turned right onto Barracks Road. We ran past the bus station and we turned left onto Ryecroft. We stopped in the small pull in by the shops and we picked up our friend. We then went to pick up uncle Dave. We turned around on Ryecroft and we ran around the one way system onto the A52. At the top of the hill in Hartshill we turned left onto Shelton New Road. We ran down the hill into the valley and we joined the Southbound A500. We ran through Stoke and we came off the A500 onto Wheildon Road. After we picked up uncle Dave we continued up Wheildon Road and onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and at the roundabout we joined the Eastbound A50. We ran through Longton and Meir. We turned right to continued along the Blythe Bridge bypass. We went near to uttoxeter and we continued along the A50 for a few more miles. As we travlled Eastwards we saw an unidentified Hunters Coaches coach and a black double decker Van Hool coach with a gold and maroon Splash. We came off the A50 and we and we headed towards Hatton on the A511. We decided to go to the Salt Box truck stop but when we got there we found it had closed, had been demolished and they had started to build a new care home on the site! We turned left onto Malthouse Lane and we turned around. We turned right nto the A511 and we stopped at Rascals for dinner. 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 turned left onto the A516 and we headed North onto the A38. We ran North a few roundabout and we turned right onto the A52. We ran to the edge of Derby and we turned left onto the clockwise ring road. We ran arubd the ring road and we turned right onto Morledge. We ran under the car park and we a u-turn at the round about. We pulled in to the side the of the road and we got out of the car. We said goodbye to mum and our friend and we set off on foot along Morledge to the bus station We stood outside of the bus station and we took a few pictures. We saw Trent Barton 311 on a Ilkeston Flyer to Cotmanhay.

Trent Barton 311 in Derby bus station

Also seen was Arriva Midlands 4405 on a #38 to Burton-on-Trent.

Arriva Midlands 4405 in Derby bus station

Afterwards we saw Arriva Midlands 3745 on a #2A to Chellaston.

Arriva Midlands 3745 in Derby bus station

We walked through the bus station and out of the other end and we saw Kinchbus 149 on a Skylink to Leicester.

Kinchbus 149 in Derby bus station

We walked back into the bus station and we looked for something to catch. We saw Trent Barton 88 on a Red Arrow service to Nottingham. We stopped part way down the bus station and we decided to do a High Peak bus. We got to the stand and we saw it was High Peak 806 on a Trans Peak service to Buxton.

High Peak 806 in Derby bus station

We got on the bus and we booked Peak Network Day Tickets at £6 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto the A601 and we crossed over the Derwnt and onto King Street. We joined the Northbound A6 and we ran for through Darley Abbey. We crossed over the A38 and we continued up the A6 into Duffield. We crossed over the railway line and we ran Northwards into Milford. We crossed back over the railway line and we ran into Belper. We puled into the Trent Barton bus station and we saw Trent Barton 836 on Layover. We continued the Cromford and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of High Peak 806 before it returned towards Buxton.

High Peak 806 in Cromford

Once off the bus we walked around the corner onto the B5036. We crossed over the road and we went to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we came out of the pub and we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 80151 on a X17 to Wikrksworth.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 80151 in Cromford

We headed back to the main road to catch abus back Southwards. We crossed over the A6 and Matthew spotted a cake shop. We went in and it was about to close, so Matthew had a slice of chcocolate cake to take away. We paid for the cake and we headed to the bus stop. We got to the bus stop and Matthew started to eat his chocolate cake. We saw Caledonian Travel YJ25 CVE heading Southwards down the A6. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching before Matthew had finished eating his cake. As it got closer we saw it was High Peak 527 on a Trans Peak service to Derby. We got on the bus and we placed the Peak Network Day tickets under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A6 and we ran Southwards through Whatstandwell and Ambergate and we headed inti Belper. We turned into the bus garage and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of High Peak 527 before it contnued Southwards towards Derby.

High Peak 527 in Belper bus station

Also in the bus station were High Peak 282 on layover in between runs on the #113 and Trent Barton 836 parked up spare.

Trent Barton 836 in Belper bus station

The bus next bus we wanted to catch was due off the stop around the corner in just over 10 minutes. We had already seen the bus on layover in the bus garage. We went around the corner onto King Street and we saw the was an event going. It was Pride in Belper and part of King Street was closed. We were concerned that the bus might not be able to get to the stop. We walked to the corner of Campbell Street and we saw there was a way through for the bus. We walked back to the stop and Matthew had a Twirl out of the trip bag. Almost immediately the bus appeared. We saw it was High Peak 282 on a #113 to Ashbourne as expected.

High Peak 282 in Belper

We got on the bus and we flashed the Peak Network Day tickets to the driver. The rear of the bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside High Peak 282 before sitting down towards the back of the bus.

Inside High Peak 282

A few minutes later we set off along King Street and we turned right onto the Northbound A6. We veered left onto Bridge Foot and we crossed over the river Derwent. We ran forwards onto Belper Lane and we turned left onto Dalley Lane. We crossed over the A517 and we ran forwards onto Farnah Green Road. We continued onto Firestone and we ran forwards onto Sprimg Hollow. We turned right onto Hazelwood Hill and we ran forwards onto Over Lane. We turned left onto the A517 and we headed Westards into Cowers Lane. We continued into Turnditch and we ran for several miles into Hulland Ward. We ran through Hulland and Sturston and we ran into Ashbourne. We turned right into Park Avenue and we turmed left onto the A515. We turned right onto the A515 and right again to follow the A515 into the town centre. We turned left onto King Edward Street and we got to the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture before it returned on a #113 to Belper.

High Peak 282 in Ashbourne bus station

We had around 10 minutes to wait for the next bus we were going to catch. In the bus station was Trent Barton 702 which had broken down whilst working a Swift service to Uttoxeter. Matthew had a can of Irn Bru whilst we waited. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was High Peak 294 on a #442 to Buxton.

High Peak 294 in Ashbourne bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the Peak Network Day tickets to the drive before sitting down towards the back of the bus. When it was departure time we set off along King Edwards Street and we turned right onto the Station Road. We turned right onto Church Street and we ran forwards onto the A515. We turned left to follow the A515 out of town and we headed Northwards. We continued through Fenny Bentley and we turned right onto The Avenue. We ran into Tissington and we turn left onto The Green and we continued onto Rakes Lane. We re-joined the Northbound A515 and we turned left onto Liffs Road. We turned right onto Drury Lane and we ran into Biggin village. We turned left onto Main Street and we turned right to re-join Liffs Road. We turned left onto High Cross and we continued onto Hall Bank. We ran into Hartington and when we got to the Square we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took a other picture of High Peak 294 as it coninued on the #442 to Buxton.

High Peak 294 in Hartington

Once off the bus we headed across the square to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards he had a glass of Coke. When we had finished our drinks we went outside and we went up to the local shop, but the shop was closed. We headed back to the bus stop and Matthew had another Twirl from the trip bag. We waited for aruond 15 minutes and the bus appeared from West side of the village. As it got closer we saw it was High Peak 285 on a #442 to Ashbourne.

High Peak 285 in Hartington

We got on the bus and we placed the Peak Network Day tickets under the scanner for the final time today before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the Square and we ran forwards onto Hall Bank. We continued onto High Cross and we joined Liffs Road. We turned left onto Main Street and we ran into Biggin. After a brief stop turned right onto Drury Lane. We ran out of the village and we re-joined Liffs Road. We ran for a few miles and we turned right onto the A515. We turned left onto Rakes Lane and we ran into Tissington. We continued through The Green and we turned right onto The Avenue. We rejoined the Southbound A515 and we ran through Fenny Bentley. We ran to the edge of Ashbourne and we turned left onto B5035. We turned right onto Cokayne Avenue and left onto Park Road. We turned right onto Sturston Road and right onto Compton Street. We turned left onto Edward Street and we stopped at the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of High Peak 285 before it returned empty to the depot.

High Peak 285 in Ashbourne bus station

Once we had got off the bus we started heading towards where mum was stopping. We walked down Compton Street and we saw Trent Barton 702 on a Swift service to Derby.

Trent Barton 702 in Ashbourne

We got to the the A515 and we spotted mum coming down Derby Road. Mum pulled into the Taylor Court and we got into the car. We set off onto the A515 and we turned left onto Derby Road. We ran out of town and we stopped at a chip shop for a late tea. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. When iI had finished eating we re-joined Derby Road and we turned right onto the A52. We ran through Hangingbridge and Mayfield and we turned right onto the B5032. We ran through Ellastone and we turned left onto the B5030. We ran near to Denstone and Rocester and we got to the A50 at Uttoxeter. We turned right and we headed West to the Blythe Bridge Bypass. We continued through Meir and Longton and at Sideway we joined the A500. At Hanford we joined the Northbound A34 and we ran through Trent Vale to Newcastle. We ran up Barracks Road and we turned left onto Ryecroft. We droipped off out friend and we headed towards uncle Dave's. We turned around on Ryecroft and we ran around the one way system onto the A52. At the top of the hill in Hartshill we turned left onto Shelton New Road. We ran down the hill into the valley and we joined the Southbound A500. We ran past the Travel Express garage and we ran through Stoke and we came off the A500 onto Wheildon Road. When we got to uncle Dave's Matthew got out to go to the toilet. He had some of uncle Rob's Fanta and we updates uncle Dave's calendar with today's trip. We got back in the car and we set off for Blurton. We set off onto Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road and right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Finstock Avenue and we saw black minibus HK74 ZGD parked up. We continued back to the house and we parked up. Matthew chilled out on his computer. Matthew had his medication and we did some of the Blog. We also wrote a few emails and generally used the computer to entertain ourselves. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew settled down around 01:00... Mark

Trip to Stockport / Hazel Grove 03-02-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
11533	Stockport, (stop BB)	Hazel Grove P&R	192	Stagecoach Manchester
534	Hazel Grove, Golf Club	Stockport, (Stop AA)	199	High Peak
19340	Stockport BS	Chorlton BS	23	Stagecoach Manchester
19365	Cholton, Temporary stop	Stockport, (stop CC)	25	Stagecoach Manchester
535	Stockport, (stop BB)	Hazel Grove, Queens Road	199	High Peak
11535	Hazel Grove, Queens Road	Stockport, (stop CC)	192	Stagecoach Manchester

Today we decided to revist Stockport. Research consisted of looking up where we could eat and to check the weather. The weather forecast was for grey overcast weather with some rain. Matthew had his medication around 08:00 and got up just after 10:00. Mum arrived home from work and we researched where we could eat. We set of just after 12:00 to go and pick up uncle Dave. We got in the car and we set off through Blurton 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. Once we had picked up uncle Dave, we continued down Wheildon Road and we joined the Northbound A500. As we headeded Northwards we saw we saw an unidentified silver minibus, taxi minibus ML72 EWE and Reays ?? HXN. At junction 16 we joined the Northbound M6. Travelling up the M6 we saw an unidentified Ashcroft and a National Express liveried coach (#121). We came off the M6 and joined the Eastbound A556. We continued onto the M56 and we saw taxi minibus SF18 VVH. We continued Eastwards and we joined the Eastbound M60. We came off at Junction 1 ans we joined the Eastbound A5145. We turned right onto the A6 and we came off the road near to the bus station and we entered the Red Rock car park. It took 2 runs arund the car park to find a space and we parked up. We saw taxi minibus MD73 GVA. We walked out of the car park and we crossed over Sufferagette Square and e we turned right onto Prince's Street. We stopped at Grandad's Chip Shop restaurant for dinner. Matthew went to the toilet and mum ordered the food. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. when we had finished we said goodbye to mum and we headed outside to see what buses we might catch. We walked along Prince's Street into Mersey Square and we saw Nexus Move LK66 EHY on a #309 Cheadle circular.

Nexus Move LK66 EHY in Stockport bus station

We had a walk around the bus station and we walked back onto the A6 to wait for something towards Hazel Grove. We saw Stotts SK22 BVD on a #364 Hazel Grove circular.

Stotts SK22 BVD in Stockport bus station

We went around the bus station and we saw Stagecoach Manchester 19339 on a #23 to the Trafford Centre.

Stagecoach Manchester 19339 in Stockport bus station

We walked back onto the A6 and we waited for a bus Southwards. Matthew had indicated that he wanted to catch a #199 service. We saw High Peak 808 on a #199 to Buxton. WE didn't get to the bus stop quick enough, so we waited for something else. A short time later we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 11533 on a #192 to Hazel Grove P&R.

Stagecoach Manchester 11533 in Stockport

We got on the bus and we booked system one bus only day tickets at £5 each before we went upstairs and we sat down. The bus set off Southwards down the A6 past the town hall and near to the railway station. We continued South past a pre-Worboys finger post gin=ving the distance to Manchester as 7 miles and Hazel Grove 2 miles. We continued through Heavily and into Hazel Grove. We passed through the town and we turned right onto the B5092. We stopped at the terminus and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 11533 before it returned to Manchester Piccadilly.

Stagecoach Manchester 11533 in Hazel Grove

We went into the terminal building and Matthew used the toilet. A very weird lace where the door opens out into the building with a urinal in direct view of the door! When Matthew had finished we went outside to bus stop and we saw Stagecoach Manchester 11540 on a #912 to Manchester Piccadilly.

Stagecoach Manchester 11540 in Hazel Grove

I thiught we might be catching this but Matthew had other ideas! We walked along the B5092 and we turned right onto the A6. We walked under the railway line and we walked a few hundred yards, past a garage until we came to a bus stop. I checked the bus timetable and we had missed one by about 10 minutes. This seemed unlikely as we hadn't seen one whilst walking to the stop and there was also somebody else waitinmg for the bus. Just as I went to look where the bus was on the live map we saw a bus come around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was High Peak 534 on a #199 service to Manchester Airport.

High Peak 534 in Hazel Grove

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One Bus Only Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off Northwards up the A6 and we went under the railway line andinto Hazel Grove town centre. We continued Northwards through Heavily and we ran into Stockport. We past the town hall and the new transport Interchange which is under construction and we stopped at a bus stop adjacent to the temporary bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw Stagecoach Manchester 11505 in front of us which was on a #192 to Manchester Piccadilly.

Stagecoach Manchester 11505 in Stockport

We walked down to the bus station and we decided to catch something in a different direction. There were 2 Stagecoach Enviro400's on stand. We decided to catch the on right. We saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 19340 on a #23 to The Trafford Centre.

Stagecoach Manchester 19340 in Stockport bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus only ticket to the driver before we went upstairs. The bus set off out of the bus station and we went forwards onto Swain Street. We travelled Northwards onto the A5145 and we went under the M60. We headed Westwards and we turned right onto pyramid Roundabout avoiding lane. We re-joined the Westbound A5145 and we travelled through Heaton Mersey. We continued Westwards across the A34 and we stopped by a green near to Parrs Woods bus station. We continued into Didsbury and then into West Didsbury. We continued Westwards along the A5145 under the A5103 and into Chorlton and we continued to the small bus station in Chorlton where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 19340 as it continued towards The Trafford Centre.

Stagecoach Manchester 19340 in Chorlton bus station

Once off the bus we had a look around to see what was about. We saw Stagecoach Manchester 10425 about to work a #86 to Piccadilly Gardens.

Stagecoach Manchester 10425 in Chorlton bus station

We decided to have a bit of an explore so we crossed the road where there appeared to be quite a few bars and restaurants. We went into a bar called Strange Brew and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we went to the bar and Matthew had a glass of Coke. We sat in the window and drank our drinks and whem we had finished we went outside, being careful not to step on the dog! We met up with uncle Dave. Due to roadworks, step F was out of use ans the was a temposrary bus stop opposite the bus station. We walked up to the bus bstation to wait for a bus back towards Stockport. The first bus that came by was Stagecoach Manchester 12216 on a #86 to Chorlton.

Stagecoach Manchester 12216 in Chorlton bus station

Right behind that was our bus. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 19365 on a #25 to Stockport.

Stagecoach Manchester 19365 in Chorlton bus station

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One Bus Only Day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along the A5145 and we headed Southwards. We turned left onto Mauldeth Road West and we headed Eastwards. We ran under the A5103 and we continued forwards onto Mauldeth Road into Ladybarn. We crossed over the A34 and we continued along Mauldeth road before turning right onto Burnage Lane. We turned left onto Mauldeth Road and we headed Southwards. We turned left onto Clifton Road and at the roundabout we turned right to continued following Clifton Road. We turned left onto Heaton Moor road and right onto Parsonage Road. We turned left onto Heaton Road and we went ober the railway line before turning right onto the Southbound A6. We ran the last 1/2 mile or so into town over the M60 and we stopped opposite to the bus station. Matthew got another picture of Stagecoach Manchester 19365 before it continued as a #11 to Altrincham.

Stagecoach Manchester 19365 in Stockport

At the stops on the other end of Mersey Square we spotted another High Peak bus so we had a brisk walk to try and cath it. As we got closer we saw it was High Peak 535 on a #199 to Buxton. We got on the bus and we flashed the System One Bus Only Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off Southwards down the A6 past the town hall and near to the railway station. We continued South past a pre-Worboys finger post gin=ving the distance to Manchester as 7 miles and Hazel Grove 2 miles. We continued through Heavily and into Hazel Grove where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of High Peak 535 as it contnued on a #199 to Buxton.

High Peak 535 in Hazel Grove

We crossed over the road and we headed to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we headed to the bar. We had a glass of Coke and we stood ny a small ta ble by the bar. When we had finished we went outside and we waited at the bus stop. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. We saw it was Stagecoach Manchester 11535 on a #192 to Manchester Piccadilly.

Stagecoach Manchester 11535 in Hazel Grove

We got on the bus and we flashed the System One Bus Only Day tickets to the driver before we went upstairs. The top deck was empty so Matthew took a picture inside of Stagecoach Manchester 11535 before we sat down.

Inside Stagecoach Manchester 11535

The bus set off Northwards up the A6 out of Hazel Grove town centre. We continued Northwards throggh Heavily and we ran into Stockport. As we ran Northwards we were overtaken by D&G Bus 105 on a #385 from Marple to Stockport. We past the town hall and the new transport Interchange which is under construction and we stopped at a bus stop adjacent to the temporary bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of Stagecoach Manchester 11535 as it continued towards Manchester Piccadilly.

Stagecoach Manchester 11535 in Stockport

We crossed over the A6 and we saw Stagecoach Manchester 19407 carry the number 407 and in the North West Roadcar livery on a #11 to Altrincham.

Stagecoach Manchester 19407 in Stockport

We walked onto Mersey Square and along Prince's Street. We turned left onto Port Street and we went into the car park. We rode the lift to the first floor and we met mum at the car. Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and a Tunnock's Caramel Wafer. We set off out of the car park onto Leyland Street and at the roundabout we turned left onto Great Egerton Street. At the roundabout we turned right and went under the M60 before turning left onto the A5145. We joined the Westbound M60 and we came off onto the M56. We continued to junction and we went onto the Westbound A556. We came off the A556 on to the M6 and we headed Southwards. Seen on the M6 were Galloway 2086 PP / 5611 PP / 3379 PP and Stagecoach Megabus G22 MCL(M11). We came off the M6 at junction 16 and we headed Southwards down the A500. We travelled through Longport and Etruria into Stoke where we came off onto Wheildon Road. We stopped at uncle Dave's and Matthew used the toilet. He also had some of uncle Rob's Irn Bru. Matthew updated the calendar. Once we had dropped off uncle Dave we set off onto Wheildon Road. 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 Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 19:30. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we did some of the Blog. As we hadn't stopped for food, Matthew had 4 rounds of ham sandwiches. 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