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

Trip to Crystal Peaks / Sheffield 18-02-2023

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
33863	Crystal Peaks BS	Sheffield Interchange	120	First South Yorkshire
63001	Sheffield Interchange	Intake, Mansfield Road	73	First South Yorkshire
12162	Intake, Newlands Drive	Broomhall, Manchester Road	120	Stagecoach Yorkshire
37529	Broomhall, Turner's Lane	Sheffield, Arundel Gate	52A	First South Yorkshire
12176	Sheffield Interchange	Manor Top, Hurlfield Road	120	Stagecoach Yorkshire
33859	Manor Top, Hurlfield Road	Crystal Peaks BS	120	First South Yorkshire

Today we decided to revisit Crystal Peaks. Matthew had originally chosent to go to Bury, but we though we were going to have to pick somebody up from South Yorkshire. By Friday we knew that we didn't need to go in theat direction, but Matthew wanted to go to Crystal Peaks anyway. Research consisted for looking for somewhere to eat and checking the weather which was for mainly dry with a chance of light rain. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Uncle Dave made his was up to the house on foot so that we didn't have to pick him up. We set off just before 12:00 and we ran through Blurton onto the A5035, We headed into Dresden and we saw grey minibus DN72 NHE. We ran to the edge of Longton and we turned right onto the Eastbound A50. As we travelled Eastwards we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 246, AJS AJ54 BUZ and Midland Classic 75. We ran the 40 or so miles to the Motorway and we joined the Northbound M1. Seen on the M1 were Johnson Bros Tours YN04 UJG, Travelstar European Ltd (NX) 1417 on a #133 to Birmingham and Acklams E14 ACK. We came off the M1 at junction 31 and we joined the Westbound A57. We turned left onto the A618 and we headed Southwards. We ran through Norwood and we turned right onto the B6058. We turned right onto the B6053 and we ran past the the Halfway bus and tram terminus. We crossed the first roundabout by the entrance to Crystal Peaks and we turned right into Sevenairs Road. We turned into the car park where they are building a new Burger King and we parked up. We went into the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. It was very busy, but we had some luck and we found a table for 4. Matthew had a burger and chicken with chips, washed down with a glass of Coke.When we had finished we went back to the car to get the bag. We said goodbye to mum and we set off on foot to Crystal Peaks bus station. We crossed over the road and we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 36459 on a #80 to Sheffield.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 36459 in Crystal Peaks

We walked along the path to meet up with the Waterhorpe Greenway. We turned left onto Peaks Mount and we enetered the bus station. We saw TM Travel 1210 on layover.

TM Travel 1210 in Crystal Peaks bus station

There were a few buses in the bus station. I asked which on Matthew wanted to do and he chose the First double decker. We saw it was First South Yorkshire 33863 on a #120 to Fulwood.

First South Yorkshire 33863 in Crystal Peaks bus station

We got on the bus and we booked South Yorkshire Conncet tickets at £7.40 each before going upstairs and sitting down. 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 of the bus Matthew took another picture of First South Yorkshire 33863 as it continued towards Fulwood.

First South Yorkshire 33863 in Sheffield Interchange

Before we crossed the road we saw First South Yorkshire 69522 on a #8 to Ecclesfield.

First South Yorkshire 69522 in Sheffield Interchange

We crossed the road and we headed into the interchange. Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we walked around onto Harmer Lane. We saw First South Yorkshire 37487 on a X5 to Dinnington.

First South Yorkshire 37487 in Sheffield Interchange

We walked back into the interchange and we saw a bus on stand. As we got closer we saw it was First South Yorkshire 63001 on a #73 to Rotherham.

First South Yorkshire 63001 in Sheffield Interchange

We got on the bus and we flashed the South Yorkshire Connect day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the interchange onto Harmer Street and we turned left onto the Southbound A61. We ran past the railway station and we veered left onto Suffolk Road. We turned left onto the A6135 and we headed Eastwards. We followed the road to the right and we ran through Deep Pit and we ran up the hill to Manor Top. We continued through Intake and veered left onto Woodhouse Road where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First South Yorkshire 63001 as it continued towards Rotherham.

First South Yorkshire 63001 in Intake

We walked along Woodhouse Road and we crossed over the A6135. We waited for a bus towards Broomhill. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. It was Stagecoach Yorkshire 12162 on a #120 to Ranmoor.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 12162 in Intake

WE got on the bus and we flashed the South Yorkshire Connect tickets to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We ran out of Intake and at Manor top we turned left onto Hurlfield Road and right 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 the bus stopped for a short while. We continued forwards onto Flat Street and we turned left onto High Street and we ran around Castle Square. We went forwards onto Church Street and continued onto West Street. We ran forwards onto Glossop Road and we crossed over the ring road. We continued for a further before we joined the A57. We veered left onto Fulwood Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Yorkshire 12162 as it continued towards Ransmoor.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 12162 in Broomhall

Once off the bus we walked along Fulwood Road and onto the A57. We walked to the corner of Glossop Road and we went into the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we headed Eastwards along the A57. On the way to the bus stop we saw First South Yorkshire 35133 on a #51 to Lodge Moor.

First South Yorkshire 35133 in Broomhall

As we got to the corner of Crookes Road we saw a double decker waiting for the lights. We trotted alng the road and a minute or so later the bus came around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First South Yorkshire 37529 on a #52A to Woodhouse.

First South Yorkshire 37529 in Broomhall

We got on the bus and we flashed the South Yorkshire Connect tickets to the driver before going upstairs and sitting down. We set off along the A57 and we ran Eastwards towards the edge of town. We turned right onto Clarkson Street and left onto Durham Road. We ran forwards onto Glossop Road and we crossed over the A61. We turned right onto Carver Street and left onto Division Street. We turned left onto Rockingham Street and left onto Charter Row. We ran past the former Debbenhams store running forwards onto Furnival Gate. We turned left onto Arundel Gate and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First South Yorkshire 37529 as it continued towards Woodhouse.

First South Yorkshire 37529 in Sheffield

Once off the bus we set off on foot towards the interchange. We crossed over Arundel Gate and we went down Charles Steet past The Red Lion pub. We continued past The Hub which is a collection of 4 stainless steel clad buildings that look like curling stones. We turned left onto Paternoster Row and we walked forwards onto Pond Street and we arrived at the entrance of the Interchange where we saw First South Yorkshire 37430 on a #208 to Whiston.

First South Yorkshire 37430 in Sheffield Interchange

We walked into the Interchange and we looked for a bus back towards Crystal Peaks. There was a Stagecoach operated #120 to Halfway due in 5 minutes. It came on stand and it was Stagecoach Yorkshire 12162 which we had been on earlier so we turned it down. The was a First operated #120 due next, but this must have been a few minutes late. As the next bus to appear was a stagecoach bus. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach Yorkshire 12176 on a #120 to Halfway.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 12176 in Sheffield Interchange

We got on the bus and we flashed the South Yorkshire Connect day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out of the interchange onto Harmer Street and we turned left onto the Southbound 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. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Yorkshire 12176 as it continued towards Halfway.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 12176 in Manor Top

We looked down the road and right behind us was the late running First service. As it got closer we saw it was First South Yorkshire 33859 on a #120 to Crystal Peaks.

First South Yorkshire 33859 in Manor Top

We got on the bus and we flashed the South Yorkshire Connect day ticket to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off along the A6135 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. Matthew took another picture of First South Yorkshire 33859 before it returned to Fulwood.

First South Yorkshire 33859 in Crystal Peaks bus station

We headed towards the car park. On the way we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 12100 on layover in Crystal Peaks bus station.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 12100 in Crystal Peaks bus station

We walked through the blue car park and around to the red car park where we met up with mum. We drove around to Sainsbury's and Matthew visit the toilet. Afterwards we brought a can of Coke and returned to the car. Matthew had a acn of Irn Bru and we headed to a nearby chip shop where mum had ordered some food. We set off out of the car park and we turned Left onto Eckington Way. We ran Northwards to the A57 and we turned right. We turned left onto Bieghton Road and we ran into Woodhouse. We turned right onto the B6064 and we parked up whilst I went into the chip c=shop to get the food. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. We set off along the B60664 and we ran past Woodhouse railway station. We turned right onto the B6200 and we headed Southwards to re-joined the A57. Mum was driving and we wanted to swap over for the rest of the journey. We we found a parking spot on the A57 just before the motorway and we swapped drivers. We continued Eastwards along the A57 and at the roundabout we joined the Southbound M1. Travelling back down the M1 we saw an unidentified Gee-Vee Travel coach, an unidentified Tetley's coach, Go North East 7136(#426) and an unidentified coach with an Army recruitment advert. We continued down to Junction 24A before joining the Westbound A50. On the A50 we saw blue minibus VK68 ZJE and Swans Travel YT71 GJG. 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 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 Crystal Peaks / Sheffield 06-08-2022

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
33869	Crystal Peaks BS	Sheffield Interchange	120	First South Yorkshire
36454	Sheffield Interchange	Eckington, Prince of Wales	53	Stagecoach East Midlands
15687	Eckington, Cemetery	Deep Pit, Park Grange Road	50A	Stagecoach Yorkshire
36511	Deep Pit, Wulfric Road	Sheffield Interchange	53	Stagecoach East Midlands
36274	Sheffield Interchange	Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange	X78	First South Yorkshire
36226	Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange	Doncaster, Gliwice Way	57C	First South Yorkshire

Today was the first day of our weekend in South Yorkshire. Very little research was done except to look for parking around Crystal Peaks and to check the weather for the day, which was for warm sunny weather. Matthew got up around 09:30 and had toast for breakfast. We set off around 12:00 after we had a few issues with the car. 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 were almost out of fuel so we did a quick splash and dash at the BP garage. We rejoined Blurton Road and we continued to Fenton to pick up uncle Dave. 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. We came off at Longton and we filled up with Petrol at Tesco. Were-joined the A50 and we continued Eastwards. We ran through Meir and we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 246 at the depot. 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 and we saw Eazy Travel GF13 VLL 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 Midland Classic 15 on a #401 to Uttoxeter and Trent Barton 704 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 we saw M4 hire YR64 HVM. We continued Northwards through Derbyshire and we saw Trent Barton 262(#9.3) / 841(#6X), Ambulance minibus YJ64 JXZ and white minibus BK14 DZD. We coninued up to the M1 and we got on the motorway at junction 28. On the M1 were Royal Travel OY67 DXJ, white minibus GF67 NLL, red minibus WX08 ???, an unidentified white minibus and grey minibus X103 BGX. Wecame off the M1 at junction 30 and we turned left onto the A6135. We headed North Westwards for a few miles and we turned right onto the B6053. We ran past the Halfway Park and Ride site and we turned left into Crystal Peaks and we parked up. We parked near to a sainburys and we walked clockwise around the reail park and past the Milestone pub, before finding the bus station. We saw TM Travel 1178 on layover.

TM Travel 1178 in Crystal Peaks bus station

We had a walk around to see what we could possibly catch. We saw First South Yorkshire 37511 on a #120 to Fulwood.

First South Yorkshire 37511 in Crystal Peaks bus station

Matthew decided he needed the toilet, but was we could no find anything convenient by the bus station we went to the Milestone pub. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we had a glass of Coke Each. After we had finished out drinks we headed back into the bus station to meet up with uncle Dave. We headed to the bottom corner to catch a bus towards Sheffield. We got to the stand and we saw it was First South Yorkshire 33869 on a #120 to Fulwood.

First South Yorkshire 33869 in Crystal Peaks bus station

We got on the bus and we booked South Yorkshire Conncet tickets at £7.40 each before going upstairs and sitting down. 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 of the bus Matthew took another picture of First South Yorkshire 33869 as it continued towards Fulwood.

First South Yorkshire 33869 in Sheffield Interchange

We headed into the main part of the Interchange and Matthew went to the toilet. We did a complete lap of the Interchange to see what we might catch. We saw First South Yorkshire 47471 prked up in the middle of the interchange on layover.

First South Yorkshire 47471 in Sheffield Interchange

A few minutes later we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 36454 on a #53 to Mansfield.

Stagecoach East Midlands 36454 in Sheffield Interchange

We got on the bus and we flashed the South Yorkshire Connect day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the interchange onto Harmer Street and we turned left onto the Southbound A61. We ran past the railway station and we veered left onto Suffolk Road. We turned left onto the A6135 and we headed Eastwards. We followed the road to the right and we ran through Deep Pit and we ran up the hill to Manor Top. We continued through Intake and Frecheville and we headed South Westwards out through Birley. We ran through Mosborough and we ran down the hill towards Eckington. We turned right onto the B6052 and we ran into the village a couple of stops and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 36454 as it continued towards Mansfield.

Stagecoach East Midlands 36454 in Eckington

Once off the bus we crossed the road to catch something back the other way. We realised that we had accidentally crossed the border into Derbyshire. The #252 that we hoped to see didn't appear and there didn't appear to be one heading in the right direction. We decided to walk back to the main road. When we got to the road, we saw that we were still in Derbyshire. So we walked another stop up the road until we were opposite to the cemetery. We decided to stop there, and if we got charged for a ticket we got charged. Whilst we were there Matthew had a can of pepsi and some cadbury Snack out of the bag. Whilst we waited for the bus we saw Coopers CT54 JCS heading up the hill towards Sheffield. A short time later the bus appeared. It was as expected from the map Stagecoach Yorkshire 15687 on a #50 to Sheffield.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 15687 in Eckington

We got on the bus and we flashed the South Yorkshire Connect day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off up the hill and we ran through Mosborough and Birley. We continued through Frecheville and Intake. When we reached Manor Top we turned left onto Hurfield Road and we turned right onto Ridgeway Road. We turned left to re-joined the A6135 and we headed down through Deep Pit. We ran past Kfc and we got up and got off the bus just after Park Grange Road where the tram line goes off to the West. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach Yorkshire 15687 as it carried on towards Sheffield.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 15687 in Deep Pit

We headed up the road and we stopped to get a picture of the Bovril ghost sign. We went to KFC and Matthew used toilet before we brought some food. We sat outside and and we ate the chicken popcorn and ate the fries washed down with a cup of Coke. Whilst we ate we saw First South Yorkshire 33860 on a #120 to Fulwood.

First South Yorkshire 33860 in Deep Pit

When we had finished eating we walked down the road to the bus stop and we waited for a bus towards Sheffield. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. It was Stagecoach East Midlands 36511 on a #53 to Sheffield.

Stagecoach East Midlands 36511 in Deep Pit

We got on the bus and we flashed the South Yorkshire Connect day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the A6135 and we ran down to the edge of town. We started to see the crowds coming out of Bramhall Lane and we ran forwards onto the Westbound A61. We turned right onto Shoreham Road and we ran forwards onto Sheaf Street and past the railway station. We turned left onto Harmer Lane and we entered the Interchange. We got up and got off the bus and we had a look around. We saw First South Yorkshire 36203 on layover.

First South Yorkshire 36203 in Sheffield Interchange

As it was getting late we decided we had to head towards Doncaster. Whilst we waited for the bus we saw TM Travel 1174 on a #218 to Bakewell.

TM Travel 1174 in Sheffield Interchange

We waited for a bus towards Doncaster. A short time later the bus appeared and it was First South Yorkshire 36274 on a X78 to Doncaster.

First South Yorkshire 36274 in Sheffield Interchange

We got on the bus and we scanned South Yorkshire Conncet tickets to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus was quite crowded as Sheffield United were playing at home and the match hadn't long finished. We set off out of the Interchange and we turned right onto Harmer Street. We turned right onto Pond Street and we headed Northwards. We turned right onto Fitalan Square and we turned left onto High Street. We turned right onto Angel Street and right onto Castle Street. We turned left onto Waingate and we headed Northwards. We ran forwards onto Lady's Bridge and we crossed over the River Don. We continued onto Wicker and we ran forwards onto the A6135. We veered right onto the A6109 and we ran for a couple of miles until we got to Meadowhall and we turned left into Meadowhall Interchange. The bus filled up even more and some really obnoxious youth boarded the bus and sat behind us, playing loud music and just being generally offensive to everyone! We set off out of the Interchange and we rejoined the A6109. We went under the M1 and we continued Northwards. We turned right onto New Wortley Road and we ran into Rotherham. We ran forwards onto Bridge Street and we crossed over the Down before turning left into Rotherham Interchange. After a brief stop in the Interchange we ran to the North end and we turned left onto Drummond Street. We turned right onto the A630 and we headed North-Eastwards. We ran for several miles along the A630 through Thrybergh and Hooton Roberts. We passed The Hill Top before turning left onto Mickleberg Drive. We turned left onto Maple Grove and right onto Old Road. We ran through the centre of the town and we continued onto Church Street. We turned right onto Castle Street and we ran onto Castle Hill past the Castle. We turned right onto the A6023 and left onto the A630. We continued into Warmsworth and we crossed over the A1(M). On the edge of town we crossed over the railway line and we veered left to stay on the A630. At the roundabout we turned left to stay on the A630 and we went past the railway station before turning left into the Frenchgate Interchange where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked out onto the entrance of the Interchange on the A630. We saw First South Yorkshire 63140 on a #73 to Doncaster.

First South Yorkshire 63140 in Doncaster Interchange

Als seen was First South Yorkshire 66964 on a #66 to Intake.

First South Yorkshire 66964 in Doncaster Interchange

Another vehicle seen was First South Yorkshire 37754 on a #58F Doncaster circular in Doncaster Corporation colours.

First South Yorkshire 37754 in Doncaster Interchange

Afterwards we saw First South Yorkshire 66842 on a #66 to Bentley.

First South Yorkshire 66842 in Doncaster Interchange

We headed back into the Interchange to catch a bus towards the hotel. A short time later we saw a bus appear on stand. It was First South Yorkshire 36226 on a #57C Doncaster Airport circular.

First South Yorkshire 36226 in Doncaster Interchange

We got on the bus and we scanned South Yorkshire Conncet tickets to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off through the bus station. We came out of the interchange and we came out onto the Southbound A630. We turned left onto Cleveland Street and we turned right onto Wood Street. We turned left onto Waterdale and right onto South Parade. We ran forwards onto Bennetthorpe and we turned right onto Belle Vue Way. We continued onto South Parade and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took a picture of First South Yorkshire 36226 before continued towards Doncaster Sheffield Airport.

First South Yorkshire 36226 in Doncaster

Once off the bus we set off along Booth Avenue and we walked along the access road to the hotel. We settled into the room and we had a sausage roll and a drink of Fanta Orange. We did some of the Blog and we wrote an e-mail. We realised the the car battery had flattened again, so mum ordered some food for supper to be delivered. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Cherry Coke. We did some more of the Blog and around 23:00 me and mum went to our room andleft Matthew uncle Dave in theirs to settle down for the night. Matthew listened to music on the laptop and watched videos until he went to sleep around 02:00... Mark