Newcastle walks
Please note: We are currently reviewing our walks publications, please refer to the text on this webpage for the most current route details we have. If you note any differences when following the route, please let us know by emailing: rightsofway@staffordshire.gov.uk
The seven walks below make up The Newcastle Way. Each section can take at least three hours with a few stops to complete:
Mow Cop to Kidsgrove Bank
Distance: 3.1 miles
Estimated walk time: 3 hours +
Starting point: Mow Cop Castle.
Facilities: Car parking is available at Mow Cop Castle. There are 2 pubs along the route.
Kidsgrove Bank to Red Street
Distance: 2.4 miles
Estimated walk time: 3 hours +
Starting point: Entrance to Birchenwood Country Park
Facilities: Parking available at Birchenwood Country Park. There is a pub at the end of the route.
Red Street to Black Bank
Distance: 3.1 miles
Estimated walk time: 3 hours +
Starting point: Crown Inn, Red Street.
Facilities: Apendale Heritage Centre and Café are towards the end of the route.
Black Bank to Madeley
Distance: 4.3 miles
Estimated walk time: 3 hours +
Starting point: Black Bank Road.
Facilities: Parking available at Black Bank Road. There are two pubs a short detour from the route.
Madeley to Blackbrook
Distance: 4 miles
Estimated walk time: 3 hours +
Starting point: Junction of Holborn and Castle Lane.
Facilities: A pub is available at the very end of the route.
Blackbrook to Loggerheads
Distance: 3.7 miles
Estimated walk time: 3 hours +
Starting point: Junction of Wharmadine Lane and A51 Nantwich Road.
Facilities: There are several pubs along the route.
Loggerheads to Market Drayton
Distance: 4 miles
Estimated walk time: 3 hours +
Starting point: Loggerheads Inn.
Facilities: Loggerheads Inn and shopping in Market Drayton at the end of the route.