Get INTO walking and cycling in Newcastle under Lyme
Welcome to INTO Newcastle-under-Lyme!
INTO (Inspiring New Travel Options) is an Active Travel scheme run by Staffordshire County Council, based in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Our dedicated team of coaches host a variety of free and fun activities to improve health and wellbeing for adults across the district.
Activities include coach-led walks, bike rides, training and one-to-one sessions all tailored to different levels of physical ability to suit each participant.
Get INTO walking
Information about Walking
Get INTO cycling
Information about cycling
One to One sessions
Information about one to one sessions tailored for you
Meet the Team
Who we are and how to contact us
Book your session
Click here to book your place
Activity timetables
Activity timetable: 8 September - 15 December 2025
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| Mondays |
Monday motivation 10:30am- 12pm Clayton sports centre
E-bike Ride 1.30pm – 3.30pm Apedale Heritage Centre
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A gentle 2-mile group circular walk around Lyme
Valley Park. Free tea or coffee after the walk.
A group cycle ride using electric bikes only. Cycle longer distances with less impact than a standard bike. E-bike’s available when booking your space.
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| Tuesdays |
Power walk 8.30am -10 am Lyme Valley*
WOW ‘Women's Only Walk’ 10.30am - 12.30pm The Brampton Museum |
A brisk 2-mile power walk through Lyme Valley Park. *Meet at Morrisons on Goose Street
A 2-mile circular group walk through green spaces |
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| Wednesdays |
Wednesday walkers
1.30pm - 3pm
Newcastle library
Wednesday Wheelers
10.30 - 12pm
Apedale Heritage Centre
NEW! Pedal Ready 10 September – 15 October Apedale Heritage Centre
NEW! Mindful Miles 29 October - 3 December 6-week wellbeing cycle. Both run from 1.30pm to 3.30pm
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A gentle 1.5-2-mile group walk to The Brampton. Free tea/coffee afterwards.
A dynamic 5-8 mile group cycle ride, using shared paths and cycleways.
6-week beginner cycle.
Places are limited so please book online.
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| Fridays |
Walk INTO Apedale
10am - 11.30am
Apedale Heritage Centre.
Step INTO Silverdale 11.30am - 1.30pm
Cornerstones Community Centre
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A 2-mile group walk through Apedale country park.
A 3-mile circular walk along the greenway to Silverdale Country Park. This walk is led by our wonderful volunteers, Michelle and Kath.
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*Our Step INTO Silverdale walk, is now proudly led by our volunteers, Michelle and Kath. With a shared passion for the great outdoors, they’ve been part of this walking group since day one, making them the heart and soul of the journey. Come along and experience the joy of walking, guided by two incredible champions of our community!
Join for free and book your first session today. To find out more, contact the team into@staffordshire.gov.uk.
If you would prefer to speak to someone on the phone, please call the Staffordshire County Council Contact Centre on 0300 111 8000.
If you have any issues with your booking, please contact a member of the team members using their mobile number which you can find on our Meet the team page.
Downloadable timetable
You can download a copy of this timetable
FAQs
I live in another part of Staffordshire, where can I access walking and cycling activities?
- Everyone Health Walking for Health
- Local leisure centres
What is available for under 18s to get INTO Walking and Cycling?