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: May - August 2025
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| Mondays |
Monday motivation
10am- 12pm
Clayton sports centre |
A gentle 2-mile circular walk around Lyme Valley Park. Good pathways, no hills. Relatively flat route. Free parking. |
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| Tuesdays |
NEW Power walk special 7.30am -8.30am Lyme Valley
WOW ‘Women's Only Walk’ 10.30am - 12.30pm The Brampton |
A 2-mile brisk power walk around Lyme Valley Park. Meeting point: Morrisons, Goose Street, outside the main entrance.
A gentle 2-mile circular walk. Includes local green spaces with good pathways, with some inclines on the route. Option to stop in the café for refreshments after. Free parking. |
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| Wednesdays |
Wednesday walkers
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Newcastle library. National walking month
special: History walk
28t May
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Newcastle Library |
A gentle 1.5-mile circular walk. Including local green spaces with good pathways, and a small incline.
Followed by a free hot drink at the library.
A gentle walk whilst learning about the history of Newcastle-under-Lyme from local historian legend, Mervyn Edwards. |
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| Fridays |
Walk INTO Apedale
10am - 11.30am
Apedale Heritage Centre. Free parking.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear.
Step INTO Silverdale
11.45am - 1.30pm (led by volunteers*)
Cornerstones Community Centre
Free parking
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A 2-mile circular walk through the country park at a steady pace, surrounded by nature. This does include hills and uneven terrain. Option to stop in the café after for refreshments. Free parking.
A 3-mile circular walk along the Greenway, a relatively flat route to the Silverdale Country Park. Terrain can be uneven through the country park. A gentle- moderate pace. Free parking. This walk is now led by our wonderful volunteers Michelle and Kath. |
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| Summer special Saturday social walks |
Walk this May - Country park walk Saturday 17 May 10.30am - 12.30pm
Apedale Heritage Centre.
Step INTO Summer – Country park walk
Saturday 26 July 10.30am - 12.30pm
Apedale Heritage Centre. . |
5-mile circular walk around Apedale and Silverdale Country parks. |
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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!
Cycling timetable May - August 2025
| Day | Time and location | About the session |
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| Wednesdays |
Wednesday wheelers
10.30am - 12.30pm
Apedale Heritage centre.
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A moderate 5-8 mile cycle ride on cycle paths and shared pathways. It is mostly flat & smooth concrete with some gravel paths. This is a dynamic steady ride that will include hills due to the location.
Free parking.
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| Thursdays |
Night riders
6pm-8pm
Apedale Heritage Centre.
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It’s back by popular demand! A moderate 5–10-mile cycle ride on cycle paths and shared pathways. This is a dynamic ride that will include some hills due to the location. This session takes place on alternate weeks, please check our booking form to confirm dates. Free parking available.
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| Summer special social rides |
Saturday social cycle
10.30am - 12.30pm
Apedale Heritage Centre.
Ladies at leisure cycle
10.30am - 12.30pm
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A moderate to advance 8-14-mile cycle ride mainly using cycle paths some road cycling may be needed depending on the route. This will be a dynamic ride that will include hills due to the location. Option to stop at the café after for refreshments. Free parking.
A leisurely 7-mile cycle ride to The Brampton Museum, using cycle paths and shared pathways. This session is for ladies only. Free parking available.
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Booking is essential to make sure we have enough bikes and equipment. Book your free place today!
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?