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
Case studies
Find out more
Activity timetable
| Activity name | Activity type | Day and time | Location |
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| Mindful Mondays |
Group walk |
Mondays
10am until 11am |
Clayton Sports Centre |
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| WOW |
Women's only walks |
Tuesdays
10:30am until 11:30am |
The Brampton |
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| Wheel for wellbeing |
Inclusive cycling sessions Booking is essential |
Every other Tuesday
12pm, 1pm and 2pm |
Clayton Sports Centre |
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| Wednesday wheelers |
Group cycle ride (Level = easy) |
Wednesdays
10:30am until 12pm |
Apedale Heritage Centre |
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| Wednesday walkers |
Group walk |
Wednesdays
1:30pm until 2:30pm (Starting on Wednesday 16 October) |
Newcastle Library |
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| Wheel INTO winter |
Various cycling sessions (see Wheel INTO winter timetable) |
Thursdays
10:30am until 11:30am |
Apedale Heritage Centre |
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| Walk INTO Apedale |
Group walk |
Fridays
10am until 12pm |
Apedale Heritage Centre |
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| Step INTO Silverdale |
Group walk |
Fridays
11:30am until 1pm |
Conerstones Community Centre |
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| Saturday social ride |
Group cycle ride (Level – moderate-advanced) |
Saturday 2 November Saturday 7 December
10am until 12pm |
Apedale Heritage Centre |
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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.
You can download a PDF version of this timetable using the link below
Wheel INTO Winter
| Activity name | About the session | Day and time | Location |
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| Learn to ride |
Learn the basic skills from how to get on the bike, to gears and cycling. |
Thursday 3 October Thursday 28 November
10:30am until 11:30am |
Apedale Heritage Centre |
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| Try an e-bike |
Try an electric bike. You must be able to ride a standard bike before attending this session. |
Thursday 10 October 21 November
10:30am until 11:30am |
Apedale Heritage Centre |
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| Ride to work |
Park at Apedale Hertiage Centre, collect your bike and ride off to work. One-to-one support available. |
Thursday 17 October
10:30am until 11:30am |
Apedale Heritage Centre |
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| Beginner ride |
A gentle paced 5-mile circular route using cycle ways and green spaces. |
Thursday 24 October
10:30am until 11:30am |
Apedale Heritage Centre |
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| E-bike ride |
Get more confident on e-bikes. Cycle longer distances with less impact than a standard bike. A progressive 8-10 mile circular route. |
Thursday 31 October Thursday 12 December
10:30am until 11:30am |
Apedale Heritage Centre |
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| Bike maintenance |
From safety checks to fixing a puncture, learn how to maintain your bike. |
Thursday 14 November
10:30am until 11:30am |
Apedale Heritage Centre |
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| Intermediate ride |
A progressive 6-8 mile circular route. |
Thursday 7 November Thursday 5 December
10:30am until 11:30am |
Apedale Heritage Centre |
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| Santa ride Christmas special |
8-mile circular ride. Pit stop for a hot chocolate and a mince pie. |
Thursday 19 December
10:30am until 11:30am |
Apedale Heritage Centre |
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You can download a PDF version of this timetable using the link below
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?