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 timetables
Walking timetable 6 January – 30 April 2025
| Day | Time and location | About the session |
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| Mondays |
Monday motivation
10am- 11.30am
Clayton sports centre. Free parking. |
A gentle 2-mile circular walk around Lyme Valley Park. Good pathways, no hills. Relatively flat route.
Followed by a free hot drink at Clayton Sports Centre. |
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| Tuesdays |
WOW ‘Women's Only Walk’
10.30am - 11.30am
The Brampton.
Free parking. |
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. |
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| Wednesdays |
Wednesday walkers
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. |
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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.
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.
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| Saturday 25 January |
Saturday social country park walk
10.30am- 12.30pm
Apedale Heritage Centre.
Free parking.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear. |
A 4-5-mile circular walk. located in and around Apedale and Silverdale country parks. Surrounded by nature. This route does include hills and uneven terrain and will be set at a moderate pace.
Option to stop in the café after for refreshments. |
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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 6 January - 30 April 2025
| Day | Time and location | About the session |
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| Tuesdays |
Inclusive cycling sessions
12pm -12.55pm and
1pm – 1.55pm
Clayton Sports Centre.
Fully accessible facilities inside.
Free parking.
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Inclusive cycling sessions where you have the opportunity to try out a variety of adaptive e-bikes under the supervision of our skilled staff. We have two tricycles, a tandem ‘side by side’ bicycle and a recumbent bicycle for you to have a go. |
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| Wednesdays |
Wednesday wheelers
10.30am - 12.30pm
Apedale Heritage centre.
Free parking.
Please wear suitable clothing.
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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.
Option to stop at the café after for refreshments.
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| Thursdays |
Pedal up club
10.30am - 12.30pm
Apedale Heritage Centre.
Free parking.
Please wear suitable clothing.
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A moderate to advanced 8-12 mile cycle ride on cycle paths and shared pathways. This will be a more challenging ride with the option to use e-bikes alongside a standard cycle. Depending on level of fitness and preference. This ride will include multiple hills and uneven terrain.
Option to stop at the café after for refreshments.
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| Saturday 22 March |
Saturday social cycle.
10.30am - 12.30pm
Apedale Heritage Centre.
Free parking.
Please wear suitable clothing.
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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 route and weather conditions.
This will be a dynamic ride that will include hills due to the location.
Option to stop at the café after for refreshments.
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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.
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?