Newcastle Way

A long distance walk of 25 miles in Staffordshire which celebrates the communities and countryside of the Newcastle under Lyme Borough Council. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.

Google Maps Open Source Maps

Statistics and Files

Start: Mow Cop, Staffordshire

Distance: 25 miles (40 km)

Grid Ref: SJ858576

Climbing: 638 metres

Walk time: 9-12 hours

Days: 1-2

GPX Route File

Google Earth File

About Newcastle-under-Lyme

Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)

243 Market Drayton, Loggershead and Eccleshall
257 Crewe, Nantwich, Whitchurch and Tattenhall
258 Stoke on Trent and Newcastle Under Lyme
268 Wilmslow, Macclesfield and Congleton

Summary: The Newcastle Way is a long distance footpath in Staffordshire which complements the towns, villages and countryside of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council. Starting on the Old Man of Mow near Mow Cop the walk heads to Market Drayton via Dales Green, Trubshaw, Kidsgrove, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Finney Green, Madeley Heath, Madeley, Maer Hills, Loggerheads, Blore Heath and Almington. There are some decent climbs with views to the west of the Shropshire Hills and south as far as Cannock Chase.

Useful Links:
Newcastle Way Guide Booklet
Staffordshire County Council
Long Distance Walkers Association

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