Apedale Community Country Park

Updated: May 29, 2025
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Walk Highlights

Location:
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Postcode:
ST5 7LB
Parking:

There is a large dedicated free car park for Apedale Community Country Park in Staffordshire. It is located off Loomer Road, Chesterton, near Newcastle-under-Lyme. This car park provides good access to the main park areas, the Apedale Valley Light Railway, and the mining museum. It can get busy, particularly on weekends or when special events are being held at the railway or museum at this Staffordshire attraction.

Distance:
1.80 miles
Time:
0.90 hours
Difficulty:
Easy
Terrain:

The terrain in Apedale Community Country Park, Staffordshire, is varied. Expect some surfaced paths (particularly around the visitor centre and railway, making these areas suitable for wheelchairs/pushchairs), as well as gravel tracks, and grassy/earth paths which can be muddy and uneven, especially after rain. There are some gentle to moderate slopes and hills throughout the park, reflecting the contours of the former colliery workings. This Staffordshire park has diverse underfoot conditions.

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