Bowesfield nature reserve lies within three loops of the River Tees. Each loop is notable for its own special character and wildlife. The paths meander through the reed beds with views of the…

Cattersty Gill sits in a secluded valley perched high on the cliffs above Skinningrove. The nature reserve protects wildflower-rich grassland and offers a landfall for migrant birds which stop to…

Coatham Marsh SSSI is an amazing wild oasis amongst the industrial heritage that made Teesside. It is most notable for its reedbeds and open water pools that attract hundreds of waders and…

Gravel Hole is a disused sand and gravel quarry which has been colonised by a variety of lime-loving plants. As well as orchids, the rich flora includes cowslips, kidney vetch, field scabious and…

Hardwick Dene is a secret valley, a piece of quiet countryside that has been saved from development. Despite Hardwick’s proximity to urban Stockton, visitors can quickly forget the hustle and…

Hummersea supports over a thousand plants and is the largest “colony” in our area. They grow well here because the sloping tops to the rock cliffs are dotted with wet springs giving broad patches…

Hunt Cliff in summer is awash with the clamorous calls of kittiwakes. The birds arrive back at the colonies from February, having spent all the winter months at sea, and they stay until August.…

The skyline to the south of Middlesbrough is dominated by a long, green, wooded slope stretching all the way from Wilton Castle to the rocky outcrop and cluster of radio masts at Eston Nab. This…

Margrove Ponds lies at the centre of the beautiful Margrove Valley. While the large expanse of open water is the main feature, this site also includes a variety of other habitats. Fenland…

Maze Park is a green oasis right at the centre of Teesside. Climb one of its landscaped mounds to enjoy panoramic views of the conurbation. Much of the site has been planted with a variety of…