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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Portrack Marsh is one of the area’s most important wildlife sites and lies at the very heart of Teesside. Portrack is designated a SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) because of the number…

The Howls is an ancient woodland in the steep valley of Char Beck. Each spring the woodland comes alive with birdsong and a beautiful show of woodland wildflowers.