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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Saltburn Gill is a wildlife-rich SSSI woodland set in a lovely secluded valley leading to the coast at Saltburn. A dense canopy of oak and ash trees shelter a winding path that runs the entire…