Reserves and species

Posted by teesvalley
2011-05-03 14:20

Bowesfield

A wetland reserve formed by three loops in the River Tees. It homes an increasing and varied number of birds such as stonechat, water rail and curlew. Otters and sand martins are often spotted along the river. Reed bunting and harvest mouse live in the reedbeds whilst roe deer can often be seen

Reserve details
Trust: 
Tees Valley Wildlife Trust
Size: 
53.00
Short Description: 
A wetland reserve in the vicinity of the River Tees
Smartphone Description: 
A wetland reserve formed by three loops in the River Tees. It homes an increasing and varied number of birds such as stonechat, water rail and curlew. Otters and sand martins are often spotted along the river. Reed bunting and harvest mouse live in the reedbeds whilst roe deer can often be seen
Location
Address: 
Kingfisher Way
Town: 
Stockton-on-Tees
County: 
Tees Valley
Postcode: 
TS18 3NB
Grid ref: 
NZ 446 164
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Yes
Access info: 
Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Parking is available adjacent to Archer's Law offices
Grazing animals: 
no
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Tees Valley Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01287 636382
Reserve email address: 
info@teeswildlife.org
Reserver deep link: 
http://teeswildlife.org/new/bowesfield
Photos
Photo: 
Bowesfield
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by teesvalley
2011-05-03 14:20

Hardwick Dene & Elm Tree Wood

Consisting of two beck valleys and grassland, this reserve is a mosaic of habitats. The most abundant wildlife is the scrubland, mainly hawthorn with blackthorn, dog rose and gorse. It provides nesting grounds for a range of birds. Wildflowers such as water mint and cuckoo flower can be seen here.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Tees Valley Wildlife Trust
Size: 
14.00
Short Description: 
Two steep sided beck valleys with an area of grassland in between
Smartphone Description: 
Consisting of two beck valleys and grassland, this reserve is a mosaic of habitats. The most abundant wildlife is the scrubland, mainly hawthorn with blackthorn, dog rose and gorse. It provides nesting grounds for a range of birds. Wildflowers such as water mint and cuckoo flower can be seen here.
Location
Address: 
Darlington Back Lane
Town: 
Stockton-on-Tees
County: 
Tees Valley
Postcode: 
TS19 8PE
Grid ref: 
NZ 421 206
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Yes
Access info: 
Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
On street parking in Cornforth Close
Grazing animals: 
no
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Tees Valley Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01287 636382
Reserve email address: 
info@teeswildlife.org
Reserver deep link: 
http://teeswildlife.org/new/hardwick
Photos
Photo: 
Hardwick Dene & Elm Tree Wood
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by teesvalley
2011-05-03 14:20

Portrack Marsh

Situated on the north band of the River Tees, the main lake of this reserve provides ample opportunities to see wintering duck and the grasshopper warbler. The fluctuating water levels dictate what birds are seen and when

Reserve details
Trust: 
Tees Valley Wildlife Trust
Size: 
11.00
Short Description: 
A lake fringed with Common Reed and Reedmace and a variety of bird species
Smartphone Description: 
Situated on the north band of the River Tees, the main lake of this reserve provides ample opportunities to see wintering duck and the grasshopper warbler. The fluctuating water levels dictate what birds are seen and when
Location
Address: 
Land off Marston Road, Portrack Lane
Town: 
Stockton-on-Tees
County: 
Tees Valley
Postcode: 
TS18 3PB
Grid ref: 
NZ 467 195
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Yes
Access info: 
Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Parking at the Tees Barrage and The Talpore inn
Grazing animals: 
no
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Tees Valley Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01287 636382
Reserve email address: 
info@teeswildlife.org
Reserver deep link: 
http://teeswildlife.org/new/portrack
Photos
Photo: 
Portrack Marsh
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by teesvalley
2011-05-03 14:20

Maze Park

Maze Park is an urban reserve, situated on former railway marshalling yards. The resulting landscaped mounds now feature a variety of broad-leaved species. Over 12 species of butterfly have been recorded on the other habitat type, grassland, and the proximity to the river provides ample opportunities to see common seals.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Tees Valley Wildlife Trust
Size: 
14.00
Short Description: 
An urban nature reserve situated on the south bank of the Tees
Smartphone Description: 
Maze Park is an urban reserve, situated on former railway marshalling yards. The resulting landscaped mounds now feature a variety of broad-leaved species. Over 12 species of butterfly have been recorded on the other habitat type, grassland, and the proximity to the river provides ample opportunities to see common seals.
Location
Address: 
Navigation Way
Town: 
Thornaby
County: 
Tees Valley
Postcode: 
TS18 2QW
Grid ref: 
NZ 467 191
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Yes
Access info: 
Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Parking at the Tees Barrage and The Talpore inn
Grazing animals: 
no
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Tees Valley Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01287 636382
Reserve email address: 
info@teeswildlife.org
Reserver deep link: 
http://teeswildlife.org/new/mazepark
Photos
Photo: 
Maze Park
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by teesvalley
2011-05-03 14:20

Brewsdale

This reserve is a narrow lowland valley with a scrub woodland on its steep slopes. Large specimens of field maple can be seen and in spring and summer a range of woodland species occur, including early purple orchid and sanicle. Good numbers of ringlet butterfly and bird species such as yellowhammer and tree sparrow can be seen here

Reserve details
Trust: 
Tees Valley Wildlife Trust
Size: 
10.00
Short Description: 
A narrow lowland valley with wooded slopes
Smartphone Description: 
This reserve is a narrow lowland valley with a scrub woodland on its steep slopes. Large specimens of field maple can be seen and in spring and summer a range of woodland species occur, including early purple orchid and sanicle. Good numbers of ringlet butterfly and bird species such as yellowhammer and tree sparrow can be seen here
Location
Address: 
Seamer Road, Hilton, Cleveland
Town: 
Stockton-on-Tees
County: 
Tees Valley
Postcode: 
TS15 5LB
Grid ref: 
NZ 467 108
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Yes
Access info: 
Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
No
Parking info: 
Nearest car park 15 minute walk, in Hilton Village
Grazing animals: 
no
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Tees Valley Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01287 636382
Reserve email address: 
info@teeswildlife.org
Reserver deep link: 
http://teeswildlife.org/new/Brewsdalenaturereserve
Photos
Photo: 
Brewsdale
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by teesvalley
2011-05-03 14:20

Margrove Ponds

Made up of a large shallow lake fringed by reedbeds, reed swamp and scrub patches, this reserve attracts over 130 species of bird. Species found here differ with the carying water levels, from sedge warblers throughtout the summer to tufted duck throughout the year

Reserve details
Trust: 
Tees Valley Wildlife Trust
Size: 
7.40
Short Description: 
A large shallow lake fringed by reedbeds
Smartphone Description: 
Made up of a large shallow lake fringed by reedbeds, reed swamp and scrub patches, this reserve attracts over 130 species of bird. Species found here differ with the carying water levels, from sedge warblers throughtout the summer to tufted duck throughout the year
Location
Address: 
Margrove Park
Town: 
Saltburn by the Sea
County: 
Tees Valley
Postcode: 
TS12 3BZ
Grid ref: 
NZ 654 162
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Yes
Access info: 
Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
No
Parking info: 
No parking except for 500m away at the Margrove Heritage Centre
Grazing animals: 
no
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Tees Valley Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01287 636382
Reserve email address: 
info@teeswildlife.org
Reserver deep link: 
http://teeswildlife.org/new/margroveponds
Photos
Photo: 
Margrove Ponds
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by teesvalley
2011-05-03 14:20

The Howls

This reserve is a pretty woodland dominated by ash and sycamore. It features gooseberry in parts and spring flowers include early purple orchids, violets and the locally uncommon twayblades. The Char Beck runs through the reserve and plants such as Marsh Marigolds and Meadowsweet thrive here

Reserve details
Trust: 
Tees Valley Wildlife Trust
Size: 
8.10
Short Description: 
A pretty woodland reserve running anlong the valley of Char Beck
Smartphone Description: 
This reserve is a pretty woodland dominated by ash and sycamore. It features gooseberry in parts and spring flowers include early purple orchids, violets and the locally uncommon twayblades. The Char Beck runs through the reserve and plants such as Marsh Marigolds and Meadowsweet thrive here
Location
Address: 
Dalton Piercy village
Town: 
Hartlepool
County: 
Tees Valley
Postcode: 
TS27 3JA
Grid ref: 
NZ 463 316
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Yes
Access info: 
The paths can be muddy after rain and care should be taken when using the flight of steps near the reserve entrance. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Park on the hard standing next to the gates
Walking information: 
The paths can be muddy after rain and care should be taken when using the flight of steps near the reserve entrance
Grazing animals: 
no
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Tees Valley Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01287 636382
Reserve email address: 
info@teeswildlife.org
Reserver deep link: 
http://teeswildlife.org/new/howls
Photos
Photo: 
The Howls
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by teesvalley
2011-05-03 14:20

Coatham Marsh

Coatham Marsh features two large lakes and Middle and West Marsh. There wetland features attract a diverse range of birds in nationally important numbers. Different species appear at different times of year, from the Shelduck in spring to the widgeon and teal in winter. Mammals seen here include foxes, stoat and water vole.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Tees Valley Wildlife Trust
Size: 
54.00
Short Description: 
An important wetland site for many important birds
Smartphone Description: 
Coatham Marsh features two large lakes and Middle and West Marsh. There wetland features attract a diverse range of birds in nationally important numbers. Different species appear at different times of year, from the Shelduck in spring to the widgeon and teal in winter. Mammals seen here include foxes, stoat and water vole.
Location
Address: 
Warrenby Road
Town: 
Redcar
County: 
Tees Valley
Postcode: 
TS10 5BW
Grid ref: 
NZ674 208
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Yes
Access info: 
The paths around the reserve are largely surfaced providing good access all year round.
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
There is limited free car parking on the reserve off Tod Point Road, otherwise a public car park is available on the seafront on Majuba Road
Walking information: 
To walk around the entire site would be a distance of approximately 2
Grazing animals: 
no
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Tees Valley Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01287 636382
Reserve email address: 
info@teeswildlife.org
Reserver deep link: 
http://teeswildlife.org/new/coatham
Photos
Photo: 
Coatham Marsh
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by teesvalley
2011-05-03 14:20

Gravel Hole

An interesting site to visit at any time of the year, Gravel hole is a small disused sand and gravel pit with a mixture of grassland and scrub. It is buzzing with butterflies and other insects in the summer, which is also the best time to see the wildflowers. Woodpeckers, winter thrushes and waxwings may also make an appearance throughout the year

Reserve details
Trust: 
Tees Valley Wildlife Trust
Size: 
5.00
Short Description: 
A little wildlife oasis in the heart of residential Teesside
Smartphone Description: 
An interesting site to visit at any time of the year, Gravel hole is a small disused sand and gravel pit with a mixture of grassland and scrub. It is buzzing with butterflies and other insects in the summer, which is also the best time to see the wildflowers. Woodpeckers, winter thrushes and waxwings may also make an appearance throughout the year
Location
Address: 
Off Shearwater Lane, Norton
Town: 
Stockton-on-Tees
County: 
Tees Valley
Postcode: 
TS20 1SN
Grid ref: 
NZ 447 231
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Yes
Access info: 
The sandy soil makes the site free draining and so the paths can be walked throughout the year.
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Park at the end of Shearwater Lane
Walking information: 
The sandy soil makes the site free draining and so the paths can be walked throughout the year.
Grazing animals: 
no
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Tees Valley Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01287 636382
Reserve email address: 
info@teeswildlife.org
Reserver deep link: 
http://teeswildlife.org/new/gravel
Photos
Photo: 
Gravel Hole
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by teesvalley
2011-05-03 14:20

Saltburn Gill

An attractive woodland with a stream along the western boundary, this site represents what used to cover East Cleveland. Woodland wildflowers make an attractive view in summer, with wild garlic, bluebells and the Lesser Celandines. There is an abundance of summer migrant birds, including chiffchaffs and willow warbler

Reserve details
Trust: 
Tees Valley Wildlife Trust
Size: 
21.00
Short Description: 
A good example of the type of woodland that would once have covered East Cleveland
Smartphone Description: 
An attractive woodland with a stream along the western boundary, this site represents what used to cover East Cleveland. Woodland wildflowers make an attractive view in summer, with wild garlic, bluebells and the Lesser Celandines. There is an abundance of summer migrant birds, including chiffchaffs and willow warbler
Location
Address: 
Saltburn Road
Town: 
Saltburn by the Sea
County: 
Tees Valley
Postcode: 
TS12 2QS
Grid ref: 
NZ676205
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Yes
Access info: 
Due to the nature of the terrain the paths are often muddy in the winter and care should be taken when climbing the steep flight of steps. Inaccessible to wheelchair users
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Parking is available through out the year in the Public Car Park below Cat Nab. The Car Park is free from Nov - March, April - Oct it will cost
Walking information: 
Due to the nature of the terrain the paths are often muddy in the winter and care should be taken when climbing the steep flight of steps. Due to the nature of the path and ground conditions the site is not really suitable for disabled access.
Grazing animals: 
no
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Tees Valley Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01287 636382
Reserve email address: 
info@teeswildlife.org
Reserver deep link: 
http://teeswildlife.org/new/saltburngill
Photos
Photo: 
Saltburn Gill
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve