Coate Moor

Visitor information

A view of open arable land with a range of hills on the skyline.

Coate Moor Wood

Immerse yourself within the rolling Yorkshire hills at Coate Moor and Gribdale Gate

Found on the edge of Middlesbrough, Gribdale Gate car park provides a great starting point for a network of paths and trails.

Follow the long-distance Cleveland Way footpath and adventure into Coate Moor, a forest haven just waiting to be explored. If you want to venture further afield, the trail runs up to the historic Captain Cook's monument. The steep climbs are definitely worth it for the unparalleled views across the Cleveland Hills!

No overnight camping is permitted.

At a glance

Network of walking trails
Captain Cook's monument

Things to do

Walking at Coate Moor

Walking is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful landscapes.

There are a range of paths starting from Gribdale Gate car park. Follow the long-distance Cleveland Way footpath to explore Coate Moor or get your blood pumping on the walk up to Captain Cooks monument.

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Nearby forests

A view of arable land with Roseberry Topping in the skyline

Guisborough Forest

Discover the most breathtaking views as you take a walk through stunning natural scenery at Guisborough Forest.

Nestled between Teesside and the North York Moors, Guisborough Forest is home to a trim trail, a cycling trail, play areas and superb walking trails for relaxing, connecting to nature and getting lost in the trees.

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Clay Bank

Nestled halfway up the slopes of the Cleveland Hills, Clay Bank is a great base for walkers, hikers and view seekers alike.

Clay Bank offers you easy access to the Cleveland Way, Yorkshire's famous 109 mile long trail that stretches from the dramatic coastline to the beautiful heather moorland.

Don't miss out on the panoramic views that stretch to Kildale, Roseberry Topping, Teesside.

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A line of conifer trees disappearing into the distance surrounding the right edge of a buttercup meadow.

Coatham Woods

Coatham wood, found near Stockton, is a community woodland, with the first trees planted in 1999.

The mosaic of broadleaved and conifer trees, as well as ponds and meadows makes Coatham a great habitat for all kinds of wildlife. Look out for newts and dragonflies around the ponds, or you may spot a deer grazing in one of the open areas. All five native species of owl have been spotted around the woodland.

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