Stainton Quarry straddles Stainton Beck, between the villages of Stainton and Thornton in Middlesbrough. A footbridge joins it to Kell Gate Green on the other side of the beck. These countryside sites provide three hectares of community-run open green space for local people.
You can enjoy views over the open countryside by following a circular footpath that snakes through woodland and meadow in Stainton Quarry. Kell Gate Green is a venue for village events and informal recreation.
All paths within the Quarry and Green are grass or wood chipped. The steep terrain and steps make Stainton Quarry difficult to access by people with limited mobility. Kell Gate Green has a flatter surface and disabled access kissing gates. There are also benches close to the entrance.
Address
Kell Gate Green, Thornton Road, Middlesbrough, TS8 9BS
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Friends of Stainton and Thornton Green Spaces
The Friends of Stainton and Thornton Green Spaces group is active in caring for and enhancing these sites to provide a community resource. The group leases Stainton Quarry from Middlesbrough Council and Kell Gate Green from the Pennyman Estate. The group runs a range of events and activities throughout the year aimed at families, in conjunction with the Tees Valley Wildlife Trust.
To get involved, contact Alan Liddle on 01642 598234 or email 49liddle@gmail.com.