Gravel Hole
Discover the hidden gems in an old sand and gravel quarry near Norton in Stockton - on - Tees. This quarry has been in-filled and is now owned by the Tees Valley Wildlife Trust who manage it for its fantastic orchids that can be seen in early summer.
The walk
To get to the reserve you will need to cross a busy railway but once inside it is a self contained gem. The walk is only 1 mile (1.5 km) and has interesting features at anytime but it really comes alive in June and July.
Geotrail Extra
If you want to know a bit more about the Gravel Hole Geotrail then these pages will give you lots of background information and useful links.
On each Geotrail you will see a little symbol ? which lets you know that there is more information about that subject here.
The Audio files
If you want to use an mp3 player instead of the trail guide and still have a guided walk then these are the trails for you. The routes are the same as the Geotrails but it is more like having your own guide and much less formal and more descriptive.
Gravel Hole Geo-Trail (mp3 version): Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
Gravel Hole Geo-Trail (m4a version): Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadAccess Trail
If you would like more information about the route of the Gravel Hole Geotrail then this map highlights steps, slopes, stiles and cliffs along with any hazards on the way.
GPS Trail
If you have a GPS and memory map software then you can download the trail here and use your GPS to navigate your way around.