Join Land of Iron for the fourth of our guided heritage walks exploring the remains, landscapes and stories of East Cleveland’s ironstone mining industry.

This 2.5-mile walk will explore the streets and historic landmarks of Skinningrove, examining the development of the village and its relationship with the ironstone industry.

About Skinningrove

The first of many ironstone mines in Cleveland, Skinningrove Mine opened in 1848 and closed in 1958.

For more than 100 years, Skinningrove supplied ironstone to local iron and steelworks and helped jump-start the rise of the industrial powerhouse that would become the Cleveland Ironstone Industry.

Skinningrove was designed, built and developed by Pease & Partners, who were strict practitioners of Quaker beliefs. This had a profound impact on how local infrastructure was developed, with a focus on supporting the community and creating a hub where employees would have everything they could ever need.

During the walk, we will investigate the concept of the ‘model village’, exploring Skinningrove’s streets, historic landmarks and the ways in which Pease & Partners created a thriving community at the height of the Industrial Revolution.

The walk

The walk will begin at 10:00am from the Land of Iron car park.

The route is approximately 2.5 miles long and is expected to take around two and a half hours.

The walk takes place on flat, suburban ground and follows roads and pathways through Skinningrove.

Some sections of the route have limited or no footpath, and participants will need to take particular care around passing and oncoming traffic.

Comfortable walking shoes or other suitable footwear are recommended.

Event details

Date: Thursday 27 August 2026

Start time: 10:00am

Expected finish: Approximately 12:30pm

Meeting point: Land of Iron car park

Distance: Approximately 2.5 miles

Duration: Approximately two hours

Difficulty: Flat suburban route, with some sections affected by limited footpaths and traffic

Tickets: £7.50 per person

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What to bring

Please bring:

• Comfortable walking shoes or other suitable footwear

• Drinking water

• Weather-appropriate clothing

Please bring enough drinking water for the walk, as there are no water facilities along the route.

Places are limited, and tickets should be purchased in advance.

Children and supervision

Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Please consider the distance, route conditions and proximity to traffic when deciding whether the walk is suitable for younger participants.

Land of Iron’s programme of events and activities is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players.