Kildale

In 900 years, Kildale has been in the hands of only three families and the boundaries have never changed. Take a look at St Cuthberts Church, rebuilt in 1868, and accessible via the footbridge at the western end of the station. From Saxon times at least, a succession of churches have stood on this site. Viking burials were found beneath the floor of the previous church.

Walk away from the station for a few minutes, towards the Stokesley-Commondale road and turn left just before the Glebe Cottage Cafe and Tea Room. This will take you along part of the Cleveland Way, towards Captain Cook’s monument, which is one and a half miles away and gives superb views on a clear day.

The more adventurous walker can continue on to Great Ayton, via Roseberry Topping.

Turn right onto the main road towards Stokesley and you will find the Post Office and general stores. On the left and towards the Castleton end of this small village stands Kildale Hall, lived in by generations of the Sutcliffe family. With its household staff and a nursery providing flowers and vegetables throughout the year, the Hall was the dominant employer in the village.

Continue past the Post Office for a short distance then turn left to follow the Cleveland Way up onto the moor tops for an exhilarating walk to Battersby, where you can re-join the Esk Valley Railway.

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