Heritage Walks - Liverton Mines

The third in our series of heritage walks focusing on the ironstone mining history in Cleveland.

Located just out of Loftus, Liverton Mines began production in the 1870s, with the works continuing until its closer in 1923. There were discussions held about reopening the mine until the outbreak of World War 2, where these discussions would end until crossworking became possible from the nearby Kilton Mine. Known to be one of the poorer mines in the area, Liverton nevertheless contributed significantly to the economic and domestic development of the area.

The walk will take us from the entrance of Land of Iron into the woodland at Whitecliff across Loftus Bank. The walk consists of some steep climbing and a chance of mud if it has been raining in the days prior, so good walking boots are advised. The walk will take approximately 3 to 4 hours, so it is strongly advised that visitors bring drinking water with them as we will have no access to clean running water anywhere along our walk with the exception of when we begin and on the walk back. While the majority of the walk is in rural terrain, there will be some walking by and over active roads.

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

Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

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