Chop Gate, situated at the foot of the Cleveland Hills, has several B&Bs and a pub. The peculiar name has nothing to do with chopping. It comes from the Old English 'ceap', meaning a pedlar, suggesting that the village was once a centre for trading. The town's name is not pronounced as you would expect - but is actually pronounced 'Chop Yat'.
Nearby Clay Bank Top is where the B1257 crosses the Coast to Coast footpath. There is no accommodation around Clay Bank Top, so walkers are advised to spend the night at Chop Gate.