Spring Walks Around Guisborough and Roseberry Topping

As the days grow longer and the first signs of spring appear across the hillsides, there is no better time to lace up your boots and explore the stunning walking country around Guisborough.

Roseberry Topping is the obvious starting point. Often called the Matterhorn of Cleveland, this distinctive peak rewards a relatively short but steep climb with panoramic views stretching from the North York Moors to the Teesside coast. On a clear spring morning, you can see all the way to the Durham Dales. The circular route from Newton under Roseberry car park takes around two hours and is suitable for reasonably fit walkers.

For something gentler, Guisborough Forest offers miles of waymarked trails through mixed woodland. The paths are well maintained and mostly flat, making them ideal for families with younger children or anyone who fancies a leisurely stroll. Keep your eyes open for roe deer and the first bluebells of the season pushing through the forest floor.

Just south of Guisborough, the Highcliff Nab walk provides another rewarding option. The trail climbs through woodland before opening out onto a dramatic escarpment with sweeping views across the Tees Valley. It is a quieter alternative to Roseberry Topping and a local favourite for good reason.

If you prefer a coastal walk, Saltburn to Skinningrove along the Cleveland Way is a spectacular clifftop route that takes in the dramatic coastline at its springtime best. Allow around three hours for the return trip and stop at Saltburn for a well-earned coffee afterwards.

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