Guisborough Forest

Visitor information

Opening hours

The Visitor Centre is a joint venture managed and run by Redcar & Cleveland Council. It is open 7 days per week and further information is available here.

How to find us

Pinchinthorpe, Guisborough

Sat Nav Postcode: TS14 8HD

By Car

From Guisborough take the A171 west to the A173. Follow the A173 for 300 metres and look for the entrance to Guisborough Forest and Walkway Visitor Centre on the left side of the road.

Access on foot can also made via Belmangate and Butt Lane in Guisborough and via Hutton Lowcross village.

OS Grid Ref

NZ 586152

Get directions

54.5291813, -1.0957031

Parking and prices

The car park at Guisborough is owned by by Redcar and Cleveland Council, please see their website for more information.

Additional information

Number of accessible parking spaces: 0

There are no designated accessible parking spaces at this forest, have you seen our Easy Access trails page?

Facilities and access

Picnic area

Play Area

Contact details

E-Mail Address

yorkshirefd@forestryengland.uk

Explore this stunning location at the gateway of Teesside and the North York Moors

Discover the most breathtaking views as you take a walk through stunning natural scenery at Guisborough Forest.

Nestled between Teesside and the North York Moors, Guisborough Forest is home to a trim trail, a cycling trail, play areas and superb walking trails for relaxing, connecting to nature and getting lost in the trees.

Our newly installed Superworm Trail is the perfect opportunity to discover the small but mighty creatures in the much-loved story and unlock your inner forest hero!

At a glance

3 walking trails
1 cycling trail
Play area
Superworm trail

Things to do

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Blue cycle route at Guisborough Forest

An easy to moderate trail of 4.5 miles.

The route includes climbs and ascents requiring some cycling skills and fitness.

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Picnics at Guisborough Forest

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at our beautiful picnic area, just bring along good food and company!

To prevent forest fires and reduce waste, please do not bring any barbecues into our forests.

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Real Christmas Trees at Guisborough Forest

Buy your real Christmas tree from Flatts Lane Woodland Country Park or Guisborough Forest and Walkway this year for a wonderful experience and the highest quality, British Christmas trees.

Treasured family traditions make Christmas extra special so join us this festive season to make choosing the perfect tree part of yours. Wrap up warm, pull on your boots and make it a day for everyone to remember at Guisborough Forest.

Tree sales at Guisborough Forest and Walkway

From 29 November, experts from Friends of Guisborough Forest and Walkway will be on hand to help you choose from hundreds of Norway spruces and Nordman firs.

Join us Tuesday - Sundays between 10am and 3pm for Christmas Tree sales.

This year all proceeds from the sale of the trees will go towards improving facilities at the two venues. Visit the Friends Facebook page.

Christmas events and activities in our forest

Wellies crunching through twigs and leaves. Steaming hot chocolate and a cheek-warming tea. Walking trails and special memories. It’s more than a trip to pick up your Christmas tree.

Enjoy a full day out with your loved ones! At Guisborough Forest we have wonderful winter walks and brilliant bike rides for you to make the experience extra special.

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Superworm trail at Guisborough Forest

Discover the small but mighty creatures in the much-loved story and learn about the everyday heroic feats of minibeasts in the forest.

The new self-led trail features brightly illustrated panels and a trail pack full of fun activities, including your very own mask.

Set off with Superworm and become a forest superhero!

Superworm lasso a trail activity pack!

What superhero antics will you pull off in your forest superhero mask?

Inside the Superworm trail pack you’ll find:

Kraft bag to colour in Forest superhero mask 7 creature facts cards Activity sheet to complete at home Stickers Pencil and crayon Trail leaflet

To keep visitors and our staff safe we are asking that people make contactless payments when buying their trail activity packs and wear a face covering during the purchase.

Follow the trail

The trail should keep the young ones entertained for around an hour leaving plenty of time to find more fun and explore the forest.

It is important that visitors follow social distancing guidelines along the trail and keep 2m apart from other groups where possible.

Share your experiences and photos with #SuperwormTrail

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Silton Forest

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