Activities at Guisborough Forest

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Activities at Guisborough Forest

A family of four cycling on forest trail
Blue cycle route at Guisborough Forest
Shot of legs and wellies of two people walking through forest holding Gruffalo paper bag
Gruffalo Party Trail at Guisborough
A individual sitting on a picnic table within bluebells
Picnics at Guisborough Forest
Close-up of two people's walking boots stood on forest ground.
Walking trails at Guisborough Forest
Woman walking through the forest towards sunbeams
Wellbeing trail at Guisborough Forest

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A view of open arable land with a range of hills on the skyline.

Found on the edge of Middlesbrough, Gribdale Gate car park provides a great starting point for a network of paths and trails. 

Follow the long-distance Cleveland Way footpath and adventure into Coate Moor, a forest haven just waiting to be explored. If you want to venture further afield, the trail runs up to the historic Captain Cook's monument. The steep climbs are definitely worth it for the unparalleled views across the Cleveland Hills!

No overnight camping is permitted.

A view of arable land with Roseberry Topping in the skyline

Nestled halfway up the slopes of the Cleveland Hills, Clay Bank is a great base for walkers, hikers and view seekers alike.

Clay Bank offers you easy access to the Cleveland Way, Yorkshire's famous 109 mile long trail that stretches from the dramatic coastline to the beautiful heather moorland. 

Don't miss out on the panoramic views that stretch to Kildale, Roseberry Topping, Teesside. 

A line of conifer trees disappearing into the distance surrounding the right edge of a buttercup meadow.

Coatham wood, found near Stockton, is a community woodland, with the first trees planted in 1999.

The mosaic of broadleaved and conifer trees, as well as ponds and meadows makes Coatham a great habitat for all kinds of wildlife. Look out for newts and dragonflies around the ponds, or you may spot a deer grazing in one of the open areas. All five native species of owl have been spotted around the woodland.

A forest track with trees either side. In the distance is a view across a valley covered by forest.

Adjacent to Over Silton village, Silton Forest is a great place for an energetic walk, peaceful picnic or breath of fresh air. 

Start your forest adventure from the Moor Lane Car Park and prepare for some blood pumping climbs. Trust us when we say the views are worth it! 

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