A visit to my family in Middlesbrough for Christmas would not be complete without a wintery snap of Roseberry Topping. A motley crew of grandparents with sore knees, a dad with an injured hip and a three year old with a face like thunder at being dragged from her Christmas presents into a frosty morning, we didn’t think it wise to be too adventurous. So we headed to Guisborough Forest where there are walks and cycle routes for all abilities, on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors. The flat walkway along the former railway line was great for my 5 year old daughter on her bike and is pushchair friendly too. (if only I had brought it and saved myself the trauma of coaxing, bribing, dragging and ultimately carrying my tantruming youngest…) But there are many more routes and trails through the woods, which bring you out on top of the open moors for brilliant views.
If you really felt you had over indulged there’s a trim trail and to keep children entertained pond dipping, a playground and sculpture trail.
There is a large car park and toilet facilities at the visitors center too.
North East with Kids 