レッドカーアンドクリーブランドの天然記念物・トップ6

Until 1912, Roseberry Topping had a smooth, sugarloaf‑like peak. A geological fault combined with underground mining caused a massive collapse, giving the summit its modern jagged profile. The climb up from the car park is steep and can be very busy, even before sunrise in winter where you can see a small procession of torches slowly ascending.

Great views north across the Tees Valley and also south and east into the deep wooded bowl of Guisborough Forest and the higher moors.

Great for all skills

This trig point on the northeast coastline near Saltburn by Sea offers breathtaking views to the north, encompassing Redcar and Saltburn, as well as stunning vistas to the south, overlooking the North York Moors coast.

Hanging Stone is a huge block of sandstone from which there are absolutely spectacular views to Roseberry Topping (to the south-west) as well as over Gisborough and Commondale Moors (to the east) and over the town of Guisborough to the north. In good weather, you will see all the way to the coast from here. Completely spellbinding.

Warsett Hill has a trig point at 166m which gives great views out to sea and along the coast in both directions. The area is owned and managed by the National Trust. The area carries the scars and remains of the Ironstone mining that occurred in the late 19th century including an old Guibal fan house, part of the ventilation system used to allow workers to breath underground.

This is one of the best preserved ancient pannierway in North Yorkshire. The paved stones have allowed walkers to cross this boggy and bleak moorland for hundreds of years.

The view from the top of Highcliff Nab across Middlesbrough and out over the North Sea is breathtaking. This gritstone crag is popular with rock climbers, so if the weather is dry and cool expect to be able to watch some scaling the cliffs.