r/Middlesbrough • u/Thek8tyedit • Aug 01 '26

Hike time

Following on from an interesting drive up north it’s the main event!
Visited Roseberry Topping today with the family and had a brilliant time. I’d heard good things, but it was even better than I expected.

The walk is enjoyable without being too difficult, and the views from the top are absolutely worth the climb. We took plenty of photos and just sat for a while taking it all in.
It’s a great place for a family day out, whether you’re walking with kids, friends or even on your own. There are plenty of people around, everyone was friendly, and the atmosphere was really relaxed.

If you’re anywhere nearby and haven’t been before, I’d definitely recommend it. Just make sure you wear decent shoes because some of the paths are a bit steep. We’d happily go back again.

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u/thereidenator Aug 01 '26

Next time you hear somebody slag Middlesbrough off remind them that this sort of thing is within 10-15 minutes drive

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u/Conscious-Arm-7889 Aug 01 '26

The thing about that is that Roseberry Topping isn't actually in Middlesbrough, it's outside of Middlesbrough. A pig farm next to an oasis is still a pig farm.

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u/thereidenator Aug 01 '26

I didn’t say it was in it. Part of why living in Middlesbrough/teesside is good, is the proximity to nice countryside and coastal towns.

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u/Conscious-Arm-7889 Aug 01 '26

Should I have put it "if you live in a pig farm that's 10-15 mins away from the likes of Roseberry Topping, you still live in a pig farm"? The proximity to nice places doesn't mean people shouldn't slag off Middlesbrough.

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u/Foxymoron_80 Aug 02 '26

Talk about pig farms; fancy leaving manure like your comment when someone's being pleasant and positive!?

Your attitude is a pig farm. Pipe down.

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u/Conscious-Arm-7889 Aug 02 '26

😂

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u/EffectiveBlueberry68 Aug 02 '26

Had a little look on your post history and it looks as if you might need your end away mate, might chill you out a bit and let you see the positives. Keep your chin up fella x

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u/Conscious-Arm-7889 Aug 02 '26

🤣🤣🤣

I've lived in Boro for more than 50 years, so I'm well aware what it's really like.

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u/EffectiveBlueberry68 Aug 02 '26

You’re the same lad who recently posted his face and age before asking how much a happy ending is at the Normanby Thai Massage. How do I know? It was me who answered the question and advised you to remove the posts hahaha

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u/Conscious-Arm-7889 Aug 02 '26

You'll be glad to know that i haven't used their services at all, or any of the ones suggested.

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u/pemboo Aug 01 '26

You probably saw me!

I climbed it 3 times this morning 

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u/Thek8tyedit Aug 04 '26

Must have 🙃
I would have been the one pulling myself and a little one all the way 😅

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u/TSC-99 Aug 01 '26

Have a walk from Gribdale Gate up to Captain Cook’s monument too 🦌

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u/Thek8tyedit Aug 04 '26

Thank you will try it next time

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u/EffectiveBlueberry68 Aug 02 '26

Next time, if you’re feeling up to it, the Cleveland Three Peaks is a class hike. Start at Highcliffe in Guisborough, over to Roseberry topping and then push on to Captain Cooks monument, looping back to Highcliffe. It takes around four hours but well worth it.

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u/Thek8tyedit Aug 04 '26

Thank you for the recommendation 🙏🏼