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Damaged route to top of landmark restored

Andrew Davies The aerial view of Roseberry Topping which is covered in orange-looking plants. Paths can be seen going up the side and fields can be seen in the distance.Andrew Davies
The first path on Roseberry Topping has been repaired

The first of 10 footpaths to the top of a damaged landmark has been restored.

Work began in June to repair the trails on Roseberry Topping, a hill on the edge of the North York Moors, which has been damaged by erosion and footfall.

The National Trust and North York Moors National Park Authority repaired and resurfaced the path and work will now move onto the remaining nine, staggered over the next few years.

The British Mountaineering Council's Mike Conlon said the erosion had been caused by walkers stepping off the constructed path, leaving it elevated.

Upland grasses will be planted to reduce scarring to the hillside.

Visitors have been reminded to stick to the paths to allow the area to settle and allow the flora to regrow.

Andrew Davies Stone steps leading up the hill where the ground is eroded on either side, creating dips.Andrew Davies
Sides of the path had been eroded due to footfall

Gail Buzzard, general manager for the National Trust, said the charity wanted to "balance our conservation activity with people visiting Roseberry Topping".

"It's good to see the results of the first path and this is just the start," she said.

Andrew Davies The stone steps now cover the whole of the path and the eroded sides have gone.Andrew Davies
Walkers have been asked to stick to the newly repaired path

Joel Brookfield, director of recreation and wellbeing at the North York Moors National Park Authority, said: "Visitors can continue to enjoy their trip to the top and wildlife can slowly move back in and reclaim any lost habitats as repair work evolves."

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