A spring walk in the North Yorkshire Moors is said to be among the greatest in Britain – have you tried it?
The hike up Roseberry Topping located on the Cleveland Way national trail is around 6.7 miles, and takes approximately 4.5 hours to complete.
The Guardian has hailed the route up the iconic landmark as a “grand” family day out around this time of year, as the “distinctive” hill “explodes with colour”.
Introducing its outdoor guide, the publisher shared: “There’s no contest: spring is the best of all seasons for walking. The sleepy countryside is awakening from winter’s harsh grip and a joyous sense of renewal is in the air.
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“Skylarks sing, flowers unfurl and baby lambs frolic in verdant fields.
“Wild garlic blossoms, butterflies soar and daffodils dance in the breeze. It’s as if nature is in celebration mode: winter is over and times of aplenty are ahead.”
It added: “Hiking from March to June is a colourful experience too. The palette is vibrant, effervescent and full of hope.
“Bluebells paint a violet masterpiece across woodland and blooming wildflowers sprinkle a kaleidoscope of yellows, whites, pinks and blues over meadows.
“Britain’s pleasant lands are no longer just green – a colourful tapestry is taking over.”
Have you hiked up Roseberry Topping? (Image: Tripadvisor) Take a look at the 10 greatest spring walks in Britain on The Telegraph’s website.
What did The Telegraph say about this North Yorkshire Moors spring walk?
The publisher explained: “It might be 13,643ft shorter than its Swiss namesake, but the so-called ‘Yorkshire Matterhorn’ is still an iconic landmark of the North York Moors National Park.
“Rising to just 1,049ft above sea level, Roseberry Topping is a mountain in miniature, featuring a cone-shaped peak and a jagged cliff-scarred shoulder.
“It’s a surprisingly tough little climb, but one the whole family can enjoy, as long as little ones are determined and grandparents are sprightly.”
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It added: “Located on the Cleveland Way national trail, to the south of Middlesbrough, Roseberry Topping is an adventurous day out at any time of the year, but in spring this distinctive hill explodes with colour.
“Throughout April and May, the hill’s lower flanks – particularly in the mature, broadleaved Newton Wood – are cloaked in a vivid purple quilt of bluebells.
“You can experience this natural wonder without the car too. Simply hop on a train to Great Ayton, the starting point for this 6.7-mile route.”
Follow the OS map route here.
Those who have enjoyed a hike up Roseberry Topping have shared their thoughts on Tripadvisor.
One person commented: “My family and I LOVE Rosebery topping and it has some if the best views. There is parking at the base, and public toilets and usually an ice cream van also at the bottom. It sadly isn’t wheelchair accessible as there are steps and a little bit of rocks near the summit.
“There views are lovely and around half way up is a beautiful woodland with lots of lovely flowers. There are loads of other walks in the area as well which are just as good!”
Another posted: “Gorgeous climb. Love how it’s been made easier by sorting the steps out, means my little 4yr old was able to join us & he did better than the rest of us.
Views are to die for.
