Its name might not sound much like a summit but Roseberry Topping is a truly eye-catching hill. So arresting is it from a distance that it’s known locally as the …

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North York Moors National Park

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Location: Great Ayton, Hambleton, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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1. Captain Cook's Monument & Roseberry Topping loop from Great Ayrton — North York Moors National Park

12.2km

03:37

340m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Roseberry Topping – UK Hill Walks for Beginners

10.4km

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320m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Roseberry Topping loop — North York Moors National Park

4.41km

01:25

170m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Dan Hobson

November 26, 2018

Roseberry Topping erupts proudly from the level landscape of the North York Moors; its dramatic shape inspiring many photographers and painters. It’s a relatively challenging, but manageable, hike to the summit, and you’re treated to spectacular views once there.

Roseberry Topping is known locally as the ‘Yorkshire Matterhorn’ because its shape reminds people of the pyramidal peak that straddles the Swiss and Italian border. There are a few different route options to the top, of varying difficulties.

Josh Hindmarsh

June 18, 2018

Lovely views of surrounding countryside. Numerous paths lead to the summit, all of varying difficulty.

Trail Magazine

December 13, 2019

Its alter-ego as the Matterhorn of Yorkshire might be pushing credulity a little, but there’s no denying Roseberry Topping’s prominence. Sticking out from the plateau of the North York Moors, its hooked summit is visible for miles around as the only thing of any great height. And for that reason, the view from its top is superb.

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