Poor Roseberry Topping is looking a bit jaded, she has been well trodden and now there is a digger on paths trying to mend the terrible wear from constant foot fall. She badly needs a rest but it would be very difficult to police even if they decided to give her a rest. This poor mountain was never subjected to this sort of wear even 15 years ago, it just seems to be the in thing to hike to the top and back. I am hoping the tides turn one day soon and give her a well earned rest.
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Thank you for all your lovely comments and favs all are appreciated and welcome.
Oh poor old girl, that's not good. I can remember many days when I used to hike with Hubby and we wouldn't see a soul all day. These days there seem to be people everywhere, especially the "selfie brigade" who don't seem so interested in the places they go, just to tick them off and post something on Instagram. Kind of sad really. Beautiful shot of Roseberry Topping. Hope she gets a rest this Winter
We humans seem to destroy the things in nature we love - Such a beautiful spot on the landscape. The places that were always popular seem to have doubled in numbers since the covid, and the diminishing of open spaces due to this urge to build on any spot of land !We have a lot to answer for. !
If folks aren't doing anything but hiking up and down, then it's Mother Nature who isn't up to the challenge. People are doing healthy things. Perhaps it could be closed temporarily periodically to be reconditioned.
I remember roseberry topping from when I lived in Middlesbrough as a little girl. Our family moved away when I was 5, but we still we returned to visit friends and family. I do hope the Topping gets a rest soon
Very sad about this. Such a lovely hill which has become common on 365 through your pictures of it. Glad action is being taken to correct what is wrong with it.
