A specialist helicopter team has been lifting tonnes of stone to help complete the final phase of footpath restoration at the iconic Roseberry Topping.
A specialist helicopter team has been safely manoeuvring tonnes of stone and aggregate required for the final phase of footpath restoration work at Roseberry Topping.
The primary aims of the project on the much-loved local feature on the outskirts of Teesside are to provide better surfaces and drainage for walkers.
A total of six footpaths will be improved this year following the recent approval of a planning application by the North York Moors National Park.
Heavy materials have been lifted into the required areas, allowing teams on the ground to carry out the essential conservation work.
The project is a partnership between the National Trust and the North York Moors National Park, enabling expert teams across the two organisations to work closely together to ensure visitors can continue to safely enjoy walking on and around the famous landmark.
Work already completed includes the main walking route from Newton under Roseberry, from the edge of Newton Woods to the summit, and the woodland path through Cliff Ridge Woods, which links Great Ayton railway station to the summit. This completed section covers a distance of just over one kilometre.
The work on the six paths this year will see a further 1.4 kilometres improved. Given the steep and exposed nature of much of the terrain, the project requires a huge effort from the teams working on the ground.
Gail Buzzard, General Manager for the National Trust, said:
"We’re delighted to be commencing the final stage of works. For many locals, Roseberry Topping is a symbol of home and it matters to me that residents and visitors can safely access and enjoy their time walking in the area.
We have specialist landscape contractors who are highly experienced in this kind of work and we’re all looking forward to seeing the end result. I’d like to thank visitors for their continued patience whilst work progresses."
Diversions will be in place to ensure the safety of everyone, and visitors are kindly asked to stick to the designated routes during this time.
In addition to improving access, the restored paths will help protect Roseberry Topping by reducing erosion where heavy footfall wears away the surface. This erosion leaves bare ground vulnerable to water run-off during heavy rain.
Joel Brookfield, Director of Recreation and Wellbeing at the North York Moors National Park Authority, said:
"Roseberry Topping is one of the most iconic landmarks in the Teesside area and a place that many people come to experience the North York Moors and reconnect with nature and the environment. With significant work already carried out on key routes to the summit, it’s great to see real progress being made and to be working with the National Trust to protect this special hill and improve the experience for those who visit."
As a conservation charity, the National Trust relies on external funding and the generous support of donors to carry out much of its work.
The organisation understands how special Roseberry Topping is to local communities and is working with the National Park Authority to secure the future of the landscape at the site, noting that successful grant applications will largely pay for the footpath restoration work.
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