This mountain is also called the Matterhorn of North Yorkshire but to me, it looks more like the Sphynx. It only acquired this shape after part of the mountain collapsed in the early 20th century. I visited on a clear day in February, when a super moon showed itself in daylight to add to the beauty of this scene (in my painting, I moved it a bit closer to the mountain to make a better composition).
Led by my much more energetic son, I climbed up the short, strenuous route and had to stop several times to catch my breath. It was well worth the climb, though, as the view across the North Yorkshire landscape was fantastic. On the way back down, we took a more leisurely path and encountered this strange building:
The plaque on one of the wall explained that it was a shooting lodge used by hunting parties for shelter in bad weather. By the time we reached it, the sun was already setting.
Roseberry Topping is a popular destination for walkers and I'm sure I will want to go back and enjoy it at a different time of year.
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