Roseberry Topping may be known by many different names to people whether it be Rosey, Odin’s Seat or the Yorkshire Matterhorn. The 320 metre high hill was previously named by the Vikings although they changed it between Othensburg, Ohenseberg, Ounsberry and Ouesberry before it became Roseberry. Back in 1912 a collapse occurred causing the peak to resemble its current iconic shape potentially caused by nearby mining.
The topping is within walking distance for us and is always a reminder for us when we’re nearly home. Not only is it where we first met but its locality is also a massive plus for our photography as it allows us to visit at short notice should the conditions look good for photography and is especially useful during snowy / wintry conditions to save the need for driving on snow or ice covered roads. While extreme conditions look great at Roseberry it is beautiful at all times of year whether it be when the surrounding fields are lush green in spring, golden during harvest time or in May during bluebell season.
