Local Area.

“Ruswarp, in the beautiful valley of The Esk, where the river is nearing the sea, has an iron bridge and a tall, brick viaduct, an old mill where the wheel still turns, many new houses among the trees on the hillside, and old houses at the foot of a steep, winding hill where the modern church stands among flowers. Its tower and spire are 120 feet high. Inside is a bullet scarred crucifix, picked up at the battle field at Ypres, Belgium.

Not far from the church is the Old Hall, a dignified house built in Stuart times. Here lived Captain Bushell, who in the Civil War was sometimes for Parliament and sometimes for the King. It was a sad day for him when he betrayed Scarborough Castle to the Royalists, for it cost him his head”.

This apt quotation comes from Arthur Mee’s “The Kings England – Yorkshire North Riding” written in 1941.

Over the years the scene has obviously changed but not significantly. Near the iron road bridge and alongside the level crossing close to the station stands the Bridge Inn. Further up the road are several shops and a Post Office.

Ruswarp also offers a nine hole golf course, boating and a miniature steam railway. A walk of just over a mile westwards takes you to Sleights, the next station on the Esk Valley line, whilst joining the Esk Valley Walk near the Post Office, provides you with the opportunity to walk to Whitby (one and a half miles). The walk crosses the A171 near the new high level bridge.

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