Almost next to the station is Beggar's Bridge, the famous packhorse bridge built by Thomas Ferries in 1619. An ancient pannierway, made of stone trods, passes up through Arncliffe Woods from here.

The small settlement of Carr End is next to the station. The main village of Glaisdale is a mile away. Like Grosmont, in the nineteenth century Glaisdale was an ironstone-mining village, similarly recognisable by its terraces of slate-roofed cottages.

Fly fishing

The River Esk affords excellent fly fishing for salmon and brown trout. Permission must be obtained from the landowners or clubs possessing fishing rights. Permits from Mr Simms, 01947 604658. Also see the North York Moors National Park fishing page

Arncliffe Arms (at Carr End)

Near the station
Tel: 01947 897555 www.arncliffearms.co.uk

Bank House Farm Hostel

Self catering accommodation for group holidays / activities. Sleeps 14.
Tel: 01947 897297 

Email: info@bankhousefarmhostel.co.uk

www.bankhousefarmhostel.co.uk

The Legend of Beggar’s Bridge film

The Legend of Beggar’s Bridge is an independent short film produced by Eboracum Pictures of York. This endearing folktale tells of the poor Tom Ferries and his secret relationship with the local squire’s daughter, Agnes Richardson, and reveals how the bridge and the legend came to be. www.beggarsbridge.com

Glaisdale Signal Box film

A short film extract from Railwatch about the signal boxes at Glaisdale and Battersby. First broadcast in 1989.

Walks

River Esk & Paddy Waddel's Railway

A 5-mile circular walk from the Arncliffe Arms criss-crossing the River Esk and the railway line. Full directions and map are given on the Arncliffe Arms website

Arncliffe Woods & Egton

A 4-mile circular route to Egton and back. Full directions and map are given on the Arncliffe Arms website

Esk is Best walk

A 2¾-mile linear walk along ancient stone trods through the stunning Esk Valley countryside, from Glaisdale station to Egton station.

• Download a pdf of the Esk is Best walk (A walk in the Esk Valley produced by the North York Moors National Park Authority, from NYMNP website)

Farming Matters walk

A 6-mile linear walk from Egton station to Glaisdale station through the secluded valley of Glaisdale. After a relatively gentle climb to Grange Head Farm, the route crosses over the tops before it descends into Glaisdale.

• Download a pdf of the Farming Matters walk (A walk in the Esk Valley produced by the North York Moors National Park Authority, from NYMNP website)

Four walks from the Arncliffe Arms

You can download the following walksheets from the Arncliffe Arms website: Lealholm and Glaisdale Swang (6.5 miles); Paddy Waddel's Railway (5 miles); Arncliffe Woods and Delves (3.5 miles); Arncliffe Woods and Egton Bridge (4 miles).

Esk Valley Walk

The Esk Valley Walk passes through Glaisdale. More about the Esk Valley Walk.

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