Ruswarp is a village on the boundary of the National Park. It has a range of shops and a pub. Crossing the River Esk downstream is an impressive viaduct, 120 feet high, which was built (using 5,250,000 bricks) to carry the Scarborough-to-Whitby railway line, which was closed in 1965. The viaduct is now owned by Sustrans and carries "The Cinder Track" (a walk/cycleway along the former Whitby-to-Scarborough railway line).

The Bridge Inn

Across the road, opposite the station
High Street, Ruswarp, Whitby YO21 1NJ
Tel: 01947 602780

Ruswarp Pleasure Boats

Two minutes walk from Ruswarp railway station
Rowing boats and canoes
Open seven days a week 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
'Millbeck', The Carrs, Ruswarp, Whitby, North Yorkshire. YO21 1RL
Tel: 01947 604658/601610
www.ruswarp-pleasure-boats.co.uk

Special Steam Weekends
Open weekends Easter to October and all school holidays
Tel: 01947 602605

Walks

There is a pleasant and physically undemanding walk between Ruswarp and Whitby (approximately 1½ miles) mostly along a stone pannierway, know as Monks Trod. The walk is signposted from the main street in Ruswarp. Follow the Esk Valley Walk signs to Whitby.

Esk Valley Walk

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

The heritage steam train services from Pickering to Whitby do not stop at Ruswarp station.

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