Ruswarp

Before you go: the practical facts

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Parking

Ruswarp has no official public car park; neither the National Park nor North Yorkshire Council lists one here. Whitby's council car parks are close by; see /plan/parking.

Toilets

we have not found public toilets in Ruswarp on the council's list. Whitby is the nearest sure option.

Shops and cash

the nearest Post Office counter we have confirmed is in Sleights.

Buses

Arriva service 95 runs between Whitby and Sleights via Ruswarp, roughly hourly, Monday to Saturday, with no Sunday buses. The Coastliner 840 (Leeds, York, Pickering, Whitby) also calls at Ruswarp.

Trains

Ruswarp station is on the Esk Valley line between Whitby and Middlesbrough. In the current Northern timetable (to 12 December 2026) there are six trains a day towards Whitby from Monday to Saturday and four on Sundays, with a similar number the other way. Whitby is about five minutes away.

Dogs

the Bridge Inn welcomes well-behaved dogs. On farmland, keep dogs on a short lead near livestock.

A short history

Ruswarp Mill, a three storey brick building beside the river, carries a plaque saying the mills were built at the expense of Nathaniel Cholmley, with the date 1752; Historic England notes the interior burnt in 1911. Ruswarp Hall is older still: a Grade II* listed brick house of the late 17th century with stone mullioned windows and a grand central doorway. St Bartholomew's Church opened in 1869. It was designed by Charles Noel Armfield and was listed in 2023, with Historic England praising its painted chancel ceiling and stained glass.

On the river

the Esk at Ruswarp is a good place to slow down. Fishing for salmon and trout needs permission from the landowners or the clubs that hold the rights. Downstream, the tall brick viaduct that once carried the Scarborough to Whitby railway now carries the Cinder Track, a walking and cycling route along the old line. The Esk Valley Railway says it stands 120 feet high and used 5,250,000 bricks.

Walks

Ruswarp sits on the last stretch of the Esk Valley Walk. The National Park's Grosmont to Whitby section is 8 miles, passing through Sleights and Ruswarp before finishing at Whitby. Many walkers take the train out to Grosmont and walk back. See /walks/esk-valley-grosmont.

Where to eat and drink

The Bridge Inn, High Street: a riverside pub with cask ale, a garden and a dog-friendly bar. It serves food daily; check the pub's website for current hours, or ring 01947 605555. For more choice, Whitby is a short train or bus ride away.

Nearby

• Whitby
• Sleights
• Grosmont
• Goathland
• Getting around without a car

Ruswarp FAQs

Is there parking in Ruswarp?

There is no official public car park in Ruswarp. Park in one of Whitby's council car parks and take the train, the 95 bus or walk.

Can you get the train to Ruswarp?

Yes. Ruswarp is on the Esk Valley line, the first stop from Whitby towards Middlesbrough, with six trains a day each way from Monday to Saturday in the current timetable.

How far is Ruswarp from Whitby?

About a mile, a few minutes by train or on the 95 bus.

Is there a pub in Ruswarp?

Yes, the Bridge Inn on the High Street, which serves food daily.

Sources checked 29 October 2026: Historic England list entry 1316365; Historic England list entry 1205169; Historic England list entry 1481984; Esk Valley Railway, Ruswarp station; Northern timetable 17 May to 12 December 2026; North Yorkshire Council bus timetables (95, 840); National Park Esk Valley Walk; National Park car park list; North Yorkshire Council car park lists; The Bridge Inn; CAMRA WhatPub; Post Office branch finder.