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The picturesque village of Ruswarp is
situated 1.5 miles inland from Whitby and the Yorkshire Coast. This
quiet village has a shop, pub and 9 hole golf course as well as
offering both sea and river fishing nearby. Enjoy a ride on the
local miniature steam railway or a leisurely row up the river Esk
- this is an excellent base for enjoying the Coast indeed several
scenic walks around the cottage take you into Whitby and the Esk
Valley countryside.
The
nearby maritime town of Whitby, with its old cobbled streets and
sandy blue flag beach, is set among fine stretches of coast with
spectacular cliffs and bays. The world
famous 199 steps lead down from the Abbey to the old town where
you will find an array of
unique shops offering local crafts, Whitby
Jet jewellery, maritime memorabilia and antiques.
A
selection of diverse attractions includes the Captain Cook
Memorial Museum, Victorian Jet Works and Whitby Museum with its
collections of geology, jet carving, birdlife, bygones, costumes
and clocks. Also, throughout the year, special events fill
the town with lively street entertainment.
Whitby
also offers a diverse range of culinary treats from award winning
seafood restaurants to famous Fish and Chips and Old World inns. |
