East Ayton

Civil Parish in Yorkshire Scarborough

England

East Ayton

Sea Cut and the Tabular Hills walk southeast of Holly Wood Credit: Colin Park

East Ayton is a civil parish located in the county of Yorkshire, England. It lies approximately three miles south-west of Scarborough and covers an area of about 7 square kilometers. The village of East Ayton itself is situated on the eastern bank of the River Derwent, surrounded by picturesque countryside and rolling hills.

The parish is home to a population of around 1,200 residents, according to the latest census data. The village has a charming and peaceful atmosphere, offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of nearby urban areas. It retains much of its traditional character with a mix of old stone houses, quaint cottages, and a few newer developments.

East Ayton is well-served by a range of local amenities, including a village shop, post office, and a pub, providing essential services to the local community. The parish also boasts a primary school, offering education for children of primary age.

The surrounding natural beauty of the area makes East Ayton an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. The nearby Forge Valley Woods National Nature Reserve, managed by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, offers walking trails, wildlife spotting opportunities, and stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

East Ayton enjoys good transport links, with regular bus services connecting the village to Scarborough and other nearby towns. Scarborough railway station is also within easy reach, providing further connections to major cities such as York and Leeds.

Overall, East Ayton is a charming and idyllic civil parish, offering a peaceful and close-knit community, beautiful landscapes, and convenient amenities for its residents.

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East Ayton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.269208/-0.478838 or Grid Reference SE9987. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sea Cut and the Tabular Hills walk southeast of Holly Wood

Colin Park

A170 Racecourse Road looking east

Colin Pyle

Stream discharging from Forge Valley Woods

There are many springs in the slopes of Forge Valley Woods which make small streams down to the road. The recent heavy rain has caused massive amounts of water to come down. This one discharges into a trough which is of some antiquity as it is shown on the 6" map of 1852.

Christopher Hall

Water collection point

The various springs on the slopes of Forge Valley Woods have been tapped for use to be made of the water either at the forge which existed here or as in this case to supply water to the nearby twin villages of East and West Ayton.

Christopher Hall

Water collection point detail

This is the manhole covering the water collection point shown in SE9887 : Water collection point.

Christopher Hall

Yedmandale

The road through Yedmandale.

T Eyre

Courtyard at Betton Farm

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for details of the farm and the facilities it offers. The gridline runs along the far side of the courtyard, so not only is the farm shop in the next square, it is also in the next hectad and the next myriad! (If this makes no sense to you, see Link

Anne Burgess

Land girls 1942 near Scarborough

This one is of historical interest, a digital restoration of an end print group of three land girls circa March 1942. The middle one is my wife's mother Betty Lowe who had vivid memories of WW2 and the Land Army. She was working on a farm near Scarborough from 1942 till the end of 1944. The location is as accurate as I can make it; she had told us once as she drove down the A170 that the farm worked on was there, not far from the road.

Fred Lowe

Clearing in Raincliffe Woods

Ian S

Middle Road Track, Raincliffe Woods

Ian S

Middle Road Track, Raincliffe Woods

Ian S

Mowthorpe Bridge over Sea Cut

Ian S

A170 Racecourse Road at East Ayton

J.Hannan-Briggs

Meadow Drive, East Ayton

Two classic, and rather elegant, 1960s concrete street light columns photographed just before their removal and replacement by modern steel columns

Christopher Hall

Bridleway East Ayton

This track is a public bridleway which runs off Moor Lane up on to East Ayton Moor. Although it runs alongside a shallow valley, at this point it forms a hollow way and may be an extension of Skell Dykes at SE9987;. It is one of the ancient routes on to this moor, possibly for droving

Christopher Hall

Moor Lane, Irton Moor

The road rises from East Ayton to Riggs Head.

Neil Theasby

Castle Lane, East Ayton

Neil Theasby

Ayton Castle, West Ayton

The first 'castle' to occupy this site, on the edge of the village of West Ayton, was built by William de Aton and the nearby village of Ayton is named after the family. The fortified tower house that you can see today was built by Ralph Eure around 1400. It is very rare to see this type of building in this part of the country.

Neil Theasby

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East Ayton is located at Grid Ref: SE9987 (Lat: 54.269208, Lng: -0.478838)

Division: North Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Scarborough

Police Authority: North Yorkshire