Hi Sheala ,
If you find yourself north of York ( you may well be tracing Captain Cook's footsteps who was born / schooled near Middlesbrough ).
One of the best kept secrets, apparent by the answers given in this thread ,is, the Main line Railway from Middlesbrough to Whitby.
Very beautiful and relaxing route.
You would need to check timetables as this is not a regular hourly-type run .

Best Of Luck.
Betsy