British Railway Journeys: North East

From the mouth of the River Tees to the rugged coast of the North Sea this programme takes us through some of the country s most breathtaking scenery. With the splendour of the Esk Valley and the dramatic climb into the North York Moors, this is one of the great railway journeys. Starting in Middlesbrough, we explore the three railway lines that serve this popular holiday area: the heritage line, the Esk Valley line and the North Yorkshire Moors line. Taking a look around the industrial town of Middlesbrough, we pass through Redcar, Saltburn, Staithes and many other beautiful towns and villages along the way. From Battersby we head up the steep incline into the magnificent North York Moors National Park, before travelling across to Whitby with it cobbled streets, splendid abbey and beautiful surrounding beaches. Finally we head down to the busy market town of Pickering with its glorious castle, which is the end of the line for our truly delightful journey.