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I'm confused. How are you getting from Bath to York and from York to London?
Bus? Train? York is not near the coast. But since you asked Filey might meet your needs. Simply not sure how you are going to get there in a timely manner. Why not add a night to London? GREAT city and with 4 of your 9 days (which is actually 7 days counting arrival and departure days) barely skims the surface of all the sites to enjoy in London.

Thanks for your replys. Much apologies for the confusion but I have purchased a 4 day Britrail flexi pass. My itinerary thus far is two nights Bath, York 2 nights, and London 4 nights. There is one night embedded on a Thursday that I had hoped enroute from York to London that I could get off the train and stay somewhere on the sea where I could just walk around and be in a peaceful setting.

Nora, My sense is that you are shorting yourself slightly on Bath, York, and London and you could easily use that day in one of those locations and forego the use of the 4th day of train travel. But I understand that you've paid for the pass and may want to make use of it. I know for my next England trip (which would be my 5th), I want to see York again, because it is so fantastic, and while I am nearby I intend to visit Whitby. I haven't been there yet. I'm going primarily for the Captain Cook museum but it looks like it has other seaside / harbor attractions as well. http://www.visit-whitby.com/ It's only 45 miles from York and could make a long day trip or an overnight on the way out from York to London perhaps? Maybe it would suit your needs. One difficulty is that I don't think there is a direct train route. You might need to train from York to Scarborough, then connect to a bus to Whitby. Perhaps someone who has been can comment on this suggestion. I haven't had the time to work out the details. It is just a suggestion.
Happy travels, Matt

Thanks Matt, I was looking at Whitby last night, and getting there is a dilemma. Trains, and buses, OH my!.. Renting a car is too daunting to me at this time. The recommendation of staying an extra day in York is a good one. Maybe I'll take a day trip to Skipton where my Grandpa was born or I'll leave Bath later in the day, perhaps take in an all day tour and arrive in York later in the day. Going alone my first time to Britain is exciting and also anxiety provoking. The wonderful comments have been quite helpful. Thanks again, Nora

When we first visited York (by train) there were day trips by coach to the seaside- Robin Hood's bay and Whitby were on the route. Hevent looked at them for a while, we now prefer to go by car. That would mean an extra night in York- not an imposition i am sure. If you are travelling by car- consider visiting Chatsworth in Derby and stay in a nearby town. We have stayed in both Ashbourne and Matlock and enjoyed both. Also near there is Dovedale- a pleasant walk along a stream

When we first visited York (by train) there were day trips by coach to the seaside- Robin Hood's bay and Whitby were on the route. Hevent looked at them for a while, we now prefer to go by car. That would mean an extra night in York- not an imposition i am sure. If you are travelling by car- consider visiting Chatsworth in Derby and stay in a nearby town. We have stayed in both Ashbourne and Matlock and enjoyed both. Also near there is Dovedale- a pleasant walk along a stream

Thsnk you Brian for your suggestions. Since my last posting I've discovered a bus that will take me to Whitby, and a train route to Skipton. Now the dilemma is to choose which destination. Such pleasant quandries. I've added an extra night in York and have culled my destination to Northumberland as Rick's suggestion is to go by car. I've made an executive decision to NOT drive; if I had a co-pilot I'd consider driving since that isn't the case public transport will do. I do appreciate your comments and will do some research on the other spots you had suggested. Having every book on Britain from two libraries helps. Be well, and good travels to you and yours. Nora