Lake District

[adeejaysdelight]

I am off on my annual solo bike tour next week. For a change I am heading to the Lake District. I usually head up to the highlands, but my bike could ride around there on its own, such is its experience of those roads  :rolleyes .  So I thought I would head "down souf" for a wee change.


I am looking for recommended roads and must do's from local experts. I am staying at Grange over Sands. I plan to batter down the motorway to somewhere like Penrith, then ride the rest through the countryside. Once I arrive at my accommodation I will dump my stuff and head out to play until it gets dark. I then have another 2 days to explore the area.


Any advice on roads, views, eateries and drinking holes most welcome  .


Thanks