Cycling
South as far as the Carnforth Snug (opens 2pm Sat and Sun), Arnside and Silverdale
West down the Lyth Valley (for pubs in Underbarrow, Brigsteer and Levens)
East to Sedburgh and Dent
North round the bowl of Kendal looping back to Staveley
Or via the Lakes Line train from Windermere
Or, trains permitting (eg the 10:36am TPE), the Penrith to Kendal 67km ride.