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.