The twisty road from Ambleside up little Langdale via Hard Knott and Wrynose passes to Ravenglass is one. Slow. very steep and very twisty, with a mini steam train from Dalegarth down to Ravenglass if you want a change of transport.

Penrith to Alston (A686) over Hartside attracts hundreds of bikers - there's a greasy spoon at the top - and there are lots of warning notices as the Cumbria Constabulary are weary of peeling bits of biker off the scenery. It's a bit like slalom, but uphill as well as down.

Otherwise, keep away from the main roads - there are some little gems along some of the country lanes.

There are many things but main are you can clean your car before and during your trip and another oneis: Have your document with you.

Ambleside to Grassmere good open road in places on way to Keswick biker cafe The Filling Station Crosthwaite Rd, Keswick CA12 5PR.

Circular route south on A595. Have a trip on foot ferry to Piel Island and pub.

Piel Island lies half a mile off the southern tip of the Furness Peninsula in the administrative county of Cumbria, though historically within Lancashire north of the sands. It is located at 54°3′50″N 3°10′30″W. It is one of the Islands of Furness. It is the location of the English Heritage-owned Piel Castle. Wikipedia

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