My suggestion for a nice tour - to Barnard Castle, then up to Woodland, over Eggleston Common (superb views from that road, south over Tees valley), - from Eggleston up to Middleton, stop off to visit High Force, then on up to Alston, then head for Penrith over Hartside A686. Stop for scenic Pictures at the sadly burnt-out Hartside Cafe with superb views over the Eden Valley, then head for the Lakes. If you get as far south as Kendal, come back via Tebay, Orton and Appleby, or if not enough time, Kirkby Stephen (stop for fish and chips!) and back onto the A66 at Brough. Could be dark by the time you get home, if you do it all!
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