I'm in the North Pennines and sobbing, as I'm
sans vélo, as I'm driving with my brother and mum. The roads round here are truly outstanding cycling roads, and virtually every route I've driven has had me going "Wheeee!" at some point - not many cars around, quite a few motorcycles, but all well behaved. Interestingly there seem to be more people on mountain bikes than road bikes, despite the roads being sublime (and a few ridiculous). I think I'd rate it as better cycling country than the Lake District, and I'm a bit surprised not to have been more aware of it, certainly in comparison with the fame of the Lake District.
Anyway, for today, a couple from the back road from Stanhope to Rookhope.