In that caseRichard G wrote:I guess aiming for somewhere around Hawkshead or Satterthwaite might work for day one. Then either a shorter, or really leisurely day two.
1 - Poppi Red in Hawkshead is nice (Hawkshead in general is nice, so much so I booked an AirBnB place for a week's family holiday in August after I got back from my trip)
2 - Cafe in Grizedale visitor centre. It was closed for renovation when we went through in March but should be open again now
3 - Eagles Head pub in Satterthwaite is excellent. Can get busy though, might need to book
Lots of other options, but the pub is an excellent place for a stop
2 might be better than 1 as there is a climb straight after 1. Not massive though
Another climb after 2 so I would recommend doing that, doing the epic descent and then being rewarded by 3