Together Outdoors
Join us for a walk!
Being part of a walking group can be a great way to enjoy nature, meet new people, and get active. Together Outdoors is a friendly, social walking group made up of people from Penrith, the Eden Valley and north Lakes. In this part of Cumbria we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to walking and hiking locations.
The Lake District is right on our doorstep, the Pennines are also easily accessible, and the beautiful Eden Valley extends to the north and south of Penrith. We usually meet for a group walk a couple of times a month, sometimes weekends and sometimes midweek. See below for what’s coming up — we would love for you to join us!
Winter Hike - Blencathra
Starting and finishing in Scales, we’ll walk up Mousthwaite Comb, then onto Scales Tarn before heading up to Blencathra summit. Descent via Doddick Fell top, Scales Fell and Mousthwaite Comb.
Saturday 11 January 2025
Meeting point: Scales (outside the White Horse Inn)
what3words: ///sheepish.forklift.tablet
Meeting time: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time: 3:00 pm
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 8.6km
Ascent: 643m
We would love for you to join us on any of our group walks. Please take a minute to read the following before attending:
Together Outdoors is a group of like-minded people meeting outdoors for social activities that are neither instructed nor led. The organisers are not qualified outdoor leaders, and everyone attending a group walk does so of their own volition.
Walks are free to attend.
Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Please pay attention to the walk description and details in advance so that you’re aware of the distance, ascent and terrain involved.
Please ensure you are equipped with appropriate clothing and footwear, and prepared for harsh and changeable weather conditions, particularly on high ground.
All our plans are subject to change or cancellation at short notice due to weather or availability. Please check this page for updates before setting off.
Thank you!
Coffee, Talk and Walk
Meet for coffee in Lowther Castle Courtyard Café from 10am, followed by a leisurely walk on the Lowther estate. Feel free to come just for coffee, or the walk, or both.
Monday 20 January 2025
Meeting point: Lowther Castle Courtyard Café
what3words: ///crashing.passwords.driving
Meeting time: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time: 12:00 pm
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: Approx. 3 - 5 km
Ascent: Negligible
Winter Hike - Steel Knotts and Fusedale
A circular walk, starting and finishing at St Peter’s Church, Martindale. Heading south from St Peter’s then up to the summit of Steel Knotts. Continuing south from Steel Knotts past Brownthwaite Crag to the head of the valley. Then descending north down Fusedale towards Howtown before a short final ascent back to the start.
Monday 10 February 2025
Meeting point: Small car park at St Peter’s Church, Martindale
what3words: ///regret.cringe.roving
Meeting time: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time: 3:00 pm
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 7.3km
Ascent: 391m
We would love for you to join us on any of our group walks. Please take a minute to read the following before attending:
Together Outdoors is a group of like-minded people meeting outdoors for social activities that are neither instructed nor led. The organisers are not qualified outdoor leaders, and everyone attending a group walk does so of their own volition.
Walks are free to attend.
Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Please pay attention to the walk description and details in advance so that you’re aware of the distance, ascent and terrain involved.
Please ensure you are equipped with appropriate clothing and footwear, and prepared for harsh and changeable weather conditions, particularly on high ground.
All our plans are subject to change or cancellation at short notice due to weather or availability. Please check this page for updates before setting off.
Thank you!
Coffee, Talk and Walk
Meet for coffee in Lowther Castle Courtyard Café from 10am, followed by a leisurely walk on the Lowther estate. Feel free to come just for coffee, or the walk, or both.
Monday 17 February 2025
Meeting point: Lowther Castle Courtyard Café
what3words: ///crashing.passwords.driving
Meeting time: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time: 12:00 pm
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: Approx. 3 - 5 km
Ascent: Negligible
Coffee, Talk and Walk - Lowther
Meet for coffee in Lowther Castle Courtyard Cafe from 10am, followed by a leisurely walk on the Lowther estate.
Feel free to come just for coffee, or the walk, or both.
Useful links
what3words — great for meeting point locations as it’s more specific than postcodes, particularly in rural areas.
Mountain Weather Information Service — well worth checking the day before a walk, particularly on the high fells where the weather can be very different to the valleys and towns.
Harvey Maps and Ordnance Survey — because everyone else might forget theirs!
The small print
We would love for you to join us on any of our group walks. Please take a minute to read the following before attending:
Together Outdoors is a group of like-minded people meeting outdoors for social activities that are neither instructed nor led. The organisers are not qualified outdoor leaders, and everyone attending a group walk does so of their own volition.
Walks are free to attend.
Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Please pay attention to the walk description and details in advance so that you’re aware of the distance, ascent and terrain involved.
Please ensure you are equipped with appropriate clothing and footwear, and prepared for harsh and changeable weather conditions, particularly on high ground.
All our plans are subject to change or cancellation at short notice due to weather or availability. Please check this page for updates before setting off.
Thank you!
Any questions?
Any questions?
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you’d like any further information about Together Outdoors or any of the upcoming activities.