Two Roses Ultra
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Two Rose Ultra
The Two Rose Ultra offers a choice of long-distance routes around Hebden Bridge, split between Lancashire (the Red Rose) and Yorkshire (the White Rose). Distances available:
- 50 km loop on the Red Rose or White Rose route
- 100 km full Two Roses combining both loops
The Red Rose route follows trails and moorland with technical, exposed sections. It passes through Hebden Bridge and Heptonstall, touches the Calderdale Way and Pennine Way, reaches Widdop Reservoir, then crosses into Lancashire via Worsthorne, Townley Park in Burnley, Cliviger, trig points on the moor, Walsden, Gaddings Dam and Stoodley Pike before returning to Old Town.
The White Rose route runs from race HQ across Walshaw Moor toward Haworth, includes more road sections into Keighley, passes Lund Park, Bingley golf club, Cottingley Woods, Hallas Bridge waterfalls, Doe Park reservoir and Ogden Water, with Leadbeater Dam as the final checkpoint for the 100 km route. From there the route passes Jerusalem Farm and rejoins moorland before finishing near Old Town.
Wadsworth Community Centre in Old Town, Hebden Bridge, serves as race HQ and as the mid-way checkpoint for the 100 km. Runners on the 100 km can leave a drop bag at HQ; headtorches are mandatory for the second loop. Checkpoints are described as well stocked with vegan-friendly options. Entries include a bespoke medal, GPS tracking and timing, hot food at registration, a mid-way meal for the 100 km and finish-line food, plus free downloadable photography. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
