Latest News
Tue 8th Dec 2015
Red Rose Magazine Article Please click on the link below for an account of one entrants experience of the Red Rose 100..................... Damian's very challenging walk
Fri 2nd Oct 2015
There is an article about the Red Rose 100 in October's edition of Outdoor Fitness. The writer is Damian Hall and it is an entertaining read of one participants experience of the event
Thu 17th Sep 2015
The Event Report for the Red Rose 100 has been produced and posted to all entrants and helping local groups. Please advise Hilary on hilary.scott54@sky.com if your copy does not arrive by the end of September
Mon 1st Jun 2015
Please look under The Event and Route on the menu bar to see lots of memories of the Red Rose 100, thank you to all those who have sent these links in
Thu 28th May 2015
Thank you to all who came to Lancashire for the Red Rose 100. From our point of view it was an incredible weekend, one we will never forget. Thanks to the participants and volunteers who made it all happen. I now have an interesting selection of lost property in my garage. To claim your…
Tue 19th May 2015
There are some photos, a drop box clip and an article on the Marshals walk Memories page. This is a drop down from the Event and Route on the main menu. We also have an unclaimed parcel of walkers clothing from the Marshals walk. Please contact RedRose100.info@ldwa.org.uk to claim
Sat 16th May 2015
We hope to have some "real time" entrant data results for the Red Rose 100. This will enable you to track participants progress through the event. It is not available for every checkpoint but we hope to manually update those without WIFI at regular intervals. The easiest way to follow family or…
Fri 15th May 2015
All entrants should have had their parking space allocated. Please note that United Utilities who own the land at the Anderton centre have just informed us that they have a no camper van/motorhome policy on their land. We hope that people with these have booked in at the local farms but we do…
Wed 13th May 2015
The final route descriptions and GPX file (both a full version and four smaller breakdown versions) are now on the route page of the website. All written descriptions should be Version 2. There are a few minor tweaks re descriptions and one route change on section 3 to avoid a busy road
Mon 11th May 2015
Enquiries phone number (on the day) 07555466069, please make a note of this number before you set off in case of travel delays etc. Registration on the Day. Walkers start: 7am until 9.30am. Runners start: 12 noon till 1.30pm. Please note that those entrants being dropped off either by…
Sun 10th May 2015
Please click on the link below to confirm where your car park space is. CAR_PARKING_ALLOCATIONS_-_ANDERTON__RIVINGTON.xlsx All those parking at Anderton should have received a pass by e-mail. If you have not received your pass please contact the entries secretary on…
Thu 7th May 2015
Please click on the list below to view the entrants for the Red Rose. List_of_all_entrants_to_go_on_website_as_at_6_May_2015.xlsx We are in the process of finalising the route. The Marshals walk has identified the need for a small route change to avoid a busy road. Please do not print off…
Sat 2nd May 2015
Good Morning all from Anderton. 51 participants have now started off from Anderton. Norman Thomas sent them on their way with a motivational speech. This page will be updated at regular intervals with news. 1pm. All walkers have passed through checkpoint 1 at Slipper Lowe. 3.15 pm. All…
Thu 30th Apr 2015
The emergency contact for all participants on the Red Rose 100 is 07437 854814. This number will be printed on your tallies. Another contact number is 07555 466069. Both these numbers will be open from 8am on the Saturday of both the Marshals and Main event until 12 noon on the Monday. Please…
Wed 29th Apr 2015
There have been some revisions to the route. The latest version is now avalable on the the website along with a PDF file of the route. Please note that is still subject to change but we hope these will be minor. 18.1.15. There are a few minor amendments to the route, please ensure that you…
Mon 20th Apr 2015
We can confirm that the final number of entrants for the Red Rose 100 is 547. Anyone withdrawing now will not have their entry fee refunded. A list of entrants will be available soon. Please update any details that may have changed since you entered. For example, your mobile phone number (and…
Sun 19th Apr 2015
The final entry number for the Marshals Walk is 52. Anderton Centre will be open for registration on Saturday 2nd May from 7am till 9.30am. Tea and toast will be available to entrants. Tallies and luggage labels will be handed to you at Registration. We are using the luggage label colours…
Sun 12th Apr 2015
Please click one of the links below to see the details of the Accommodation available at the Anderton Centre. Please note that we will accept requests from the date of entry until further notice or when the centre is full. There is still accommodation available. Red_Rose_Accommodation.docx …
Sun 12th Apr 2015
Path Blockage For those out recceing the event please be aware that there is a path blockage at 10.3 on the route description between Dunsop Bridge and Chipping. Due to the high winds 2 weeks ago more trees have fallen across the path making it difficult to walk. We have reported it to the…
Sun 12th Apr 2015
Please be aware that due to extensive engineering works to electrify the train line betweeen Manchester and Preston that there are a number of road closure and train timetable changes that will affect journeys to the Anderton Centre and surrounding area for both the Marshals and Main 100 Events.…
Sun 8th Feb 2015
Car Parking. More people have indicated that they need car parking than we anticipated. Despite pleas to participants to car share we will not have enough spaces at Anderton to accommodate everyone. We have arranged some external car parking at a school nearby. (Rivington and Blackrod High…
Sun 1st Feb 2015
There are two offers available from SATMAP for the Red Rose 100. Please click on the links below to find out more. https://satmap.com/ldwa-offer https://satmap.com/ldwa-red-rose-100.html
Tue 2nd Dec 2014
We are pleased to announce that all entries with the relevant qualifier have now been accepted. No ballot will be held. Those who have entered via SiEntries will receive an e-mail inviting you to pay. This will confirm your acceptance onto the Red Rose. Look out later this week for details of…
Thu 9th Oct 2014
Maps Just two OS 1:25000 maps are needed for the event, 287 and OL41 which is double sided. The rules have been amended to reflect this.
Thu 9th Oct 2014
Directions The nearest motorway junction to the Anderton centre from all points south is Junction 6 on the M61. This is also the exit for Bolton Wanderers football stadium and a large retail park. The football stadium has recently changed name from the Reebok Stadium to the Macron Stadium. Some…
Tue 7th Oct 2014
Read about one members adventures around the Red Rose route on our information page under Red Rose Blog
Mon 6th Oct 2014
UU are working on the dam at Earnsdale (ref 2.5 on route description) and the path is closed at the moment. There are two alternatives with the first being the easier option. Leave the Tower and make your way to Sunnyhurst pub, then through the woods on the path marked "reservoir" to come out at…
Wed 13th Aug 2014
13.8.14 The rules and entry forms for the Red Rose 100 are now published under The Event and Route in the main menu headings.
