Roundhay 50
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Roundhay 50 2027
The Roundhay 50 is a Long Distance Walkers Association challenge event held on 20 to 21 February 2027. The route covers 50 miles with a 22 hour time limit and is organised by the West Yorkshire local group. The start and finish venue is St Andrews Roundhay United Reformed Church, Shaftesbury Avenue, Leeds LS8 1DS.
The course is two loops around rural north Leeds and visits locations including Temple Newsam, Meanwood Valley and the Harewood Estate. Checkpoints on the route are at Garforth Methodist Church (11 miles), Bardsey Village Hall (21 miles), St Andrews (28 miles), Alwoodley Cricket Club (35 miles) and Harewood Village Hall (43 miles), with the finish back at St Andrews at 50 miles.
The event takes place in February so participants must be prepared for potentially poor winter weather. A minimum kit list is required and must be carried or worn at all times: full waterproofs, hat, gloves, fleece top, long trousers, compass, whistle, mug, emergency food and torch. Mapping options include OS Explorer 289 or Landranger 104 with a small section of 105, or electronic mapping. Route descriptions may be provided in paper or electronic format and a .gpx file and full route description will be issued approximately two weeks before the event, with draft versions available earlier.
There will be food and hot and cold drinks at checkpoints. Shops are available on the first loop and vegetarian food is catered for. Entry costs are £35 for LDWA members and £50 for non members. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
