Two Crosses Circuit

40th Two Crosses Circuit

The Two Crosses Circuit is an established event for both walkers and runners, organized by the East Lancs group of the Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA). The courses traverse the landscape of the Western Pennine reservoirs and moors, starting and finishing at the Greenmount Old School Community Centre in Greenmount.

Participants can choose between two distinct distances:

• 18 Miles
• 26 Miles

Specific age requirements apply to this event. The minimum age for entry is 14 years old. Entrants under the age of 18 are restricted to the 18 mile route and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. The 26 mile route is open only to those aged 18 years or older.

The event has a total time limit of 9 hours, and all participants are expected to finish by 17:00. To ensure safety and timely completion, specific cut-off points are enforced. Long route entrants must reach the 7.5-mile mark within a designated timeframe; those who do not will be diverted to the short route. Additionally, Checkpoint 4 will close at 13:30, and any participants arriving after this time will be retired from the event.

Required equipment includes appropriate clothing and footwear, waterproofs, a compass, a whistle, and a mug. Participants must also carry a route description and specific Ordnance Survey maps (OS109 Manchester or West Pennine Moors Explorer 287), either in paper or electronic format. Well-behaved dogs are permitted if they are kept on a lead and covered by public liability insurance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.