Magnalonga - the food and drink walk at Ludlow, Shropshire, Sunday 12 August 2012

Crossing the river Teme on the Magnalonga

Magnalonga - the mouthwatering walk - Ludlow 12/8/2012

The mouthwatering walk for all the family -
a different kind of day out!

About the walk | Starting and finishing times | Menu | Special needs | Thanks

Walk through the wonderful Marches countryside

This year, the Magnalonga repeats its usual pattern whereby the walk (it's leisurely and fun, not a race!) takes you up and down footpaths, tracks and quiet lanes through unspoilt countryside with fine views all around. This year, we'll be exploring country footpaths and quiet lanes between Ludlow and the countryside surrounding the town. There may well be stiles, steep hills and rough tracks to navigate!

During your journey, you make several stops for refreshment, at each of which you will partake of a course of a meal based mostly on the local produce of the area. At each stop your food will be washed down with local real ale, or traditional local perry or cider, or other drink with a local connection. You will also be given some bottled water.

The Ludlow Magnalonga, now in its ninth year, is based on a similar and very successful event organised by our wine-making friends in Ludlow's twin town of San Pietro in Cariano, near Verona in Italy - the home of Valpolicella.

We are sure you will enjoy this unusual day out - but book soon, it's very popular and we can only cater for a limited number of people.

Tickets 2012 prices to be confirmed in April 2012 and must be bought in advance, online or by phone or post.

2012 menu will be here soon
(Details may be subject to change)

AT THE START
A little snack to keep you going and a bottle of local water

1st STOP
Local to Ludlow Tartlet

2nd STOP
Bangers and mash - Ludlow style!

3rd STOP
Cheese from Bromfield served with
a Welsh cake

4th STOP
Local ice cream

AT THE FINISH
Marches liqueur or fruit wine

Locally produced beer, perry or cider will be matched to each course.

All principal items are from local producers and suppliers

We wish to express our thanks to our sponsors and suppliers whose help, generosity and expertise have made the Magnalonga possible:

Tyrells Potato Chips, Stretford Bridge, Leominster
Ludlow Food Centre, Bromfield
Ludlow Brewing Co Ltd, Ludlow
Butford Farm Organics, Cider and Perry, Bodenham
Oliver's Cider and Perry, Ocle Pychard, Herefordshire
Ralph's Cider, Old Badland, Radnor
Radnor Hills Mineral Water, Heartease, Knighton
Big Pan Man, Kidderminster
Simply Puds
S C Price & Sons, Bakers, Ludlow
Local to Ludlow
Taste Real Food Ludlow
Monkhide Country Wines, Canon Pyon
Ludlow & South Shropshire Journals
Ludlow Advertiser

And last but not least,
all our volunteer helpers without whom
nothing would be possible.

Bread bowl

To avoid congestion, the walk starts in groups, at 10-minute intervals, between 10.00 and 11.30 am. The exact location in Ludlow of the start and finish has not been finalised at the time of writing this. When ordering tickets you may express a preference for a starting time and we shall do our best to give you this time slot, but it won't be possible in all cases.

Your ticket will indicate your own particular starting time, and detailed instructions for finding the starting location will be sent to you with the ticket.

We anticipate that you will finish the walk between 4.00 and 6.00 pm. Walk at a leisurely pace and enjoy yourself - it isn't a race!

Accessibility: There are quite a few stiles, steep gradients and rough ground. The route is not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs.

Vegetarians: Due to the challenges involved with serving food in outdoor locations, some of which are difficult to access with vehicles, we may be able to serve a vegetarian alternatives to the meat dish if requested in advance. Other than that, we regret that we are unable to cater for special dietary requirements. In such cases you would be welcome to bring your own food and drink and accompany the walk free of charge, but please notify us in advance. Please note that the drinks accompanying the food are provided only for paying customers, unless you wish to make a donation, of course!

Children and babies (without pushchairs) are welcome, and may bring their own food and drink if required. There is no charge to accompany the walk, but the food and drink is provided only for paying customers!

Special requirements: If you have any special needs or limited mobility, or questions about whether the Magnalonga will be suitable for you, please contact us before buying your tickets on 01584 873957 and we will happily discuss the practicality of the arrangements for you.

The 2012 Magnalonga is organised by Ludlow Food Festival.

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The 2012 Ludlow Magnalonga is organised by Ludlow Marches Food and Drink Festival.
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