Waterside Foraging Walk at Anglezarke (Autumn Mushrooms & Woodland Exploration)

Anglezarke is a great foraging location, a beautiful and varied landscape of waterside woodland, upland slopes and open moor. The combination of ancient trees and mossy tracks offers fantastic conditions for autumn fungi, and the moorland edge adds another layer of diversity. We’ll be on the lookout for species you might expect in the woods (like porcini and russulas), as well as some of the more "interesting" upland varieties, including grassland fungi such as waxcaps.

This walk is about learning, connecting, and tuning in to the shifting rhythms of the season. You’ll learn how to confidently identify a few common wild mushrooms, how to look for the key features that help you recognise others, and how fungi interact with the surrounding ecology.

We’ll also introduce you to Embodied Foraging, a gentle, sensory-led practice that invites you to experience the woodland in a deeper, more intuitive way. It’s about engaging with place, pace and perception as much as it is about finding edibles.

Practical Info:

This is a slow-paced walk covering about one to two miles depending on detours. Paths can be muddy or slippery if it’s been raining, and some gentle climbing is possible.Please wear boots or wellies and bring waterproofs.

We’ll pause somewhere scenic to eat, so bring a packed lunch and snacks. If we gather enough wild edibles we will head back for a shared tasting session at the end of the forage, a simple fry-up of mushrooms we’ve identified.

What to Bring:

Sturdy footwear (boots or wellies)
Waterproofs
Packed lunch and drink
Basket or field bag (optional)
Knife, staff, and ID books if you have them (optional)
Notebook if you like to take notes

Booking & Refunds:

No need to print your ticket — I’ll have your name on the list.

Refunds: You can request an Eventbrite refund automatically up to 7 days before the event. If I can re-sell your ticket, I’m happy to refund up to the day before — just message me. Same-day cancellations usually can’t be refunded.

Email contact: I’ll send all info and updates to the email used during booking. If you prefer another method of contact, drop me a message at 07984 123891.

This is a great location for those wanting to expand their mushroom knowledge in a landscape full of seasonal surprises. Whether you’re new to foraging or building on previous experience, you’re very welcome.

Looking forward to seeing you out in the woods!

Col & Sadie

Forest Horizons