Description
Autumn Mushroom Foraging Experience with Wild Mushroom Risotto
LOCATION:
Brampton, Cumbria.
(full address given upon booking)
Saturday 26th September 2026
1-5pm
Around 4 hours.
Discover the rich abundance of autumn in the ancient landscapes of North Cumbria.
Autumn is one of the most exciting times of year to be out foraging.
Woodlands come alive with an astonishing diversity of fungi, from beautiful bracket fungi and colourful waxcaps to some of our finest edible mushrooms. Every walk is different, and no two autumns are ever the same.
Join experienced forager Bex Northman for a relaxed yet information-packed afternoon exploring the woodland in search of seasonal edible and medicinal mushrooms. Whether you’re completely new to fungi or already have some experience, you’ll leave with a much deeper understanding of what you’re looking at and the confidence to continue learning safely.
What you’ll learn
Throughout the walk you’ll discover:
- How to safely begin identifying edible mushrooms
- The key features used to identify fungi
- Which poisonous species to avoid and why
- Sustainable and responsible harvesting
- Medicinal fungi and their traditional uses
- Autumn fruits, nuts and seasonal wild plants growing alongside the mushrooms
- The fascinating ecology and hidden relationships of woodland fungi
On top of this, all attendees will receive a FREE copy of the ‘Wild Roots’ Good Guide to Foraging’ ebook.
Children under 14 go FREE!
Rather than rushing from mushroom to mushroom, Bex will help you understand how fungi are identified, giving you practical skills you can build on long after the day has finished.
After our walk we’ll gather together to enjoy a warming homemade wild mushroom risotto, freshly prepared using seasonal ingredients—a chance to relax, chat and celebrate the incredible flavours of autumn.
Whether you come for the food, the fungi or simply to spend a beautiful autumn morning immersed in nature, this promises to be a memorable seasonal experience.
What You’ll Receive
- Approximately 4 hours of guided foraging
- Expert tuition from Bex Northman
- Learn to identify a wide variety of autumn fungi
- Discover medicinal mushrooms and seasonal wild plants
- Sustainable foraging guidance
- A freshly prepared wild mushroom risotto – alongside more delicious wild food tasters
- Opportunity to ask questions throughout the day
- Comprehensive follow-up email with further resources and recipes
Who is this for?
This walk is perfect for:
- Complete beginners
- Anyone wanting to gain confidence with mushrooms
- Nature lovers
- Foodies looking to discover wild flavours
- Returning Wild Roots guests wanting to deepen their knowledge
No previous experience is needed.
What to Bring
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Sturdy walking boots or wellies (no trainers!)
- Waterproofs if needed
- A drink (and a mug for any wild drinks offered|)
- Camera (optional)
- Basket if collecting is permitted on the day
Meet Your Tutor
Meet Bex Northman
Bex has spent years exploring the landscapes of Cumbria, developing a deep understanding of the wild foods that appear throughout the seasons.
Her friendly, down-to-earth teaching style makes even the most complex fungal identification approachable, helping beginners build confidence while inspiring more experienced foragers to look more closely at the natural world around them.
Passionate about sustainable harvesting and reconnecting people with nature, Bex loves sharing not only how to identify wild foods safely, but also their history, folklore, ecology and delicious culinary uses.
Come and experience one of the richest foraging seasons of the year.
Autumn is a time of incredible abundance. From colourful woodland fungi to nourishing hedgerow harvests, this walk will help you discover just how much food surrounds us when we know where, and how, to look.
PLEASE NOTE
Wild Food & Drinks
As usual, we will be providing some wild food tasters.
Please do let us know well of any allergies.
We are unable to cater for dietary needs without plenty of notice, as the dishes are planned and food sourced in advance of event.
Your event will be around 4 hours long and there is free street parking available. The exact location will be emailed to you upon booking.
Please remember to check your junk folder for event info and opt-in to receiving emails from me at checkout, to make sure you receive all your event info!
Spaces are limited, booking early is essential to secure your space.
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Please refer to our CANCELLATION POLICY before booking.
We are unable to refund last minute cancellations, so you might want to have a look through this, first.
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