Description
AUTUMN WILD MEDICINE
FORAGING WALK IN THE YORKSHIRE DALES
LOCATION:
Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales.
(full address given upon booking)
Saturday 29th August 2026
1-4pm
Around 3 hours.
Discover the healing plants of autumn
Join experienced forager and herbalist Hayley for a fascinating afternoon exploring the medicinal plants, trees and fungi of the beautiful Swaledale landscape.
As the seasons begin to turn, the countryside offers a remarkable pharmacy of roots, berries, seeds, mushrooms and late-season herbs. Together we’ll wander through woodland, hedgerows and meadows, learning how our ancestors worked with these plants to support health and wellbeing long before modern medicine.
This is a gentle, informative walk designed to help you see the landscape differently. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of the plants growing around you, the confidence to identify them safely, and a renewed connection to the natural world.
Whether you’re completely new to herbal medicine or looking to deepen your knowledge, this walk will inspire you to build a closer relationship with the healing plants on your doorstep.
What you’ll discover
Every walk is unique as we follow the seasons, but you can expect to learn about:
- Medicinal trees and their traditional uses
- Autumn berries, seeds and roots
- Wild mushrooms with medicinal value
- Hedgerow remedies and seasonal tonics
- Safe plant identification and ethical harvesting
- Traditional folklore surrounding medicinal plants
- How to begin building your own home herbal apothecary
- The health benefits of many common “weeds” growing all around us
Along the way we’ll also discuss responsible foraging, sustainability, habitat conservation and how to harvest with respect for both wildlife and future generations.
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!
Who is this for?
This walk is perfect if you:
- Are curious about herbal medicine
- Want to reconnect with nature
- Love learning traditional skills
- Enjoy walking in beautiful countryside
- Would like to build confidence identifying wild plants
- Are interested in natural wellbeing and ancestral knowledge
No previous foraging experience is necessary.
Come and rediscover nature’s medicine cabinet
For thousands of years, people looked to the hedgerows, woodlands and meadows for food, healing and everyday wellbeing. Much of this knowledge has been forgotten but the plants are still here, quietly waiting to be rediscovered.
Join us for an inspiring afternoon in the Yorkshire Dales and begin seeing the landscape through entirely new eyes.
Important Information
Please wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear as we’ll be walking over uneven ground.
Children under 14 are welcome to attend for free when accompanied by a paying adult.
As with all Wild Roots events, sustainability and safety are at the heart of everything we do. We never encourage eating any wild plant unless identification is absolutely certain.
PLEASE NOTE
There is parking available.
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.
Event will be around 3 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.
You can select the PayPal Pay in 3 option to make the cost of the event more manageable.
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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