Description
Step Into the Magic of Autumn Woodland
Step into the magic of one of Northumberland’s ancient woodlands this autumn and discover an incredible world of edible mushrooms, medicinal plants and seasonal wild food.
Ancient woodland is one of the richest habitats for fungi, making October an exciting time to explore. As the canopy turns to gold and the woodland floor becomes carpeted with leaves, a fascinating variety of mushrooms begin to emerge, while many edible and medicinal plants, berries and seeds remain abundant.
LOCATION:
Ancient Woodland, Prudhoe
(full address given upon booking)
Saturday 17th October 2026
1-4pm
Around 3 hours.
Note
Please arrive early to secure parking and begin your walk on time.
This walk is not accessible.
Autumn is a truly magical time to explore ancient woodland.
As the trees glow with shades of gold and copper, the woodland floor comes alive with an incredible diversity of mushrooms, while the hedgerows and forest edges continue to offer an abundance of edible and medicinal plants, berries, seeds and roots.
Join Wild Roots tutor Cheryl for a relaxed and inspiring three-hour foraging walk through one of Northumberland’s beautiful ancient woodlands, where you’ll learn how to safely identify edible mushrooms alongside the wild plants that have nourished and healed people for generations.
Designed especially for beginners, this walk will help you build confidence in recognising common edible species, understanding the key features used for identification, and appreciating the important role fungi play within the woodland ecosystem.
You’ll also discover the edible and medicinal plants that continue to thrive well into autumn, learning their traditional uses, folklore and how they can be incorporated into everyday life.
Along the way, Cheryl will share fascinating stories about the woodland, seasonal ecology and the remarkable relationships between trees, fungi and the natural world, helping you see the forest through completely new eyes.
Whether you’ve always wanted to learn about mushrooms, are curious about wild medicine, or simply love spending time immersed in nature, this walk offers the perfect introduction to the abundance of autumn.
During the Walk You’ll Learn
- How to begin identifying edible mushrooms safely
- The key features used to identify fungi
- Common poisonous mushrooms and how to avoid dangerous mistakes
- Edible and medicinal autumn plants, berries, seeds and roots
- Sustainable and responsible foraging techniques
- Woodland ecology and the fascinating relationship between trees and fungi
- Traditional folklore and historical uses of seasonal wild foods
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!
Meet Your Tutor
Cheryl is an experienced Wild Roots foraging tutor with a passion for helping people reconnect with nature through safe, enjoyable and inspiring foraging experiences.
Her friendly, down-to-earth teaching style makes learning accessible for everyone, whether you’re completely new to foraging or looking to deepen your knowledge. Cheryl loves sharing not only how to identify wild foods safely, but also the stories, folklore and traditional wisdom that bring our native plants and fungi to life.
What’s included
- A guided three-hour foraging experience
- Expert tuition throughout the walk
- Identification guidance for edible and poisonous mushrooms
- Knowledge of seasonal edible and medicinal plants
- Sustainable foraging advice
- Plenty of opportunities to ask questions
- A Wild Roots digital foraging booklet after the event
Who Is This Walk For?
This experience is perfect for:
- Complete beginners
- Anyone wanting to learn about edible mushrooms safely
- Those interested in medicinal plants and natural remedies
- Nature lovers, walkers and photographers
- Anyone looking to deepen their connection with the natural world
Important information
The exact meeting location will be emailed after booking.
Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear, as we’ll be walking across uneven ground.
As with all foraging, what we find changes throughout the season and cannot be guaranteed but every walk offers a wonderful opportunity to learn from whatever nature is sharing that day.
Come and discover that some of the most nutritious, flavourful and fascinating foods aren’t found in supermarkets, they’re growing quietly all around us.
PLEASE NOTE
There is free street parking available but we encourage car sharing/public transport/walking/cycling.
Wild Food & Drinks
As usual, we will be providing some wild food tasters.
Please do let us know well in advance of any allergies.
We are unable to cater for dietary needs without plenty of notice, as the dishes are planned and food sourced in ahead of the event.
Event will be around 3 hours long. 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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