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Fungi foraging walk and picnic at Glen Finglas

Join foraging expert Mark Williams for a guided forage and mushroom-themed picnic at Glen Finglas.

Glen Finglas, Brig o'Turk

Come along for a fungal foraging adventure.

Credit: Richard Gibbs / WTML

Dive in to the fascinating world of fungi with a guided foraging walk and picnic at Glen Finglas.

You'll be hosted by Mark Williams of Galloway Wild Foods, a passionate fungi-lover and wild food expert. Together you'll explore the treasures of high fungi season in the Trossachs, before enjoying a wild mushroom-themed tasting picnic served in a bento box. Wild treats and tasters will also be available throughout.

Along the way you'll hear from our Glen Finglas ranger about how we're working to restore native woodland, and why fungi are an important part of the process. Among other things, you'll also learn:

  • how to identify important families and species
  • how to home in on the most rewarding edible mushrooms
  • how to recognise poisonous species
  • medicinal and utilitarian uses
  • sustainable harvesting practices
  • preservation and cooking techniques.

Booking in advance via Galloway Wild Foods is essential.

Don't forget

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for being outdoors. Good waterproofs, walking boots and warm layers are advised.

Please bring your own drinking water.

Your learning and enjoyment may benefit from bringing a camera, notebook, field guide, small basket or cloth bag. Feel free to bring along any of your own wild food preparations too.

When and where

  • Date: Sunday 31 August, 1–6pm. 
  • Price: £85 per adult, £40 per child (aged 12–16). Please note 10% of the ticket sale will go to the Woodland Trust.
  • Location: Glen Finglas Visitor Gateway, Brig o’ Turk, Callander, FH17 8HR.
    What3Words location: scratches.coconut.unto.
    Grid reference: NN 54571 06549.
    Exact meeting details will be emailed to ticket holders in the week before the event.
  • Parking: Glen Finglas Visitor Gateway, Brig o’ Turk, Callander, FH17 8HR.
    What3Words location: scratches.coconut.unto.
    Grid reference: NN 54571 06549.
  • Access: the event will involve up to 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometres) of gentle walking on well-maintained paths.
  • Dogs: only one dog is allowed at this event (available on a first come, first served basis).

How to book

Booking in advance via Galloway Wild Foods is essential.