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Wild Mushroom ID and Fungi Foraging Walk
A guided forage exploring the fascinating world of wild fungi with Woodland Trust Scotland and Galloway Wild Foods. Enjoy a wild mushroom-themed picnic in the forest afterwards.
Glen Finglas, Brig o’ Turk
Explore the fascinating world of fungi on this easy three hour walk. Host Mark Williams of Galloway Wild Foods will lead the guided forage over about 1.5 miles, accompanied by the Trust's Glen Finglas ranger.
Learn how to identify fungi, the important role of fungi in nature, sustainable harvesting practices, preservation and cooking techniques and more. At the end of the walk you'll enjoy a wild mushroom-themed picnic in the forest.
Find more information and book at gallowaywildfoods.com.
When and where
Date: Sunday 29 August, 1pm–6.30pm.
Price: £85 per adult, £40 per child. 10% of ticket sales go to the Woodland Trust.
Location: Glen Finglas Visitor Gateway, Brig o’ Turk, Callander, FH17 8HR.
What3Words location: exact location to be emailed to attendees the week before the event.
Grid reference: NN577079.
Exact meeting place will be chosen and emailed to you close to the event date to give the best chance of wild plants and fungi on the walk.Parking: the main car park for Glen Finglas is at Lendrick Hill, next to the Visitor Gateway.
Access: Glen Finglas Visitor Gateway has toilets and is open until 4pm. Brig o’ Turk village is 0.8km (0.5 miles) east of the site. Slow walking will be mostly on paths but occasionally steep and boggy. Suitable for anyone of moderate fitness.
Dogs: one dog on a lead permitted per event. Please note on booking form if you wish to bring a dog.
