About this tour
A two-and-a-half-hour guided walk through the UK countryside where you'll learn to identify over 50 edible wild plants alongside their toxic lookalikes. Your guide shares practical foraging knowledge whilst you sample freshly gathered foods, foraged beverages, and homemade botanical skincare products made from plants found along the route. Designed for complete beginners with no prior experience needed.
Highlights
- Identify 50+ wild edible plants and key poisonous species
- Taste foraged foods and drinks gathered during the walk
- Sample homemade natural skincare made from foraged ingredients
- Learn which plants are safe to harvest year-round
- Accessible terrain suitable for all fitness levels
What to expect
Expect a relaxed pace as your guide points out plants growing naturally in the local landscape, explaining which parts are edible and when to harvest them. You'll handle specimens, ask questions freely, and understand how to distinguish safe plants from dangerous imposters. Midway through, you'll stop to taste preserved foods and drinks crafted from foraged ingredients, plus test skincare products infused with wild botanicals. The walk covers mixed terrain but remains gentle enough for any fitness level.
Good to know
Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Bring a small bag if you wish to collect samples. Public transport stops nearby. Service animals are welcome. No botanical knowledge required—curiosity is all you need.
Frequently asked
- How long does Foraging walk for beginners take?
- Foraging walk for beginners runs for approximately 2h 30m.
- How much does Foraging walk for beginners cost?
- Prices start from AUD $68 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Foraging walk for beginners run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Foraging walk for beginners?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.