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Join us for an afternoon of Dorset seaweed and seashore foraging.

You can definitely find lower-priced events, but they typically involve larger groups of up to 20 people. If you’re looking for a more intimate experience in a smaller group of around 12 or 13, this option would be ideal for you.

After meeting at Chesil Beach at 12pm, we will head off for an afternoon of beach and seaside foraging, gathering various edible seaweeds at low tide as well as hunting for samphire, sea beet and many other plentiful foreshore plants and delicious coastal growing edibles. During this event we will be sampling various different wild foods but not doing any cooking. We will be exploring a couple of locations and various different types of terrain, some quite rocky. When booking please be advised..the beach locations we are headed for are about 20 minutes from Weymouth station so if you do intend to come by train you’ll need to arrange additional transport from the station and arrive with plenty of time to spare.

“tide and time wait for no man”.

Group Sizes

At Forage London you will never be part of a herd of 20 or 30 other people. Foraging is a mindful practice, looking at small details as well as the big picture, slowing down and taking time to enjoy the natural world. Always ask about group size if booking on to a foraging or wild food walk.

We offer intimate foraging walks for small groups, usually 12 or at most 16 participants. It makes for a more enjoyable experience with better communication within the group.

Smaller groups minimise the impact on the environment, reduce over-harvesting and ensure sustainability is pivotal in what we teach and practice. Additionally, we find that smaller group sizes allow for more personalised learning, as members can more easily share their stories and any tips on identifying edible plants and mushrooms.

This approach balances safety, efficiency, and environmental stewardship, making foraging a more rewarding and sustainable practice.

Please be advised before booking, some of our forays may not be suitable for people with mobility difficulties so if in any doubt please email me in advance. In addition, please be aware that although these events run for approximately 3-4 hours, that could easily turn out to be 4 hours , so I urge you not to book a posh lunch somewhere timed precisely to coincide with the end of the walk or a return train ticket. Give yourself plenty of leeway.

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