Guided Fungi Foray & Wild Food Picnic
Hosted by Mark Williams (Galloway Wild Foods)

Location: Cample Line, Cample Mill, Dumfriesshire DG3 5HD
Date: Wednesday 24 September
Time: Starts at 1pm, finishes around 5:30pm
Cost: £45 / £30 / £15 (three tiers available)
Please refer to our sliding scale ticket guide to choose a price based on what you can reasonably afford

Book to attend
A man in an olive green hat and jacket sitting in some dense woodland, showing a short toadstool and a long-stemmed mushroom to a grey-haired woman in front of him.

Discover a rich diversity of local fungi on a guided foraging walk through the woodlands around Cample, led by renowned foraging teacher and wild food expert Mark Williams.

We’ll begin at CAMPLE LINE with an informal introduction and a glass of homemade elderflower champagne, before car-sharing for a short 1-mile journey to nearby mixed woodland – a prime location for a wide variety of mushrooms at this time of year.

As we explore, Mark will guide us through the fascinating world of autumn fungi and hedgerow plants, sharing insights into:

  • Safe and accurate identification

  • Ecological roles and sustainability

  • Traditional and medicinal uses

  • Folklore and foraging ethics

  • Culinary tips, recipes, and preparation methods

After the walk, we’ll return to CAMPLE LINE to enjoy some freshly prepared wild mushroom stew, made with fungi foraged by Mark and any choice edibles we’ve found together. Served with a slice of sourdough bread and accompanied by pickles and other tasters, it’s a delicious and nourishing way to round off the day.

Expect:
Up to 1.5 miles of gentle walking through mixed woodland over approximately 3 hours. The route may include some off-track walking and areas that are muddy or uneven. Walking boots and waterproof outdoor clothing are recommended.
→ Email us if you’d like more details about the planned route.

Who it’s for:
Suitable for both novice and experienced foragers. Mark’s workshops are recommended for ages 12+, but please get in touch if you’d like to bring younger children, and we can advise based on the length and terrain of the walk.

→ Please let us know when booking if you have any access requirements, mobility issues, or relevant medical conditions.

Refreshments:
There will be food and drink tasters along the way. After the walk, participants will have the chance to cook and sample a selection of Galloway-foraged edible mushrooms, served with freshly baked sourdough bread and other nibbles/accompaniments.

Tea, coffee and light snacks will also be available at CAMPLE LINE.
→ Please let us know about any dietary requirements when booking.

Reaching us:
If you’re travelling by car and are open to car-sharing—or would like to find someone to share with—please let us know where you’ll be travelling from.
You can find full travel details here: How to Reach Us

Any questions?
Email us: info[at]campleline.org.uk
Call us: 01848 331000

A whiteboard lies on the grass with an assortment of different mushrooms placed on top, with their names written out in marker pen.

ABOUT GALLOWAY WILD FOODS

Mark Williams (Galloway Wild Foods) is a foraging teacher and wild food expert based in Dumfries and Galloway.

Through Galloway Wild Foods, he endeavours to share his passion for foraging and the delicious and nutritious food that you can gather for free in the wild. All of Mark’s work seeks to restore connections between humans and nature, increasing our intimacy with the natural world in ways that are beneficial to our own physical and mental wellbeing, and the health of the ecosystems of which we are part.