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Explore the canal banks and farm edges outside York on a private, 2–2.5 hour guided foraging walk. Learn to identify about 18 edible plants, taste samples, and make a personal plant record back at the farm.
Explore the canal banks and farm edges outside York on a private, 2–2.5 hour guided foraging walk. Learn to identify about 18 edible plants, taste samples, and make a personal plant record back at the farm.
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Operated by Wild Harvest School of Self-Reliance · York, North Yorkshire
The towpath is quiet this morning; reed beds lean toward a slow canal and the guide—Di—stands with a basket and a ready smile. You move from farmyard to hedgerow, smelling crushed leaves, tasting a cautious nibble of chickweed, and learning to read plants like a map. The walk is intimate: private, hands-on, and paced for curiosity rather than speed.
easy.
2–2.5 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be able to walk 1.5–3 miles on level/uneven ground.
The outing combines a short drive with about 1.5–2 miles of easy walking along the canal towpath and farm paths over the 2–2.5 hour session.
Yes—this private experience is family-friendly; infants may ride in a stroller and activities are adapted for younger participants.
Small, guided tastings are part of the session; you should not prepare or consume wild plants independently without proper ID and guidance.
All sales are final; bookings cannot be refunded, and the operator may cancel for bad weather.
York’s canals were expanded during the Industrial Revolution, creating linear wetlands and hedgerow habitats that now support many common edible plants.
Guided foraging here emphasizes permission, small‑sample harvesting, and the instructor’s four‑step ID system to protect plant populations and respect private land.
Wild Harvest School of Self-Reliance operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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