Is the walk suitable for beginners?

Yes. The walk is designed for beginners with a slow pace, frequent stops, and hands-on guidance from Raf (@Norwich_forage).

Will I be expected to eat what we find?

No. Tasting is optional; Raf may offer small samples but there is no pressure to eat anything you’re uncomfortable with.

This particular walk is adults only as noted in the listing; check with the operator about family-friendly alternatives.

Meet at Salhouse Broad Car Park, Lower Street, Salhouse — the listed meeting point for check-in before the walk.

Is parking available?

Yes, the meeting point is at Salhouse Broad Car Park; follow local signage and arrive a few minutes early to check in.

Is the route accessible for people with mobility issues?

The terrain can be uneven and may go off main paths; the walk is not suitable for people with mobility difficulties.

Spring Foraging at Salhouse Broad: Guided Walk with Raf | Guided Tour | Walking Tour

At Salhouse Broad, a calming shallow basin in the Norfolk Broads just outside Norwich, the season’s first greens push up through the reed fringes and the mud edges come alive underfoot. Foraging Walk With Raf is a two‑hour, adult‑only guided stroll led by Raf (@Norwich_forage) that turns those margins into a classroom: you'll learn to identify common spring edible plants, spot early fungi, and distinguish hazardous lookalikes. Meet at Salhouse Broad Car Park, Lower Street, Salhouse, where flat boardwalks give way to reedbeds, alder carr and the broad’s shallow open water. Raf’s five-plus years of local foraging experience shapes an approach that’s practical and cautious — emphasis on safety, sustainable harvesting and clear food‑handling ideas you can use at home. The pace is deliberately slow with frequent stops to examine leaf shapes, stems, spores and habitat clues so even complete beginners leave confident about what to pick and what to avoid. Key scene features include the broad’s reed fringes, muddy margins where spring greens and chickweed thrive, and shaded carr woodland that shelters early-cap mushrooms and other spring fungi. Raf makes a point of teaching both edible species and the poisonous plants you’ll commonly encounter, explaining lookalikes and simple preparation techniques for wild greens and herbs. The walk is hands-on: you may taste samples if you’re comfortable, but there’s no pressure to eat. This is a distinct Norfolk experience because it pairs intimate, place-based knowledge with the Broads’ unusual wetland ecology — peat and clay soils, water levels that shape plant communities, and a mix of open water and coppiced alder that supports a surprising variety of edibles. The group size is kept small to preserve the site and to create a conversational learning environment. Note: the route can be uneven and may leave shoes muddy; the outing is not suitable for those with mobility difficulties. Practical details: expect roughly two hours outdoors. Dress in long trousers, layers and waterproof footwear; bring a small notebook and a camera if you want to record finds. Raf will answer questions about foraging ethics, local seasonality and basic preparation tips. For people who’ve wanted to learn where to start with wild food, this walk is a direct, sensory way into the craft and an excellent introduction to the living classroom that is Salhouse Broad. Expect to encounter familiar spring staples — stinging nettles for quick blanching, chickweed and dandelion leaves for salads, and the tang of wood sorrel; Raf will also point out places to look for wild garlic and early saplings hosting fungi. He emphasizes low-impact harvesting: take only small amounts, avoid rare plants, and follow Broads Authority guidance so these fragile peat and reed habitats remain productive for wildlife and foragers.

About Salhouse Broad

Salhouse Broad is a nature-focused outdoor activity provider located near Norwich, England, featured on The Adventure Collective. It offers short and half-day watercraft hires, simple camping and specialist guided events on Salhouse Broad and nearby waterways.

The business provides kayak and canoe hires in 3-hour and 6-hour options. Paddle routes include the Wherry Cut, the Hoveton Great Broad Nature Trail, and longer river journeys toward Horning and Wroxham. These self-guided hires emphasise wildlife viewing, quiet paddling and access to Broadland landscapes.

Overnight options include a minimal camping pod and grass camping pitches sized 6×6 metres. The camping pod is an unfurnished hut intended for guests to bring their own bedding and supplies. Camping pitches are car-free and require arrival before 6 PM to secure a spot.

Salhouse Broad also runs evening and specialist events. Stargazing sessions are delivered in partnership with the Norwich Astronomical Society, bringing telescopes and guided sky tours. The biofluorescence walk with David Atthowe uses UV torches to reveal glowing fungi, insects and plants, offering a unique nocturnal nature experience.

Operations focus on outdoor experiences, simple accommodation and guided learning. Facilities are deliberately basic for a back-to-basics stay; equipment hire supports self-led exploration. Location details, booking, availability and any safety briefings are provided at time of reservation on the official listings and booking pages. As a featured provider on The Adventure Collective, Salhouse Broad appears alongside curated outdoor experiences in Norfolk. Detailed booking, safety briefings and equipment instructions are supplied at booking and on-site for all guests.