Fungi Walks and Meetings
Unless otherwise stated, ALL WALKS START AT 10.00 am AND FINISH BETWEEN 12.30 am AND 1.00 pm.
OUR WALKS ARE FOR MEMBERS ONLY, but if you'd like to come on a particular walk but are not yet a member, joining is very cheap and very easy: just click here. All are most welcome - especially families - and no previous experience is needed.
If weather conditions are bad (very windy, frosty or snowy) it would be wise to check with the leader before setting out.
Disclaimer - The Grid Reference given for each event is as accurate as we can make it and may not be at the exact location of the meeting place but should get you within a few hundred yards. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the Grid Reference and link to OpenStreetMap is correct BFG excepts no liability should you get lost. We now include the What3Words reference for the turn off spot from the road as an extra guide to each location. Clicking on the W3W link will open the app. Clicking on 'Navigate' will allow you to select your preferred navigation software (e.g. Google Maps).
Please note that by making a booking for one of our walks you are agreeing to follow our 'Walks Guidelines'. Click here to view
NB: If any members find they are not regularly receiving Penny's information circulars before an event (these are sent out the day before booking opens for each event) or have maybe changed their email address, please get in touch with her.
Print Programme (Only valid at time of printing. Always check website for latest information)
| Date 2025 | Event |
| Wednesday April 26th |
Hodgemoor Wood (SSSI - Forestry England) Click here for Report and List |
| Wednesday May 7th |
Rushbeds Wood (SSSI - BBOWT). Click here for Report and List |
| Sunday May 18th | Burnham Beeches (SSSI - City of London Corporation). Click here for Report and List |
| Friday July 25th | BFG AGM at College Lake Nature Reserve |
| Sunday August 10th | Microscope Workshop at the Burnham Beeches Offices |
| Wednesday September 24th | WOTTON HOUSE ESTATE (Privately owned). Click here for Report and List |
| Saturday September 27th | HOCKERIDGE WOOD (Royal Forestry Society). Click here for Report and List |
| Wednesday October 1st | PULLINGSHILL WOOD (SSSI - Woodland Trust) Click here for Report and List |
| Saturday October 4th |
UK FUNGUS DAY PUBLIC EVENT at COLLEGE LAKE NATURE RESERVE, TRING |
| Sunday October 5th |
GERRARDS CROSS EAST COMMON (GX Town Council). Click here for Report and List |
| Wednesday October 8th | HODGEMOOR WOODS (SSSI - Forestry England). Click here for Report and List |
| Saturday October 11th | NAPHILL COMMON (SSSI - West Wycombe Estate). Click here for Report and List |
| Wednesday October 15th | DANCERSEND (SSSI - BBOWT) Click here for Report and List |
| Sunday October 19th |
BURNHAM BEECHES (SSSI - City of London Corporation). Click here for Report and List |
| Wednesday October 22nd | COWCROFT WOOD near Chesham (Woodland Trust). Click here for Report and List |
| Saturday October 25th |
GREAT BOIS WOOD (privately owned) & CHESHAM BOIS WOODS (Woodland Trust). Click here for Report and List |
| Wednesday October 29th |
COOMBE HILL & LOW SCRUBS (SSSI - National Trust) Click here for Report and List |
| Sunday November 2nd |
PENN WOOD (SSSI - Woodland Trust) Click here for Report and List |
| Tuesday November 4th | HOMEFIELD WOOD near Hambledon (SSSI - BBOWT / Forestry England). Click here for Report and List |
| Saturday November 8th |
STAMPWELL FARM near Beaconsfield (privately owned). Click here for Report and List |
| Wednesday November 12th |
STOKE COMMON (SSSI - City of London Corporation). Click here for Report and List |
| Sunday November 16th NB Start time 10.00 NOW FULLY BOOKED (Click here to cancel) |
RUSHMERE COUNTRY PARK (Greensands Trust). This site is our only trip to the north of the county this year, the date chosen to suit its tendency to be more productive late in the season. This large estate is situated on the Greensands Ridge adjacent to Stockgrove Park straddling the Bucks / Beds border. The varied habitats include mixed mature woodland with areas of both deciduous and coniferous trees, also heathland, young Christmas tree plantations and unimproved acid grassland. Meet in the car park by the visitor centre after entering the park off Linslade Road near Heath & Reach (SP915 278) (W3W: tarnished.cuts.quitter). Enter through the barrier and follow the road round and up the hill to the main car park at the top. NB For free parking on the day - once your booking has been confirmed by Jenny - please send in your car reg to Paul Hurst (Visitor Services Manager) making sure you mention you're a BFG member. paul.hirst@greensandtrust.org Leaders: Derek Schafer and /or Penny Cullington with Justin Long. |
| Wednesday November 19th NB Start time 10.30 Booking essential Booking opens Wed Nov 12th 7am and closes Tue Nov 18th midday. Max 10 places (Click here to book) (Click here to cancel) |
RUSHBEDS WOOD (SSSI - BBOWT) An ancient broadleaved woodland - part of the original Bernwood Forest - on heavy clay soil, bordered by unimproved meadows and old hedgerows. The site has produced many unusual fungi during our visits over the last 25 years, including 3 species new to the UK, and has a good diversity of deciduous trees though no Beech. Sadly Ash Dieback has much affected the area in recent years. The main parking area is at SP673 154 (W3W: daunting.levels.yacht) at the triangular verge on the T-junction where the Ludgershall road meets the Wotton Underwood to Brill road. (NB: Avoid blocking the railway access and be prepared to double-park if necessary.) Our gathering point is at the inner entrance to the wood (W3W: donation.envy.unscathed) which is located by walking 50 yds along from the T junction on the Ludgershall road, then turning left along the short narrow driveway over the railway where there's another small parking area with space for about 4 cars. Leaders: Penny Cullington and Claudi Soler.. |
OTHER LOCAL EVENTS OF INTEREST to which members are welcome though booking will still apply.:
| Date 2025 | Event |
| Sunday, October 19th NB Start time 2.30 Booking essential Opens Sat Oct 12th at 7am Closes Sat Oct 16th at midday Max 10 places Click here to book |
Holtspur Bank (Beaconsfield Town Council). Sarah-Jayne Ebdon took over from Penny last year to lead this long standing annual fungi walk for Friends of Holtspur Bank, a small nature reserve on sloping ground with a mix of chalk grassland, scrub and some deciduous woodland. Members are welcome to join Sarah especially if the afternoon suits you better than our morning walk at Burnham Beeches, though places are limited and need to be booked. Meet at SU923 904 (W3W: atomic.hill.dust) on the corner of Cherry Tree Rd and Holtspur Top Lane. Leader: Sarah-Jayne Ebdon. |
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Thursday
November 6th NB Start time 10.00 Booking essential Booking opens Thu Oct 30th 7am and closes Wed Nov 5th midday. Max 10 places (Click here to book) |
STOKE POGES MEMORIAL GARDENS (S. Bucks District Council). This attractive and unusual garden site has mature trees and several areas of lawn which at this time often produce amongst other things a good range of waxcaps including the beautiful Pink / Ballerina Waxcap. Time permitting, we will also visit the adjacent St. Giles Churchyard which has produced some interesting and rare grassland species in the past. Meet at SU977 825 at the Gardens' office buildings just inside the main gate which is on the west side of Church Lane off the B 416 (at W3W: along.bounty.assume). Some parking is available in the driveway just beyond the office buildings, otherwise there is a large car park opposite the entrance. Penny has been leading walks here for Friends of the Gardens for over 20 years now and BFG members are welcome to join her though numbers are limited to 10. Leader: Penny Cullington. |
BMS = British Mycological Society (www.britmycolsoc.org.uk).
HBFG = Herts & Beds Fungi Group (contact Stephen Kelly stephen.kelly@talktalk.net ).