{"id":5366,"date":"2020-09-15T14:48:19","date_gmt":"2020-09-15T13:48:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/?p=5366"},"modified":"2025-10-02T10:06:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T09:06:58","slug":"wild-edible-food-youll-find-in-britain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wild-edible-food-youll-find-in-britain\/","title":{"rendered":"What wild edible food can you find in Britain?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Britain\u2019s hunter-gatherer days may be over, but foraging \u2013 which refers to collecting wild edible plants \u2013 has become an increasingly popular activity. Foraging is not only good for the environment but also a fantastic way to connect with the <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/tours\/day-tours-from-london\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=wild_edible_food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UK\u2019s beautiful rural areas<\/a>. And, regardless of the season, there are tasty delights to be found just about anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What kind of wild edible food can you find during Britain\u2019s summer and autumn months? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bullace Plums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beech Nuts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wild Raspberry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wild Strawberry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hazelnuts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We tell you more below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bullace Plums<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thought to be brought to the Isles by the Romans, Bullace fruits grow in abundance in Britain\u2019s hedgerows during October and November. These small, oval plums are usually blue, black or purple in colour with a slightly acidic taste. You can use these tasty fruits to make homemade jams, preserves, crumbles, wine and fruit liqueurs such as sloe gin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bullace fruits grow throughout the UK, but we recommend heading to an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/tours\/rail-tours-from-london\/the-lake-district-with-afternoon-tea-cruise\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=wild_edible_food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lake District<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/experiences\/small-group-experiences\/cotswolds-small-group-tour\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=wild_edible_food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cotswolds<\/a>, to add some visual awe to your foraging adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bullace-Plums.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bullace-Plums.jpg 650w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bullace-Plums-300x284.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beech Nuts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beech nuts can be admittedly difficult to collect in large numbers due to their small size. Still, they make a tasty treat on Autumn walks if you can spot them. You can use them in a similar way to pine nuts \u2013 they taste great sprinkled over risottos and salads. Before consuming, make sure to scrape off the outer brown skin and roast thoroughly. In the wild, they typically come in pairs and have three sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wild Raspberry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wild raspberries grow in hedgerows, woodlands, clearings and even roadsides. You\u2019ll also find them growing in upland areas, such as the Scottish Highlands and Brecon Beacons in <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/tours\/rail-tours-from-london\/north-wales-rail-tour-from-london\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=wild_edible_food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wales<\/a>, below cliffs and on dry ledges of ravines and crags. Wild raspberries taste slightly sharper than their farmed alternatives, but you can use them in the same way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you fancy a trip to the <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/tours\/rail-tours-from-london\/edinburgh-loch-ness-the-highlands\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=wild_edible_food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scottish Highlands<\/a>, why not combine it with a tour that also includes visits to destinations such as Edinburgh and Loch Ness? Our guided tours will give you a deep insight into the area\u2019s history and culture, and the views are simply unforgettable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Raspberry.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Raspberry.jpg 650w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Raspberry-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Raspberry-270x180.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wild Strawberry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Britain\u2019s wild strawberries are usually much smaller than their cultivated cousins, often measuring less than 1cm in width. Still, you\u2019ll generally find them in Woodlands from July through to October, and they\u2019re generally enjoyed best without any preparation. If you can get your hands on enough wild strawberries, consider adding a sprinkling of sugar and cream to make a tasty dessert. Add a couple of berries to the mix, and you can create a delicious panna cotta or cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9e.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Wild-Strawberry-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Wild-Strawberry-1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Wild-Strawberry-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Wild-Strawberry-1-270x180.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hazelnuts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hazel trees are native to the UK and grow in scrublands, woodland areas and hedgerows. You might struggle to find fully ripened hazelnuts in the wild because small <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/super-cute-british-animals-you-have-to-see-at-least-once\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">birds and animals<\/a> tend to get to them first. But during August and September, you can find plenty of small, green hazelnuts that are usually safe to eat during nature walks, though you may want to wait until they turn brown and the shell begins to peel away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hazelnuts.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hazelnuts.jpg 650w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hazelnuts-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hazelnuts-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hazelnuts-370x370.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember the golden rule of foraging &#8211; never eat something unless you\u2019re 100% sure that you know what it is. Once you\u2019ve got that rule memorised, check out some of our fantastic countryside experiences on our <a href=\"https:\/\/evanevanstours.com\/tours\/day-tours-from-london\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=wild_edible_food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Day Tours from London<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What kind of wild edible food can you find during Britain\u2019s summer and autumn months? 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