Wild Walk: Autumn Fungi & Foraging – Bevendean Down
Starting at Bevendean Community Garden, we'll be joined by Seb from Urban Forage for a 2 mile walk around the hills of Bevendean.
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Bevendean Community Garden
Heath Hill Avenue Brighton and Hove BN2 4FH United KingdomGood to know
Highlights
- 2 hours, 30 minutes
- In person
About this event
🌿 Foraging Walk with Local Expert Seb from Urban Forage 🌿
Set out on a guided adventure with Seb, an experienced local forager from Urban Forage, and uncover the treasures hidden in the fields around Bevendean. Beginning at the welcoming Bevendean Community Garden, we’ll meander through a little-known corner of the South Downs National Park, learning how to identify wild plants, hear their stories, and discover their uses along the way.
With Seb from Urban Forage
This booking is for Walk : Bevendean Down Foraging Walk, the walk is a cicular walk.
approx 1.7 miles
Starting location : Bevendean Community Garden, Heath Hill Ave, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 4FH
Ending Location: Bevendean Community Garden, Heath Hill Ave, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 4FH
About this event
Join local expert Seb from Urban Forage for a rejuvenating walk through the picturesque countryside on Bevendean’s doorstep. Beginning in one of Bevendean’s most beautiful community gardens, we’ll wander into surrounding woodlands and fields, discovering wild plants and the fascinating fungi that flourish in October.
Saturday 27th September 2025, 11am - 1.30pm
Please arrive at 10.45am to set off at 11am
Location and meet point:
Heath Hill Avenue, Brighton and Hove, BN2 4FH (Number 48 bus to Heath Hill avenue, on-street car parking available) What3words: spark.nests.verse
We will meet in Bevendean Community Garden. Turn left just after the bus stop opposite Bevendean Primary School. Walk a short way and cross over a metal vehicle gate. Turn left and the garden will be ahead of you. Walk into the garden through the gate. There is a compost toilet here.
While we will be moving at a medium - slow pace, please note that our route is likely to include uneven ground and a occasional sharp inclines, and is therefore not suitable for anyone using a wheelchair or with severe mobility issues. Please contact me as soon as possible if you have any concerns about this.
Duration
This Local Loop walk will takes around 1.5 hours, however as we will stop periodically to hear from local foraging guide the walk will take approximately 2 - 2.5 hours.
Weather
The event remains enjoyable even with a bit of rain. If we are experiencing torrential downpours, or very high winds the walk will be re-scheduled.
Please note timings are approximate.
Your Hosts
Your specialist Guide is Lead Forager Seb from Urban Forage
Seb is a former head chef who has turned his hand to foraging. He has become a lead forager and teacher with Urban Forage and has a true passion for teaching about using the world around you not only as food but resources, materials and remedy.He is fungi mad and runs a sustainable farm growing lions mane mushrooms where they also hope to secure, protect and cultivate some of our native flora, fauna and fungi. www.urbanforage.me
Local Wild Spaces Guide
Hannah
A trained forest school assistant, and trainee Forest Bathing guide. Hannah enjoys being with groups on outdoor adventures, and discovering more about our local landscape.
Our guides take part in regular training, and are outdoor first aid trained
https://inspired-by-nature.uk/wild-walks/
About Wild Walks East Brighton
🌿 About Wild Walks 🌿
Our Wild Walks Changing Chalk funded events ran from October 2024 – July 2025, with four guided walks (and community celebration!)designed to be easily accessible for people living in Moulsecoomb and Bevendean. On each walk no car was needed – each walk finished near a bus stop, with easy connections back to where we started. Distances ranged from under 2 miles to just over 7 miles. On every walk, we were joined by two guides: a local wild spaces guide and a specialist in one of the following areas — Artefacts, Crafting & Living History, Archaeology, Foraging, Materials & Remedies, Ritual & Folklore, or Natural Habitat.
To find downloadable maps and photos of the walks visit
https://inspired-by-nature.uk/wild-walks/
Wild Walks is continuing with funding thanks to Bevendan Community Garden.
Frequently asked questions
Seb is a former head chef who has turned his hand to foraging. He has become a lead forager and teacher with Urban Forage and has a true passion for teaching about using the world around you not only as food but resources, materials and remedies too.
Even in warm weather layers are advised, and please wear long sleeves and trousers to avoid stings/scratches. Wear enclosed shoes. flip flops/sandals are NOT suitable. Bring waterproofs if needed!
Yes, we will have several stops, where you are welcome to sit and rest as we hear from our foraging guide along the way. Please bring a picnic mat or similar to sit on especially as ground is likely to be damp or wet.
We will walk at a gentle pace of about 2 miles per hour
The walks are various length this Local Loop walk is the shortest walk, if you are comfortable walking for two hours this walk should be manageable, there are a couple of spots with steep bits and some paths can be uneven. If you are unsure please get in touch.
Please bring a picnic mat or similar to sit on, and a rucksack to carry anything else you might want (e.g. water, snacks, spare layers).
LOTS of layers are key on chillier days, along with hat/gloves/scarf and waterproofs.
The walks are various lengths with the shortest being just under 2 miles. The pace will be slow - medium, there will be an opportunity or two at various points to stop and sit. If you would like to have a chat before booking/attending please email hmarmstrong@hotmail.co.uk
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Yes, please only bring friendly dogs. Please keep dogs on leads.
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