Foraging in Surrey

Discover edible plants growing under your feet

Beginner-friendly plant foraging walks in Surrey, guided by Julie Hancox, a registered nutritional therapist.

I gather people outdoors for gentle foraging walks that invite you to slow down, learn to identify edible plants and see the countryside in a completely new way.

No prior knowledge needed. Just curiosity, comfortable shoes and a willingness to slow down.

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Small, Welcoming groups

Safe, Beginner-friendly foraging

Local Surrey locations

Come forage with me

I’m Julie Hancox, a registered nutritional therapist with a love of foraging. I’ll guide you in identifying edible plants safely and confidently, so you feel at ease even if you’re completely new.

Foraged plants are packed with nutrients and grow all around us for free. I’ll show you simple ways to use them in everyday meals, backed by nutritional science. These walks are also a chance to slow down, get outside, and enjoy being present in nature. They’re as good for your head as they are for your plate.

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Foraging Walks around Guildford, Surrey

Single Walk

Gather

£30 ADULT / £10 CHILD

Join a 1.5-hour guided foraging walk on Merrow Downs in Guildford and discover how a simple countryside stroll can lead you through the aisles of Mother Nature’s own grocery shop. Perfect if you’re curious and want to try foraging for the first time.

Sun 7th June

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Sat 11th July

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Four Seasons Pass

Forage through the seasons

£100 ADULT / £30 CHILD

Experience how edible plants change throughout the year. Four walks, four seasons and a deeper understanding of the plants growing all around us. Dates to be confirmed on a rolling basis.

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Private Bookings

Just you

MINimum 7 Adults

Interested in a private group booking or corporate wellbeing experience?

From Birthday Parties to Team Building Activities. These are ideal for families, friends, birthdays or wellbeing groups.

Price dependent on numbers. Dates arranged to suit you.

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TESTIMONIALS

Kind words From foragers

Curious what it’s really like to come on a foraging walk?

“Being shown the large range of edible plants that are commonly found around us was really enlightening and gives me more specific things to look out for when walking. All this helps me to appreciate, be more in tune with and be more grateful for all that Mother Nature is and all that she provides for us. Thank you!”
Liz
“If you’ve ever been curious about foraging but worried about getting it wrong, Julie creates a safe, fun space to learn.”
Sarah
“We had a lovely walk round an area I’ve cycled through many times without stopping to look. Turns out that when you do stop and look and combine it with Julie’s excellent knowledge, you find a world of edible plants with the most incredible benefits. I learnt so much and had a great time.”
James
“I highly recommend Julie’s foraging walking tours to anyone who is curious and would like to learn more about what kind of edible plants there are on your doorstep. I now look at my garden and plants on my own walks from a new perspective. I would definitely attend another one of Julie’s foraging tours in the future.”
Erin
“Inspiring and fun. Delivered with clear knowledge but in a way that made it accessible to a newbie.”
Suzie

What’s a Foraging Walk?

A gentle, guided walk where you’ll learn to identify edible plants safely and see the countryside in a new way.

What happens on the walk?

We walk, pause, gather and explore edible plants together, with guidance, stories and plenty of time to ask questions.

How long is it?

Approximately 90 minutes.

Who it’s for?

Individuals, couples, friends and families. All walks are beginner-friendly.

What you’ll leave with

Confidence spotting edible plants, a deeper connection to nature and a fresh perspective on your local landscape.

Foraging FAQs

Got a question about foraging walks? I’ve got the answers.

All plant foraging walks currently take place in the Guildford area, in the future new areas may be added.

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The walks I generally lead are on rough terrain and do not have any paved paths, so these walks would not be suitable for anyone requiring a wheelchair. If you require a walking stick, you may be comfortable to attend a 90-minute foraging walk.

If you are disabled, or if you are part of a group who have disabilities and would like to have a plant foraging experience, please get in touch to find out what might be possible. I am open to looking at variations of my walks and ways they can be adapted to increase accessibility.

I’m afraid not. I love dogs, but not everyone does and as the focus of the walk is on foraging, it’s better to leave the paws behind. If you have a guide dog or a therapy dog, please get in touch directly so we can discuss whether a foraging walk could work for you.

Sorry, there are no refunds available. You may be able to transfer your booking. Please get in touch.

Yes, this can be done right up to 48 hours before a walk. Please contact me directly to organise this.

If you cannot attend due to illness or circumstances outside of your control, please email a minimum of 48 hours before the walk and I will do my best to transfer your booking to another date within 12 weeks of the original booking. Please note that this is subject to availability. If the walks are fully booked, this will not be possible. Email me.

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If you have any questions about foraging walks, I would love to hear from you.