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Mushrooms in Dartmoor: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Dartmoor: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
If you plan a trip in Dartmoor, keep expectations for Honey Fungus measured: 41 out of 100. The northwest stands out today; toward the southeast and east it stays more subdued. It stays strong into 4 Nov, then the line turns down. Measurements come from several woodland sites across the region between 12 m and 72 m.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 41/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (41/100). Falls clearly from 7 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: DartmoorHistorical occurrence density in this region
This is how the reported mushroom finds of this region spread over the year (based on GBIF records, relative to the strongest month).
- Jan many
- Feb peak
- Mar many
- Apr peak
- May peak
- Jun many
- Jul moderate
- Aug peak
- Sept many
- Oct peak
- Nov many
- Dec many
- hardly any
- few
- moderate
- many
- peak
The taller the bar, the more mushroom finds were reported in that month, compared with the region's strongest month (source: GBIF).
Frequently reported edible mushrooms:
- Golden Chanterelle
- Penny Bun
- Wood Hedgehog
- Parasol Mushroom
- Field Mushroom
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Yellow Morel
- Horn of Plenty
Source: GBIF.org, aggregated density, not pin-point finds.
Season calendar of typical species
The typical mushroom species of this region grow in these months, according to the species profiles.
Honey Fungus
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Horn of Plenty
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul out of season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Wood Blewit
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul out of season
- Aug out of season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec season
Golden Chanterelle
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Penny Bun
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Parasol Mushroom
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in Dartmoor
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Moisture and temperature are subdued for now.
Typical woodland & habitat types in Dartmoor
Across 2 woodland samples in Dartmoor, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (2/2). Elevations between 12 m and 72 m.
Foraging rules in this region
- Allowed amount
- In England and Wales, personal foraging is often allowed in reasonable amounts without commercial trade. Commercial picking is not allowed on Forestry England land.
- Access & times
- On private land and managed forests (e.g. Forestry England), landowner rules, signs and local byelaws apply. Scotland describes responsible access in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
- Protected areas & species
- Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) have protection rules; interventions need consent from Natural England or Natural Resources Wales. Protected species are protected everywhere.
Source: Forestry England: Your Forest Fungi Code
Overview only, not legal advice. Signs, landowner rights and current ordinances apply on site.
What the forecast is based on
FungiFind combines weather, soil moisture and each species’ seasonal growth pattern into a day-by-day outlook. It replaces neither local knowledge nor safe identification, and is not a find guarantee.
Frequently asked questions about mushrooms in Dartmoor
Are there mushrooms in Dartmoor right now?
In Dartmoor, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: moderate.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Dartmoor?
In England and Wales, personal foraging is often allowed in reasonable amounts without commercial trade. Commercial picking is not allowed on Forestry England land. On private land and managed forests (e.g. Forestry England), landowner rules, signs and local byelaws apply. Scotland describes responsible access in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) have protection rules; interventions need consent from Natural England or Natural Resources Wales. Protected species are protected everywhere. Forestry England: Your Forest Fungi Code
Which mushrooms are doing well in Dartmoor right now?
The most promising species in Dartmoor right now: Honey Fungus (moderate), Horn of Plenty (unfavourable), Cauliflower Fungus (unfavourable) and Wood Blewit (unfavourable).
Which elevation zones are covered in Dartmoor?
The analysed sites in Dartmoor fall into these elevation zones: lowlands.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Dartmoor?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Dartmoor: mushroom weather, the current situation and a forecast for the coming days, recalculated every morning. Open the map for individual woods.
What is the best time of day for mushroom foraging in Dartmoor?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Dartmoor in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Dartmoor, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
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Poison helpline and mushroom advice
FungiFind is not medical advice. If you suspect poisoning, get professional help immediately.
If life is at risk or someone is unconscious: call 112.
NPIS (0344 892 0111) is for healthcare professionals only. Public: NHS 111; emergency: 999.
Numbers and links come from verified sources. Local signs and current rules always apply on site.
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Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.