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Mushrooms in North York Moors: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in North York Moors: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In North York Moors, the situation for Honey Fungus stays modest, the lead score sits at 42 out of 100. Conditions in the northwest are currently stronger than across the rest of the area. After 14 Nov, values ease slightly without dropping off a cliff. Underlying sites sit between 70 and 179 metres, spread across the region.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 42/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 14 Nov: Honey Fungus (45/100). Eases slightly after 16 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: North York MoorsHistorical 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 few
- Feb moderate
- Mar few
- Apr few
- May few
- Jun few
- Jul few
- Aug few
- Sept peak
- Oct peak
- Nov many
- Dec few
- 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:
- Penny Bun
- Wood Hedgehog
- Parasol Mushroom
- Golden Chanterelle
- Field Mushroom
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Horn of Plenty
- Yellow Morel
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, rare here
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- 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, rare here
Penny Bun
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season, rare here
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of 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, rare here
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- 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 North York Moors
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Very high
- Temperature Favourable
Typical woodland & habitat types in North York Moors
Across 2 woodland samples in North York Moors, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (2/2). Elevations between 70 m and 179 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 North York Moors
Are there mushrooms in North York Moors right now?
In North York Moors, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: moderate.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in North York Moors?
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 North York Moors right now?
The most promising species in North York Moors right now: Honey Fungus (moderate), Horn of Plenty (unfavourable), Cauliflower Fungus (unfavourable) and Wood Blewit (unfavourable).
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in North York Moors in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Saturday. Assessment for that day: moderate.
In which months are mushrooms found in North York Moors?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in North York Moors appear mainly in these months: February, September, October and November. Most finds fall in: September and October.
Which elevation zones are covered in North York Moors?
The analysed sites in North York Moors fall into these elevation zones: lowlands.
Is there a daily mushroom report in North York Moors?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in North York Moors: 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 North York Moors?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in North York Moors in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in North York Moors, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
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Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.