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Mushrooms on the South Downs: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update on the South Downs: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
If you plan a trip on the South Downs, keep expectations for Honey Fungus measured: 49 out of 100. Spatially, the southeast leads: scores there sit above the other sample points. After 4 Nov, a clear decline is expected. The sample covers elevations from 51 to 207 metres and reflects common woodland heights.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 49/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (49/100). Falls clearly from 7 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: South DownsHistorical 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 moderate
- Feb moderate
- Mar moderate
- Apr moderate
- May many
- Jun moderate
- Jul few
- Aug peak
- Sept many
- Oct peak
- Nov peak
- Dec peak
- 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
- Golden Chanterelle
- Horn of Plenty
- Parasol Mushroom
- Wood Hedgehog
- Field Mushroom
- Yellow Morel
- Saffron Milk Cap
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, rare here
- 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
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, rare here
- Aug season
- 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
- Jul season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- 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 on the South Downs
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Moisture and temperature align with the current assessment.
Typical woodland & habitat types on the South Downs
Across 4 woodland samples on the South Downs, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (4/4). Elevations between 51 m and 207 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 on the South Downs
Are there mushrooms on the South Downs right now?
On the South Downs, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: moderate.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms on the South Downs?
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 on the South Downs right now?
The most promising species on the South Downs right now: Honey Fungus (moderate), Horn of Plenty (unfavourable), Cauliflower Fungus (unfavourable) and Wood Blewit (unfavourable).
Which elevation zones are covered on the South Downs?
The analysed sites on the South Downs fall into these elevation zones: lowlands and hill country.
Is there a daily mushroom report on the South Downs?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report on the South Downs: 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 on the South Downs?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots on the South Downs in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches on the South Downs, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
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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.