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Chanterelle · Scottish Highlands

Weather, season and habitat for Chanterelle in Scottish Highlands. Cantharellus cibarius

Cool, wet Atlantic climate; season later and longer than in southern England.

Chanterelles respond more slowly than boletes: lasting soil moisture matters more than a single downpour.

Season

June to October, often peaking in August and September.

Habitat

Mossy deciduous and conifer woods, often in troops, on well-drained slopes.

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Cool, wet Atlantic climate; season later and longer than in southern England. Chanterelles respond more slowly than boletes: lasting soil moisture matters more than a single downpour.