Really Wild Foraging Courses
Come foraging with our knowledgeable and experienced guides in the stunningly beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. There is no better place to discover your ‘inner forager’ than along the hedgerows, ancient trackways and shoreline around St Davids. The changing seasons offer different flavours and different plants, so no forage will ever be the same. You will be inspired with a new enthusiasm on how to make the most of wild ingredients in everyday life; to get out into the countryside and become more aware of what is growing around you and what nature can provide.
The Really Wild Emporium
Come foraging with our knowledgeable and experienced guides in the stunningly beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. There is no better place to discover your ‘inner forager’ than along the hedgerows, ancient trackways and shoreline around St Davids.
The changing seasons offer different flavours and different plants, so no forage will ever be the same. You will be inspired with a new enthusiasm on how to make the most of wild ingredients in everyday life; to get out into the countryside and become more aware of what is growing around you and what nature can provide.
We will always explain the environmental and health and safety issues before we start so you can explore and enjoy the wild places in safety.
We currently run three different courses:
Beginner's Hedgerow Forage - These popular walks are a great way for the curious to discover all about foraging from the wild hedge banks. They take place every Thursday morning (at 10am) from March to October. Find out how easy it is to identify and gather hedgerow plants on a walk through the ancient lanes and hedgerows or around the Cathedral Close. Learn which plants you should try and which you should avoid…
Seashore Forage - Seaweeds and coastal plants are not only delicious but also contain a wealth of beneficial properties. They are rich in essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Incorporating seaweeds into food, soap, and skincare products is believed to offer a wide range of health benefits, such as boosting the immune system, improving digestion, and promoting healthy skin. If you are gasping for a lungful of fresh, bracing sea air, desperate to get out into nature, and have the urge to experience the great outdoors, then come and have a mini adventure with us.
Family Seashore Fun - This course is orientated around fun and adventure, and is suited to foraging beginners and young explorers of all ages! Here we will look into the rock pools and discover the small wild creatures that live in them, such as shells and sea anemones, little crabs and maybe even some fish hiding between the rocks! We will discover how our wild world has been shaped by nature while we search for different seaweeds and talk about how we use them for food, health and skincare.
Visit our website for further details and booking.
How to find us
Key information
Our Beginner's Hedgerow Forage and Seashore Forage are suitable for people over the age of 16 years. Our Family Seashore Fun sessions are suitable for children under the age of 16 years, however there is a maximum of two children per adult on this course and you are always responsible for their safety.
Our courses range in duration from 1.5 to 2.5 hours and vary in price (see website for details).
Please contact us in advance if you have mobility issues, or use a wheelchair, or if you have any other questions.
Pricing:
- Beginner's Hedgerow Forage - £25 per person
- Family Seashore Fun - £30 per adult, children 16 and under are free
- Seashore Forage - £40 per person
Visiting:
- https://www.reallywildemporium.co.uk/forage/
Accessibility
We try to ensure that our courses are accessible for all. We ask that if you have any mobility issues or additional needs that you let us know in advance, so that we can tailor the course and route appropriately.
We use Whitesands Beach for our seashore-based courses as it is the most accessible beach with a slipway. Our Hedgerow Foraging courses are usually along paved routes, however might include a slight incline when walking back - we will always go at a leisurely pace.
Meet the owners
The Really Wild Emporium
We are a growing, multi-faceted and multi award-winning business that puts the WILD, sustainability and the environment at the centre. Whether you’re interested in dining with us, finding out more about our natural soap and skincare products, coming on a foraging course, or staying in our bespoke accommodation, we’re sure there’s something here that’ll encourage your WILD side!
