Guided Foraging Walks
at Pype Hayes Park
Erdington, Birmingham (West Midlands)
What’s this Pype Hayes walk like?
This is a relaxed, beginner-friendly foraging walk through one of Birmingham’s larger green spaces, with over 100 acres of open fields, hedgerows, and the steady presence of Plants Brook along the park’s edge.
Over two unhurried hours, we follow easy paths through meadow grass, alongside the stream, and along tangled hedges. We move slowly, pause often, and take time to notice what’s growing underfoot, overhead, and everywhere in between.
This isn’t a march or a lecture. It’s a practical, grounded way to learn how wild plants fit into an everyday landscape, the sort of place most people walk past without really seeing.
We begin with introductions and a short briefing on safe, mindful foraging. From there, we walk and discuss the wild edible plants we find along the way.
These guided walks are designed to help you slow down, recognise edible plants with confidence, and understand how to use wild ingredients at home. We won’t be picking for the basket, but we will learn a lot and enjoy the time outdoors.
What You’ll Learn:
These walks are about noticing and understanding plants, not filling baskets or covering miles.
- How to identify 10–15 wild edible plants (and avoid their dodgy lookalikes)
- What’s in season now and how to find it again
- Simple culinary and herbal uses for the plants we meet
- How to forage safely, legally and respectfully
- Easy ways to cook, preserve, or enjoy wild ingredients at home
We’ll also look at common poisonous plants, so you leave knowing not just what’s useful, but what’s best left alone.
After the walk, you’ll receive a follow-up email with notes, links, and book recommendations, so you don’t have to memorise everything on the day.
Details for the Pype Hayes Walk:
Dates: Sat 9th May or 23rd May 2026
Location: Pype Hayes Park, Erdington, Birmingham, B76 1EE
Get Directions
Price: £25 per person
Parking: Free parking is available at the Plantsbrook Nature Reserve car park off Eachelhurst Road, just before Kendrick Road, opposite Pype Hayes Park and next to Sutton Auto Car Wash. Additional on-street parking can be found along the main road nearby. Please park considerately.
Public Transport: No. 77, 813, 814, X14 (National Express WM). Check timetables
Terrain: A mix of tarmac and grassy paths. Occasional uneven ground.
Accessibility: Have accessibility needs or health conditions? Just email me
Dogs: Not allowed in this foraging walk.
Children: Under 10 go free, just let me know in advance.
You’ll receive a pre-event email with meeting point details and everything you need for the day.
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Book Your Walk
Spaces are limited to keep group sizes small and personal.
All bookings must be made online in advance. Places are only secured once payment is complete, and I’m unable to accept walk-ins, so don’t hang about if you have a date in mind.
Sat 23th May 2026 – 10.00-12.00hSat 9th May 2026 – 10.00-12.00h
Still got questions or issues booking?
If you didn’t get confirmation or meeting details the day before, check your junk folder. Any payment issues or other glitches? Just send me an email and I’ll sort it.
What past participants say:
"It was enjoyable and insightful and I learnt several plants with edible parts that I did not already know. The instructions on where to find the start point were clear and easy to follow, the group was friendly and it was nice to meet others with a similar interest in foraging as well as your helpful and engaging instruction. I would definitely recommend this to others!"
"Spent a great two hours on the foraging course with Alvaro who is a knowledgeable guide. Just the right pace and information which meant it was an enjoyable learning experience."
"It was well worth the long journey, Alvaro"