The Cotswold Fungus Group is part of a national network of enthusiasts for mushrooms, fungi and all things mycological.  We organise regular fungus forays throughout the year, visiting a wide range of sites throughout north Wiltshire and Gloucestershire (excluding the Forest of Dean, where there is a separate group).      

Members are encouraged to learn to identify fungi with the help of experienced identifiers.  The records of finds are sent a a national database at the British Mycological Society in London and to local Wildlife Trusts.  All of our foray activities are covered by public liability insurance, provided by the Association of British Fungus Groups.

If you would like to join us, please complete and return the membership form with your subscription. Members are circulated with details of the forays for each season and receive lists of the finds at these events.  Information on other fungus groups and their activities are also available.

Fungus Forays

Fungus forays typically take place on Sundays, although there are some Saturday fixtures at the height of the Autumn and Spring seasons.  Click here to see a list of the provisional foray dates for this year

Walks are for approximately 2 hours in either the morning or afternoon, (and often both), with a pub lunch in between.  Members can choose to attend as many or as few forays as they wish - all for the same yearly subscription!

Forays are led by an experienced identifier, usually Dave Champion or John Roberts, another group member or  by a guest identifier from a neighbouring group - all covered by ABFG public liability insurance.  Fungi are picked and identified in the field as far as possible.  Lists of the day's finds are produced and sent on to members.

Find out more information about our fungi lists and how we record our finds.

Join Us

To join the group, please download the membership form.  Subscription fees to join the group are used to cover administration costs and are currently

£5 per annum for an individual; £7 per annum for a couple at the same address 

Family membership £3.00 per address +£2.00 per head (e.g. 2 adults + 2 children = £11

Members are circulated with details of the forays for each season and receive lists of the finds at these events.  Information on other fungus groups and their activities are also available.