Fungi - Walk and Talk
Explore the woodland to discover and observe an incredible range of fungi.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Local naturalist John Pelter leads us through the woodland to discover and observe a range of fungi. Depending on the weather, this popular walk includes a number of stopping points to share knowledge on individual specimens. If we are lucky, it may include: Fly Agaric and Magpie Inkcap.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Please register your interest at www.pettswood.org.uk
- Suitability
Supervised children are welcome
- Meeting point
Meet at the woods entrance, through Hazelmere Road underpass. BR5 1NZ What3words: create.funny.movie
- What to bring and wear
This activity will take place outside, so please ensure you dress for the weather and wear suitable footwear for muddy, uneven paths. There is no shelter on this walk.
- Accessibility
Please wear sturdy footwear and use walking poles if necessary. The walk takes place on unmade tracks within the woodland and is unlikely to be suitable for wheelchairs or mobility scooters. The woodland floor can be uneven and sometimes muddy.
- Other
The walk is approximately 90 minutes long. There are no toilet facilities on this site, but Petts Wood is about 15 minutes away. Parking is on the highway - please observe all parking restrictions and don't obstruct driveways or entrances. If it's wet, we may have to cancel at short notice. To call us on the day or the day before the walk: 07539 390786. The event is organised and supported by The National Trust Petts Wood and Hawkwood Estate, Petts Wood & District Residents Association, The Chislehurst Society and National Trust Petts Wood Committee. We welcome your feedback on your experience at this event and your suggestions for future events.
Upcoming events
Insects - Walk and Talk
Hoverflies, beetles, moths, dragonflies and many more. We hope to see a veritable plethora of insects on our guided walk.
Wildflowers and Plants - Walk and Talk
Explore the plants and wildflowers that grow in Petts Wood and Hawkwood.
St Paul's Cray Common - Beating the Bounds
Come and join an ancient folk-religious ritual as our leaders take us along a section of the parish boundary.
Autumn Trees - Walk and Talk
Explore the woods and identify the trees. Our walk will also take us to Tong Farm, where recent fencing, pond improvements and tree planting have taken place.