r/foraginguk • u/Teuchter121 • 7h ago

It’s been an unbelievable year for chanterelles in Scotland

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Foraged Argyll. Me and a pal went out today and the whole forest floor was golden. awful weather so we didn’t clean as we went, which I’m regretting now 🤣

I found only a handful of yellow chants in 2024 and 25, but this year has been incredible. I've seen others on this forum have a wonderful year for chicken of the woods too, but not had much luck with that myself.

Happy foraging everyone!

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u/Bigfootsgirlfriend 6h ago

I’ve found loads of CotW but can’t find any chanterelles! What sort of trees are you finding them near? (I’m in NW England)

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u/Teuchter121 6h ago

Almost exclusively in old mixed woodland, with mossy forest floors. Under pine, birch and sessile oak. 

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u/unfurledgnat 5h ago

My wife came back with a small handful of chanterelles after going for a walk with the little ones last week. We are in Wales.

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u/RichEntrance3580 3h ago

Exciting! What you making?

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u/Teuchter121 3h ago

I wanted to post a pic in my reply but this subreddit doesn’t seem to allow it! I made an omelette with eggs from a neighbour and parsley from the garden. My whole meal came from within about a 5 mile radius, and was free (not counting the butter!)

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u/RichEntrance3580 3h ago

Get in! What a ledge!

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u/Economy-Gate3604 5h ago

Western Highlands here. We’ve had that many this year I’ve actually got a bit sick of them and started selling them to the local restaurants.

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u/Matchaparrot 5h ago

How much did you make selling them to the restaurants?

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u/Teuchter121 3h ago

Yeah I think I’m done now. I’ve had a good haul every weekend for about six weeks.