Foraging & Wild Plant Walk: Vallis Vale

Discover new-found knowledge and an appreciation for local plants and the natural world on this foraging & wild plant walk.

Hosted by seasoned forager Samantha, you will spend this walk getting to know some of the local plants and learning about their herbal and culinary properties, history, folklore and how to identify them safely.

You will also learn about toxic look-a-likes and how to wild-harvest plants sustainably. There will be opportunities to get to know the plants in a tactile way, touching, smelling and sometimes tasting them! All walks are deeply rooted in love and reciprocity for the Earth, and your host will discuss how we can lessen our impact and protect biodiversity.

For this walk close to the summer solstice there will be a special focus on flowers and the opportunity to try making your own flower tea, as well as sustainable flower foraging tips and guidance on other medicinal/culinary preparations for flowers.

Group sizes are intentionally kept small so that everyone has the opportunity to ask questions. Bookings are also available for private groups, 1-2-1s and events, please message for more information.

Important information:

  • The walks are designed for beginners but all are welcome!
  • This walk is mostly flat and passes alongside a river. Children are welcome and under 5's go free (however, the walk may not be pushchair friendly)
  • The exact meeting location will be sent to you no later than 24 hours before the event (in the unlikely event you haven't heard by then please check your spam folder and message info@giftsoftheland.com directly)
  • If there are less than 4 people booked onto a walk the day prior then I unfortunately may have to cancel due to to financial viability. In this case you will be offered a full refund or the opportunity to reschedule. I will always give as much notice as possible however I apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Please let me know if you are booking for a special occasion or travelling from afar so that I can give you extra notice if a walk is at risk of cancellation. (Private group walks or 1-2-1s which are charged as a flat fee are not subject to a minimum number so please enquire about these if the walk is for a special occasion or you would like a bespoke experience).
Adult (Adult ticket) £30
Child (5-18 (Under 5's are free)) £15
Concession (low income ticket - please use this option if you need to) £20
Pay it forward (Thank you for choosing this option if you are able to - this enables me to provide concessions for those who need it) £40

Available dates

Sorry, there are currently no dates available

The good news is that we’re expecting more to be added really soon!

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What people are saying

★★★★★
Kim Hacker
Jul 2024

From Sasha,Toby and Rufus - it was a great experience and learned lots. Lovely spot near Mells. R...

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★★★★★
Tina Seviour
Apr 2024

Samantha was very knowledgeable and very easy to talk to. It was a lovely relaxed walk and fasci...

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How to get there

Facilities

  • Family friendly
  • Experience takes place outdoors
  • Parking

On the day

-Walks will go ahead in all but the wildest of weathers, so please come prepared. -The ground is often muddy and uneven so please wear sturdy boots, wellies, or shoes you don't mind getting covered in mud! -Dogs may join us but please keep them on leads at all times and be mindful of other participants who may be nervous of them -Please bring water, snacks if needed, appropriate clothing (waterproofs, suncream, hat etc) and feel free to bring a camera/notebook if you'd like to make notes.

Changes happen, don't worry

How to change dates
Change of plans? You can easily rebook the next available slot up to 7 days before your experience.
How to get a refund
Can't make it? We understand things happen! You can cancel and get a full refund up to 7 days before your experience.
Please note that this refund policy does not apply to gift bookings. You may reschedule your gift if outside the time period stated above. However, all gifts are non-refundable and expire exactly 1 year after the date of purchase.

You'll be hosted by

Gifts of the Land

Gifts of the Land is all about connecting more deeply with nature and the land which nourishes and provides for us. Founder Samantha runs herbal workshops, plant identification walks and forage and ferment events locally, primarily around Bath but also occasionally near Bristol and Frome.

Gifts of the land hopes to help people build their confidence in working with plants, helping to combat 'plant blindness' and enable people to remember their place as an interconnected part of nature. Sustainability and reciprocity are at the heart of Samantha's work, and she hopes that by attending her events people will reconnect with the ancient wisdom of how to live in harmony with the natural world.

Gifts of the Land

Gifts of the Land is all about connecting more deeply with nature and the land which nourishes and provides for us. Founder Samantha runs herbal workshops, plant identification walks and forage and ferment events locally, primarily around Bath but also occasionally near Bristol and Frome.

Gifts of the land hopes to help people build their confidence in working with plants, helping to combat 'plant blindness' and enable people to remember their place as an interconnected part of nature. Sustainability and reciprocity are at the heart of Samantha's work, and she hopes that by attending her events people will reconnect with the ancient wisdom of how to live in harmony with the natural world.

Any questions?

Ask your question directly to Gifts of the Land.

Available dates

Sorry, there are currently no dates available

The good news is that we’re expecting more to be added really soon!

Want to be the first to find out when new dates are released? Register below to notify the host of your interest