About Forest Horizons

Forest Horizons, managed by Col and his partner Sadie, offers foraging experiences throughout the year. While they conduct forages in winter and summer, spring and autumn are particularly special, with autumn being the peak season for mushrooms. Foraging is a delightful activity that not only connects us with our ancestors but also enriches our understanding of nature. It's a fascinating and rewarding pursuit that teaches us about diverse habitats and the intricate web of life that surrounds us. As we engage with the natural world, we come to appreciate its magic through our senses. Sharing this passion for wild food foraging is truly fulfilling, and once you try it, you may find it becomes an addictive hobby! Just a word of caution: you might soon be carrying a basket full of foraged treasures!

I am also known as the Naked Forager due to my book, called The Naked Forager! In 2022 me, my partner and conservation biologist Sadie, Macclesfield's' Naked Neil and classical musician Hannah teamed up to become the first people to cycle naked from John O Groats to Lands End! We were raising money for Rewilding Britain and MIND, nature connections and mental health; two intertwined and vitally important things. After that I ran a 12 month project of forages and photoshoots to produce a novelty charity fundraising calendar, The Naked Foraging Calendar. Only, a lot more happened than just some calendar photoshoots. People came with their stories and it was part of their journey of body acceptance, and I documented it in the book.
Am I happy to be naked? Yes, I am very comfortable in my skin. Have I been naked on any of my non-naturist forages? Yes, but only after checking that everyone was comfortable with it because me and Sadie spotted a golden photo opportunity for the calendar. Is anyone expected to get their kit off on a forage? Absolutely not! No one should ever feel pressure to do anything they are not comfortable doing.