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Mushroom picking in Leicester

Leicester lies at about 65 m. Forest is scarce here: 14 % within 10 km, mostly oak and alder. Conditions were best most often for King Trumpet Mushroom, Horse Mushroom and Lurid Bolete in 2026. Today Oyster Mushroom leads with 13 %.

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Humberstone11 % forest · King Trumpet MushroomBraunstone13 % forest · King Trumpet MushroomOadby9 % forest · King Trumpet MushroomEvington9 % forest · King Trumpet MushroomGlen Parva9 % forest · King Trumpet MushroomWigston Magna8 % forest · King Trumpet MushroomMountsorrel17 % forest · King Trumpet MushroomLoughborough16 % forest · King Trumpet Mushroom
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Which mushrooms grow in Leicester?

In the 2026 season our forecast showed the most good days in Leicester for King Trumpet Mushroom, Horse Mushroom, Lurid Bolete.

How much forest is there in Leicester?

Within 10 km of Leicester about 14 % of the land is forest.

When is mushroom season in Leicester?

The main season is usually August to October; rain and warmth decide when it starts. The growth chance above shows today, the mushroom forecast the next 10 days.