Mushroom picking in St Helens
St Helens lies at about 31 m. Forest is scarce here: 12 % within 10 km, mostly alder and beech. In the 2026 season, the most good days here were for Shaggy Ink Cap, Parasol Mushroom and King Trumpet Mushroom. Today Red-cracking Bolete leads with 14 %.
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Which mushrooms grow in St Helens?
In the 2026 season our forecast showed the most good days in St Helens for Shaggy Ink Cap, Parasol Mushroom, King Trumpet Mushroom.
How much forest is there in St Helens?
Within 10 km of St Helens about 12 % of the land is forest.
When is mushroom season in St Helens?
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.