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Mushroom picking in Watford

Watford lies at about 77 m. Forest is scarce here: 21 % within 10 km, mostly oak and beech. In the 2026 season, the most good days here were for Lurid Bolete, Russula and Suede Bolete. Today Red-cracking Bolete leads with 22 %.

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North Watford20 % forest · Lurid BoleteBushey20 % forest · Lurid BoleteRickmansworth25 % forest · Lurid BoletePinner19 % forest · Lurid BoleteBorehamwood18 % forest · Lurid BoleteRuislip18 % forest · Lurid BoleteHarrow16 % forest · Lurid BoleteSt Albans16 % forest · Lurid Bolete
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Which mushrooms grow in Watford?

In the 2026 season our forecast showed the most good days in Watford for Lurid Bolete, Russula, Suede Bolete.

How much forest is there in Watford?

Within 10 km of Watford about 21 % of the land is forest.

When is mushroom season in Watford?

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.