Wild and beautiful, Wales is the perfect place for the foodie frenzy of foraging for your dinner. Anwen Williams takes a look at some of the best places that give you the chance to find (or catch) your dinner outdoors.
WILD FOOD UK, CARDIFF
This foraging course features a simple foraging walk where a selection of spring and summer berries, flowers and edible mushrooms are identified. The course takes place in Bute Park and includes a wild food based alfresco lunch. The duration of the course is around 2-3 hours, followed by a Q&A at the end.
Price: £35 standard, £17.50 concession
Info: 015 8471 1646 / www.wildfooduk.com
GLIFFAES HOTEL, BRECON BEACONS
Gliffaes have been running fly-fishing courses at the hotel for over 10 years. The nearby river is home to a stick of wild brown trout. The course takes place for over three days. No experience is required and all equipment is provided. Refreshments are included as well as the option to stay at the Gliffaes Country House Hotel.
Tickets: £300
Info: 018 7473 0371 / www.gliffaeshotel.com
FISHING AND FORAGING WALES, PEMBROKESHIRE
Fishing and Foraging Wales was founded by angler Matt Powell with the aim of sharing places where you can relax and leave behind the stress of the modern world. As a fully qualified and insured bass angling guide, bass lure angling courses are also available. Foraging days take place along the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path and includes multicourse dinners that include freshly foraged food. Multiple day outings are available, which are perfect if you feel like a break.
Prices: £95-£260
Info: 075 1538 0169 / www.fishingandforagingwales.co.uk
CELTIC MANOR, NEWPORT
Fishing breaks that offer packages for fishers of all abilities. Fishing breaks include refreshments on arrival, services from qualified fly fishing instructors, a day fishing permit, loan of all necessary equipment and a complimentary transfer from the resort. Customers get the chance to catch salmon, sea trout and brown trout on the local River Usk.
Price: starting from £275
Info: 016 3341 0587 / www.celtic-manor.com
GARETH LEWIS FLY FISHING, BRECON BEACONS
With over 20 years of experience, guided excursions are a great way to pick up new skills, and can be tailored to your exact needs. The course can teach new techniques, how to read water, how to use required tackle and follows it up by putting the skills to practice. The courses are offered in a range of venues which include the rivers Taff, Usk, Wye, Irfon, Monnow, Honddu and Ewenny.
Price: starting from £180
Info: 075 4081 3399 / www.garethlewisflyfishing.com