Welcome to Wild Manchester
Wild Manchester is your trusted resource for rediscovering a soulful, living relationship with the wild places in and around our city.
We share practical, hands-on guides focused on three core areas: Mindful Foraging (safe plant identification and harvesting), Responsible Wild Camping (Leave No Trace ethics and gear), and Self-Sufficiency Outdoors (bushcraft and growing).
Alongside this knowledge, we offer quiet reflections and field notes designed to nurture a deeper connection and care for the land. Our aim is to cultivate balance—walking gently, treading lightly, learning to provide for ourselves with respect, and sharing what we find along the way.
Latest Posts from the Field
The Throw-Away World
Fifty years ago, most families could take care of themselves.
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The elder tree is one of the most generous plants.
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Manchester's brightest urban survivor and secret snack.
Read more →Wild Garlic - Ramson
A vibrant green carpet offering spectacular aroma and flavour.
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Our Approach
We blend practical knowledge with quiet reflection to help you rediscover a fulfilling relationship with the wild places around Manchester.
Mindful Practice
Walking gently and treading lightly in nature.
Local Action
Engaging respectfully with our community and the land.
Shared Learning
Nurturing balance and sharing knowledge about nature.
A Return to Nature
In the pace of modern life, a powerful energy is emerging: a gentle, fulfilling return to nature. This conscious shift is a proven haven for mental health and reconnection.
We are a small, growing community dedicated to this return. Our work is guided by presence over pressure, and we provide the tools to help you learn from the land, walk gently, and restore connection.