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***OFFICIAL UK Liberty Cap (Ps. Semilanceata) thread 2026*** * 6
    #29642256 -

I guess I get to start the thread this year (again lol), after finding 30 of these little guys in a field in north Scotland. Elevation was about 30 metres.




Sorry I don't have a proper habitat shot, I didn't think to get one before picking.

It's really early to see the start of the season up here, usually the first ones come out at the very very end of August or early September, so it's quite exciting.


edit: also sorry for the low res pictures, shroomery wouldn't let me upload them unless I shrunk the file size down a bit as they were too big before.


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"For long you'll live and high you'll fly but only if you ride the tide,
'cause balanced on the biggest wave, you'll race towards an early grave."

"Every year is getting shorter, never seem to find the time
for plans that either come to naught or half a page of scribbled lines."



06/09/24

42 :mushroom2:

Edited by wtoxic323 (08/07/26 07:30 AM)

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Re: ***OFFICIAL UK Liberty Cap (Ps. Semilanceata) thread 2026*** [Re: wtoxic323]
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Wow that is early nice one, I'm in the west midlands so not expecting anything until late September with this weather.. :nonono:

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Re: ***OFFICIAL UK Liberty Cap (Ps. Semilanceata) thread 2026*** [Re: Doobieous]
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Hell yeah love a new season thread! All the best to the fellow hunters over in the UK! :bonghit:


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Re: ***OFFICIAL UK Liberty Cap (Ps. Semilanceata) thread 2026*** [Re: Blazer420] * 1
    #29657871 -

Found over a hundred today when picking with a mate of mine. The season's already hit here pretty decently. I should post pics tomorrow.

Also, I am very much looking forward to seeing everyone else's finds this season!

:mushroom2:


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"For long you'll live and high you'll fly but only if you ride the tide,
'cause balanced on the biggest wave, you'll race towards an early grave."

"Every year is getting shorter, never seem to find the time
for plans that either come to naught or half a page of scribbled lines."



06/09/24

42 :mushroom2:

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Re: ***OFFICIAL UK Liberty Cap (Ps. Semilanceata) thread 2026*** [Re: wtoxic323] * 2
    #29658652 -

Now chaps,  let's get this party started.
:bearbreakdance:

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Re: ***OFFICIAL UK Liberty Cap (Ps. Semilanceata) thread 2026*** [Re: mandrax360] * 3
    #29658893 -

Headed out to the hills today to scratch a few more Wainwright's off the list over the lakes .
Started finding Libs around 450m all the way upto 670m above sea level. Was a bit slow at first as I spent more time focusing on direction and wainwright's but after a few hours the numbers started adding up .






Covered 20km over 6hours hiking and climbing. Had to stop picking as I filled my box and still had to walk back to the car and drive 2h home in traffic. Might get back out on the weekend to knock off a few more Wainwright's and see if my luck continues.

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Re: ***OFFICIAL UK Liberty Cap (Ps. Semilanceata) thread 2026*** [Re: mandrax360]
    #29658949 -

I'm currently based in the Midlands of England but was wondering how different the timing of liberty cap season is in the Aberdeen area versus further south? I know it tends to be a bit earlier the further north you are due to temps. Thanks :smile:


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Love is from the infinite, and will remain until eternity.
The seeker of love escapes the chains of birth and death.
Tomorrow, when resurrection comes,
The heart that is not in love will fail the test.
~ Rumi


The day we start giving Love instead of seeking Love, we will have re-written our whole destiny.
~ Swami Chinmayanada Saraswatir

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Re: ***OFFICIAL UK Liberty Cap (Ps. Semilanceata) thread 2026*** [Re: PocketLady] * 1
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PocketLady said:
I'm currently based in the Midlands of England but was wondering how different the timing of liberty cap season is in the Aberdeen area versus further south? I know it tends to be a bit earlier the further north you are due to temps. Thanks :smile:


I found over 400 in the lake district earlier today. All were found above 450m above sea level. A lot depends on the amount of rain you've had in your area over the last 2 weeks ( is the grass still dry and brown? ) and the night time temps . The best way to tell if they're out is go for a walkies and see what's happening 😉

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Re: ***OFFICIAL UK Liberty Cap (Ps. Semilanceata) thread 2026*** [Re: mandrax360] * 1
    #29658996 -

Some really great pics you got there! :bow2:

Those hills look amazing.

:dogpipe:


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Re: ***OFFICIAL UK Liberty Cap (Ps. Semilanceata) thread 2026*** [Re: mandrax360]
    #29659079 -

Thanks for the response. I have a lot of experience picking locally myself but trying to help someone further afield. Seems way too hot where I am at sea level Midlands at the mo, but yeah, I guess it's a case of keeping an eye on temps and rain (and maybe this thread!) :cheers:


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Love is from the infinite, and will remain until eternity.
The seeker of love escapes the chains of birth and death.
Tomorrow, when resurrection comes,
The heart that is not in love will fail the test.
~ Rumi


The day we start giving Love instead of seeking Love, we will have re-written our whole destiny.
~ Swami Chinmayanada Saraswatir

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Re: ***OFFICIAL UK Liberty Cap (Ps. Semilanceata) thread 2026*** [Re: PocketLady]
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Generally what it seems to me is that in the early season you tend to only really find them at higher alititudes. Watch out for humidity, night temps (specifically 8-11C) and even pressure (should be low rather than high.)

They don't necessarily need rain. Ime they do best with fog/mist, or overnight dew. But even just consistently high humidity could be enough.

Generally the north half of England seems to see the season a month behind the north of Scotland, and ours started a month ago so hopefully you'll see some soon. Also even travelling as little as a few kilometres can drastically change results. I'm finding hundreds just 3km away, but none in the usual spots here.

Also look for areas with high moisture retention, like the edges of a field along the treeline, or even around the lower edges of a small hill in the field if there is one where the water drains towards - this is very important in the beginning of the season.

Happy hunting and good luck!


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"For long you'll live and high you'll fly but only if you ride the tide,
'cause balanced on the biggest wave, you'll race towards an early grave."

"Every year is getting shorter, never seem to find the time
for plans that either come to naught or half a page of scribbled lines."



06/09/24

42 :mushroom2:

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Re: ***OFFICIAL UK Liberty Cap (Ps. Semilanceata) thread 2026*** [Re: wtoxic323] * 1
    #29660468 -

Im in Shropshire and season hasn't quite hit yet. I find here as soon as it drops to no higher than 15 in the day you will find them. I might be trekking the hills Newtown way considering recent weather,  if anybody Mid Wales can report their luck.

Love seeing the photos. I will try to remember to post finds and habitat shots, GL all

:sunny::mushroom2:

Edited by Doobieous (09/03/26 09:12 AM)

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Re: ***OFFICIAL UK Liberty Cap (Ps. Semilanceata) thread 2026*** [Re: Doobieous] * 3
    #29660554 -

Only 2 but I'm going to make a spore print for my new expanding library:)


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Re: ***OFFICIAL UK Liberty Cap (Ps. Semilanceata) thread 2026*** [Re: BadgerFriend]
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Beautiful! :mushroom2:


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"For long you'll live and high you'll fly but only if you ride the tide,
'cause balanced on the biggest wave, you'll race towards an early grave."

"Every year is getting shorter, never seem to find the time
for plans that either come to naught or half a page of scribbled lines."



06/09/24

42 :mushroom2:

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Re: ***OFFICIAL UK Liberty Cap (Ps. Semilanceata) thread 2026*** [Re: wtoxic323]
    #29667323 -

This would be my first year hunting. Given how unusually warm and dry this summer's been, when should I expect the season to really get going in the Greater Manchester area?

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Re: ***OFFICIAL UK Liberty Cap (Ps. Semilanceata) thread 2026*** [Re: Sgt. Cookie]
    #29667516 -

The higher altitude areas of GM are probably already seeing plenty of libs looking at weather data (meaning the east).

And looking at the forecast over there anytime this weekend (as in 19th & 20th) or shortly after will be best for them to be about.


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"For long you'll live and high you'll fly but only if you ride the tide,
'cause balanced on the biggest wave, you'll race towards an early grave."

"Every year is getting shorter, never seem to find the time
for plans that either come to naught or half a page of scribbled lines."



06/09/24

42 :mushroom2:

Edited by wtoxic323 (09/13/26 01:51 PM)

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Re: ***OFFICIAL UK Liberty Cap (Ps. Semilanceata) thread 2026*** [Re: wtoxic323] * 4
    #29667570 -

Hey all, I'm back. Been a couple years glad to see familiar names still going.

Searching the Devon moors today I've found liberty caps, only places that are fruiting are the 400-600m ranges anything below that seems to still need more time for us. Going above 600m makes searching for libs impossible the terrain is a nightmare haha.




Found a good 100 total caps in one area that was particularly wet and completely enveloped in fog, I've recently finished off a camper so I'm going to be very active this time around.

Happy hunting people I'll see you around.


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Re: ***OFFICIAL UK Liberty Cap (Ps. Semilanceata) thread 2026*** [Re: wtoxic323] * 1
    #29667736 -

Like others have said, higher altitudes are best- due to colder temps. I'd like to add that if your area is appropriate and you survey enough you can find microclimates. I have found a few... microclimate conditions can include good tree coverage, sharp terrain, and high ground saturation... it can create lower temps if conditions are right. Again, it is down to your area - but I would suggest any hunters who aren't ready for a trip up the hills, explore. You never know
That being said, the temperature in my location is around 18 in the day still, and checking a spot I know I only managed to find a few  pins that I decided to leave for now.

Happy huntz :mushroom2:

Edited by Doobieous (09/13/26 06:38 PM)

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Re: ***OFFICIAL UK Liberty Cap (Ps. Semilanceata) thread 2026*** [Re: Doobieous] * 1
    #29667973 -

Yeah that's exactly what I was looking for and probably why I come away with so much considering the earliness in the season. Im getting readings for temps up to 21 today but they drop of to an average of 10-15 up until the weekend when its going to warm slightly, I'll get back out on Thursday as I should have the day off work to be able to go on a search. I'll look for some other areas too I know there's tones of tors on the moor that are all 500 600m so I can get a gauge on where's fruiting and where isn't.

ps. are you southwest doobieous or are you further up country?


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Edited by phossy (09/13/26 11:15 PM)

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Re: ***OFFICIAL UK Liberty Cap (Ps. Semilanceata) thread 2026*** [Re: phossy] * 1
    #29668470 -

Hi everyone!
A newbie here :-) This is the first time I picked shrooms so not 100% sure, but I think these should be Liberty Caps.

All found in the same spot, growing very close to each other, in Peak District, around 300m altitude, grassy hill where sheep usually graze.

It last rained 3 days ago so they are a bit dry and bright, but all the characteristics seem right to me. Nipples are not really prominent but they looked a little see-through on 2 of those.

I will probably go out again in a few days, after it rains again.

Any opinions on these would be highly appreciated :-)




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