Which British wild berry or fruit is the crown jewel of a good forage?

Ripe for the picking from late summer, blackberries are the gateway forage for most of us. Crumble, jam, or straight into the mouth on a country walk.

You wouldn't eat one raw on a dare, but pricked and steeped in gin they're the reason people tolerate November. A proper British ritual.

Those dark clusters weighing down the branches make cracking cordial, wine, and syrup. Bonus points if you also caught the flowers in June.

Britain's cheeky little cousin of the blueberry, hiding out on upland moors. Fiddly to pick but worth every stained fingertip.

Once the nation's syrup of choice during rationing, rosehips still make a gorgeous tangy preserve. Just watch out for the itchy seeds inside.