Fly Agaric

Amanita muscaria

Common name: 

fly agaric or fly mushroom
 

Conservation status: 

Not considered to be of conservation concern. Widespread, and frequent to common throughout its range.
 

Habitat: 

In woodland, or beside isolated trees. Ectomycorrhizal (forming a relationship with tree roots) especially with species of Betula (birch) and Pinus (pine), and occasionally with other tree species.

 

I found this lovely specimen in Macclesfield Forest over the weekend whilst on a family walk.