Lunan Bay: Rockhounding in Angus

Lunan Bay is a mapped rockhounding spot in Angus, United Kingdom. Reported finds include agate, jasper, chalcedony, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County / council area: Angus
Postcode: DD11 5SD
Coordinates: 56.64270, -2.50550

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual collecting

Public-tagged UK spots are usually beaches, foreshore, or long-worked collecting localities where picking up loose material is generally tolerated. Watch the tides, never dig into cliffs, and check local bylaws before you collect.

Rules differ across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Most UK land is private, beaches and foreshore generally tolerate casual pebble collecting, and SSSIs and scheduled monuments are protected. Check this site's status before you collect.

UK rockhounding rules & access guide →

Found at Lunan Bay

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Lunan Bay FAQ

Where is Lunan Bay?+

Lunan Bay is in Angus, United Kingdom, at 56.64270, -2.50550.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lunan Bay?+

Lunan Bay is reported to produce Agate, Jasper, Chalcedony, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Lunan Bay?+

Generally open to casual collecting. Public-tagged UK spots are usually beaches, foreshore, or long-worked collecting localities where picking up loose material is generally tolerated. Watch the tides, never dig into cliffs, and check local bylaws before you collect. Access rules in the UK differ by nation and land type, so always confirm permission and protections before a trip.

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This spot is about 54 miles from Edinburgh. Rock and fossil collecting near Edinburgh →

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