Rockhounding in Causeway Coast and Glens

4 mapped spots in Causeway Coast and Glens, United Kingdom. Tap any spot for coordinates and the minerals reported there, then check land access before you head out.

Top minerals found in Causeway Coast and Glens

Counts reflect how many spots in this list mention each mineral.

Ammonite3
Chalk Fossils2
Analcime1
Belemnite1
Chalcedony1
Garronite1

Causeway Coast and Glens rockhounding: before you go

Permission and private land

Rules differ across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, but none of them grant a general right to collect on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting mine dumps, quarries, or fields.

Beaches and foreshore

Casual pebble collecting is generally tolerated on beaches and public foreshore, much of which is Crown Estate. Watch tides, stay off cliff faces, and check local bylaws.

Protected sites

SSSIs, National Nature Reserves, and scheduled monuments are protected by law, and UK national parks are mostly private land inside a designation rather than open collecting ground. Never hammer or dig at a designated site.

Every rockhounding spot in Causeway Coast and Glens

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Spot	Area	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
BallintoyHarbour Road	Antrim	Ammonite Chalk Fossils	55.2420, -6.3730	Public
Glenariff (Waterfoot)	Antrim	Analcime Garronite Chalcedony	55.0175, -6.0600	Public
Portrush (Ramore Head foreshore)	Antrim	Ammonite	55.2103, -6.6553	Public
Whitepark BayWhitepark Road (A2)	Antrim	Ammonite Belemnite Chalk Fossils	55.2380, -6.4270	Public

Causeway Coast and Glens rockhounding FAQ

Do you need permission to collect rocks in Causeway Coast and Glens?+

Often, yes. There is no general public right to collect on private land in the UK, and most land is private, so mine dumps, quarries, and fields usually need landowner permission. Beaches and public foreshore generally tolerate casual pebble collecting, subject to tides and local bylaws. SSSIs and scheduled monuments are protected, so confirm each site before a trip.

What rocks and minerals can you find in Causeway Coast and Glens?+

Causeway Coast and Glens spots in this list most commonly produce Ammonite, Chalk Fossils, Analcime, Belemnite, Chalcedony. The full list across all spots is broader.

How many rockhounding sites are in Causeway Coast and Glens?+

RockHoundR currently lists 4 rockhounding spots in Causeway Coast and Glens. The app keeps growing and lets you save your own private finds alongside the public ones.

Map every Causeway Coast and Glens spot in the app

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