Glenariff (Waterfoot): Rockhounding in Antrim, Causeway Coast and Glens

Glenariff (Waterfoot) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Antrim, Causeway Coast and Glens, United Kingdom. Reported finds include analcime, garronite, chalcedony. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Quick details

Access: Public area
Area: Antrim
County / council area: Causeway Coast and Glens
Postcode: BT44 0RB
Coordinates: 55.01750, -6.06000

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.

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Glenariff (Waterfoot) FAQ

Where is Glenariff (Waterfoot)?+

Glenariff (Waterfoot) is in Antrim, Causeway Coast and Glens, United Kingdom, at 55.01750, -6.06000.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Glenariff (Waterfoot)?+

Glenariff (Waterfoot) is reported to produce Analcime, Garronite, Chalcedony.

Is collecting allowed at Glenariff (Waterfoot)?+

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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