Chapel Porth Beach: Rockhounding in St Agnes, Cornwall

Public access5 mineralsSt Agnes, Cornwall

Minerals reported: 5

Chapel Porth Beach is a mapped rockhounding spot in St Agnes, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Reported finds include cassiterite, chalcopyrite, malachite, pyrite, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

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Generally open to casual collecting

Area: St Agnes
County / council area: Cornwall
Postcode: TR5 0NS
Coordinates: 50.30080, -5.23780

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Coordinates are approximate. Confirm the exact ground and access before you head out.

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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Chapel Porth Beach FAQ

Where is Chapel Porth Beach?+

Chapel Porth Beach is in St Agnes, Cornwall, United Kingdom, at 50.30080, -5.23780.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Chapel Porth Beach?+

Chapel Porth Beach is reported to produce Cassiterite, Chalcopyrite, Malachite, Pyrite, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Chapel Porth Beach?+

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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