Cligga Head: Rockhounding in Perranzabuloe, Cornwall

Cligga Head is a mapped rockhounding spot in Perranzabuloe, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Reported finds include cassiterite, wolframite, arsenopyrite, scorodite, chalcopyrite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Quick details

Access: Public area
Area: Perranzabuloe
County / council area: Cornwall
Postcode: TR6 0AB
Coordinates: 50.34010, -5.18340

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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Cligga Head FAQ

Where is Cligga Head?+

Cligga Head is in Perranzabuloe, Cornwall, United Kingdom, at 50.34010, -5.18340.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Cligga Head?+

Cligga Head is reported to produce Cassiterite, Wolframite, Arsenopyrite, Scorodite, Chalcopyrite, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Cligga Head?+

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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