Kit Hill: Rockhounding in Stokeclimsland, Cornwall

Kit Hill is a mapped rockhounding spot in Stokeclimsland, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Reported finds include cassiterite, wolframite, molybdenite, pyrite, scorodite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Quick details

Access: Public area
Area: Stokeclimsland
County / council area: Cornwall
Nearest road: Kit Hill Road
Postcode: PL17 8AX
Coordinates: 50.52070, -4.29390

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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Found at Kit Hill

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Kit Hill FAQ

Where is Kit Hill?+

Kit Hill is in Stokeclimsland, Cornwall, United Kingdom, at 50.52070, -4.29390. Nearest road: Kit Hill Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Kit Hill?+

Kit Hill is reported to produce Cassiterite, Wolframite, Molybdenite, Pyrite, Scorodite, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Kit Hill?+

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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