Wheal Cock, Botallack: Rockhounding in St Just, Cornwall

Wheal Cock, Botallack is a mapped rockhounding spot in St Just, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Reported finds include arsenopyrite, cassiterite, chalcopyrite, botallackite, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
Area: St Just
County / council area: Cornwall
Postcode: TR19 7QQ
Coordinates: 50.14350, -5.69050

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner, operator, or agency permission before any collecting. Most UK land is private, and there is no general public right to collect. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

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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Wheal Cock, Botallack FAQ

Where is Wheal Cock, Botallack?+

Wheal Cock, Botallack is in St Just, Cornwall, United Kingdom, at 50.14350, -5.69050.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Wheal Cock, Botallack?+

Wheal Cock, Botallack is reported to produce Arsenopyrite, Cassiterite, Chalcopyrite, Botallackite, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Wheal Cock, Botallack?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner, operator, or agency permission before any collecting. Most UK land is private, and there is no general public right to collect. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Access rules in the UK differ by nation and land type, so always confirm permission and protections before a trip.

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