Carrock Mine: Rockhounding in Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria

Carrock Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria, United Kingdom. Reported finds include quartz, malachite, galena, arsenopyrite, scheelite. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
Area: Caldbeck Fells
County / council area: Cumbria
Coordinates: 54.68750, -3.05170

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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Carrock Mine FAQ

Where is Carrock Mine?+

Carrock Mine is in Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria, United Kingdom, at 54.68750, -3.05170.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Carrock Mine?+

Carrock Mine is reported to produce Quartz, Malachite, Galena, Arsenopyrite, Scheelite.

Is collecting allowed at Carrock Mine?+

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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