Dry Gill Mine: Rockhounding in Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria

Dry Gill Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria, United Kingdom. Reported finds include campylite, mimetite, pyromorphite, barytes, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
Area: Caldbeck Fells
County / council area: Cumbria
Coordinates: 54.70190, -3.04900

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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Dry Gill Mine FAQ

Where is Dry Gill Mine?+

Dry Gill Mine is in Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria, United Kingdom, at 54.70190, -3.04900.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Dry Gill Mine?+

Dry Gill Mine is reported to produce Campylite, Mimetite, Pyromorphite, Barytes, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Dry Gill 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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