Force Crag Mine: Rockhounding in Coledale, Cumbria

Force Crag Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Coledale, Cumbria, United Kingdom. Reported finds include barytes, sphalerite, galena, linarite, quartz, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
Area: Coledale
County / council area: Cumbria
Coordinates: 54.58320, -3.24240

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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Force Crag Mine FAQ

Where is Force Crag Mine?+

Force Crag Mine is in Coledale, Cumbria, United Kingdom, at 54.58320, -3.24240.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Force Crag Mine?+

Force Crag Mine is reported to produce Barytes, Sphalerite, Galena, Linarite, Quartz, Calcite.

Is collecting allowed at Force Crag 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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