Rampgill Mine: Rockhounding in Alston Moor, Cumbria

Rampgill Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Alston Moor, Cumbria, United Kingdom. Reported finds include fluorite, galena, witherite, sphalerite, barytes, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Quick details

Access: Paid / fee site
Area: Alston Moor
County / council area: Cumbria
Coordinates: 54.78600, -2.34080

Land & collecting status

Pay-to-visit collecting site

This is a paid collecting location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out.

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.

UK rockhounding rules & access guide →

Found at Rampgill Mine

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other UK rockhounding spots within driving distance of Rampgill Mine.

Rampgill Mine FAQ

Where is Rampgill Mine?+

Rampgill Mine is in Alston Moor, Cumbria, United Kingdom, at 54.78600, -2.34080.

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

Rampgill Mine is reported to produce Fluorite, Galena, Witherite, Sphalerite, Barytes, Calcite, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Rampgill Mine?+

Pay-to-visit collecting site. This is a paid collecting location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out. Access rules in the UK differ by nation and land type, so always confirm permission and protections before a trip.

More rockhounding in Cumbria

See all 11 Cumbria spots →

This spot is about 32 miles from Newcastle. Rock and fossil collecting near Newcastle →

Open Rampgill Mine on the map

Use the RockHoundR app for geology, weather, directions, and saved finds.