Rockhounding in Derbyshire

11 mapped spots in Derbyshire, United Kingdom. Tap any spot for coordinates and the minerals reported there, then check land access before you head out.

Top minerals found in Derbyshire

Counts reflect how many spots in this list mention each mineral.

Derbyshire rockhounding: before you go

Permission and private land

Rules differ across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, but none of them grant a general right to collect on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting mine dumps, quarries, or fields.

Beaches and foreshore

Casual pebble collecting is generally tolerated on beaches and public foreshore, much of which is Crown Estate. Watch tides, stay off cliff faces, and check local bylaws.

Protected sites

SSSIs, National Nature Reserves, and scheduled monuments are protected by law, and UK national parks are mostly private land inside a designation rather than open collecting ground. Never hammer or dig at a designated site.

Every rockhounding spot in Derbyshire

Tap coordinates to open in Google Maps, or open RockHoundR for the full map view with geology and weather.

Spot	Area	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Blue John Cavern	Derbyshire	Blue John Fluorite Calcite	53.3455, -1.8032	Paid / fee
Dirtlow Rake	Derbyshire	Fluorite Baryte Galena Calcite	53.3365, -1.7747	Permission
Golconda MineManystones Lane	Derbyshire	Baryte Galena Fluorite Aragonite Calcite	53.0953, -1.6330	Permission
Jeffrey Lane Open Cut	Derbyshire	Fluorite Baryte Galena Calcite Sphalerite	53.3211, -1.7433	Permission
Ladywash Mine	Derbyshire	Fluorite Calcite Baryte Galena	53.2877, -1.6655	Permission
Magpie Mine	Derbyshire	Galena Fluorite Calcite Baryte Sphalerite	53.2106, -1.7424	Public
Masson Hill Quarry	Derbyshire	Fluorite Calcite Baryte Galena Sphalerite	53.1229, -1.5711	Permission
Milldam Mine	Derbyshire	Fluorite Calcite Baryte Galena	53.3032, -1.7389	Permission
National Stone CentrePorter Lane	Derbyshire	Galena Baryte Calcite Fluorite	53.0935, -1.5730	Public
Odin Mine	Derbyshire	Galena Fluorite Calcite Baryte Sphalerite	53.3482, -1.8017	Public
Treak Cliff Cavern	Derbyshire	Blue John Fluorite Calcite	53.3446, -1.7972	Paid / fee

Derbyshire rockhounding FAQ

Do you need permission to collect rocks in Derbyshire?+

Often, yes. There is no general public right to collect on private land in the UK, and most land is private, so mine dumps, quarries, and fields usually need landowner permission. Beaches and public foreshore generally tolerate casual pebble collecting, subject to tides and local bylaws. SSSIs and scheduled monuments are protected, so confirm each site before a trip.

What rocks and minerals can you find in Derbyshire?+

Derbyshire spots in this list most commonly produce Calcite, Fluorite, Baryte, Galena, Sphalerite. The full list across all spots is broader.

How many rockhounding sites are in Derbyshire?+

RockHoundR currently lists 11 rockhounding spots in Derbyshire. The app keeps growing and lets you save your own private finds alongside the public ones.

Collecting near a city

Day-trip guides for cities whose range covers Derbyshire spots, with distances and drive times.

Map every Derbyshire spot in the app

Open the RockHoundR app to see Derbyshire on a real map with geology, weather, and your saved finds.