Magpie Mine: Rockhounding in Derbyshire, Derbyshire

Public access5 mineralsDerbyshire, Derbyshire

Minerals reported: 5

Magpie Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Derbyshire, Derbyshire, United Kingdom. Reported finds include galena, fluorite, calcite, baryte, sphalerite. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

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Generally open to casual collecting

Area: Derbyshire
County / council area: Derbyshire
Postcode: DE45 1QU
Coordinates: 53.21060, -1.74240

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Coordinates are approximate. Confirm the exact ground and access before you head out.

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual collecting

Public-tagged UK spots are usually beaches, foreshore, or long-worked collecting localities where picking up loose material is generally tolerated. Watch the tides, never dig into cliffs, and check local bylaws before you collect.

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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Where is Magpie Mine?+

Magpie Mine is in Derbyshire, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, at 53.21060, -1.74240.

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

Magpie Mine is reported to produce Galena, Fluorite, Calcite, Baryte, Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Magpie Mine?+

Generally open to casual collecting. Public-tagged UK spots are usually beaches, foreshore, or long-worked collecting localities where picking up loose material is generally tolerated. Watch the tides, never dig into cliffs, and check local bylaws before you collect. Access rules in the UK differ by nation and land type, so always confirm permission and protections before a trip.

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