Rockhounding in Devon

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

Top minerals found in Devon

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

Quartz4
Cassiterite3
Hematite3
Siderite3
Arsenopyrite2
Axinite2
Chalcopyrite2
Andradite1
Annabergite1
Apatite1
Brookite1
Calcite1

Devon 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 Devon

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

Spot	Area	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Devon Great Consols	West Devon	Chalcopyrite Arsenopyrite Siderite Fluorite Cassiterite Quartz	50.5401, -4.2221	Permission
Golden Dagger Mine	Teignbridge	Cassiterite Hematite Quartz Annabergite	50.6114, -3.8603	Permission
Haytor Iron Mine	Teignbridge	Magnetite Hematite Andradite Axinite Siderite Calcite Apatite	50.5816, -3.7348	Permission
Meldon Aplite Quarry	West Devon	Axinite Datolite Tourmaline Topaz Lepidolite Petalite Orthoclase	50.7140, -4.0325	Permission
Virtuous Lady Mine	West Devon	Quartz Arsenopyrite Pyrite Siderite Brookite Chalcopyrite	50.5080, -4.1556	Permission
Vitifer Mine	Teignbridge	Cassiterite Hematite Schorl Quartz	50.6158, -3.8652	Permission

Devon rockhounding FAQ

Do you need permission to collect rocks in Devon?+

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 Devon?+

Devon spots in this list most commonly produce Quartz, Cassiterite, Hematite, Siderite, Arsenopyrite. The full list across all spots is broader.

How many rockhounding sites are in Devon?+

RockHoundR currently lists 6 rockhounding spots in Devon. 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 Devon spots, with distances and drive times.

Map every Devon spot in the app

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