Black Ven: Rockhounding in Dorset, Dorset

Public access5 mineralsDorset, Dorset

Minerals reported: 5

Black Ven is a mapped rockhounding spot in Dorset, Dorset, United Kingdom. Reported finds include ammonite, belemnite, pyrite, ichthyosaur, iron pyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

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Generally open to casual collecting

Area: Dorset
County / council area: Dorset
Coordinates: 50.73000, -2.89500

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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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Found at Black Ven

AmmoniteEncyclopedia →
BelemniteEncyclopedia →
Pyrite Encyclopedia →
Ichthyosaur
Iron Pyrite

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other UK rockhounding spots within driving distance of Black Ven.

Black Ven FAQ

Where is Black Ven?+

Black Ven is in Dorset, Dorset, United Kingdom, at 50.73000, -2.89500.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Black Ven?+

Black Ven is reported to produce Ammonite, Belemnite, Pyrite, Ichthyosaur, Iron Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Black Ven?+

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.

More rockhounding in Dorset

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This spot is about 28 miles from Exeter. Rock and fossil collecting near Exeter →

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