Wanlockhead: Rockhounding in Dumfries and Galloway

Wanlockhead is a mapped rockhounding spot in Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom. Reported finds include galena, sphalerite, leadhillite, caledonite, linarite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County / council area: Dumfries and Galloway
Postcode: ML12 6UT
Coordinates: 55.39810, -3.78280

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner, operator, or agency permission before any collecting. Most UK land is private, and there is no general public right to collect. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

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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Wanlockhead FAQ

Where is Wanlockhead?+

Wanlockhead is in Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom, at 55.39810, -3.78280.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Wanlockhead?+

Wanlockhead is reported to produce Galena, Sphalerite, Leadhillite, Caledonite, Linarite, Pyromorphite, Gold.

Is collecting allowed at Wanlockhead?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner, operator, or agency permission before any collecting. Most UK land is private, and there is no general public right to collect. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Access rules in the UK differ by nation and land type, so always confirm permission and protections before a trip.

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This spot is about 45 miles from Edinburgh. Rock and fossil collecting near Edinburgh →

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