Rockhounding in Durham

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

Top minerals found in Durham

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

Durham 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 Durham

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Spot	Area	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Groverake Mine	County Durham	Fluorite Galena Baryte Calcite	54.7921, -2.1639	Permission
Rogerley Mine	County Durham	Fluorite Galena Calcite Baryte	54.7380, -1.9843	Permission

Durham rockhounding FAQ

Do you need permission to collect rocks in Durham?+

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 Durham?+

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

How many rockhounding sites are in Durham?+

RockHoundR currently lists 2 rockhounding spots in Durham. The app keeps growing and lets you save your own private finds alongside the public ones.

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Map every Durham spot in the app

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