Groverake Mine: Rockhounding in County Durham, Durham

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

Quick details

Access: Permission required
Area: County Durham
County / council area: Durham
Postcode: DL13 2ES
Coordinates: 54.79210, -2.16390

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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Found at Groverake Mine

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Groverake Mine FAQ

Where is Groverake Mine?+

Groverake Mine is in County Durham, Durham, United Kingdom, at 54.79210, -2.16390.

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

Groverake Mine is reported to produce Fluorite, Galena, Baryte, Calcite.

Is collecting allowed at Groverake Mine?+

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 25 miles from Newcastle. Rock and fossil collecting near Newcastle →

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