Rockhounding in Gwynedd

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

Top minerals found in Gwynedd

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

Gwynedd 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 Gwynedd

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Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Benallt Manganese Mine	Manganese Rhodochrosite Spessartine	52.8205, -4.6395	Permission
Britannia Copper MineMiners' Track	Copper Chalcopyrite Malachite Pyrite	53.0717, -4.0306	Permission
Clogau St Davids Mine	Gold Quartz Chalcopyrite Pyrite	52.7618, -3.9647	Paid / fee
Drws-y-Coed Mine	Copper Chalcopyrite Sphalerite Pyrite Galena	53.0586, -4.1711	Permission
Gwynfynydd Mine	Gold Quartz Galena Pyrite	52.8292, -3.8790	Paid / fee

Gwynedd rockhounding FAQ

Do you need permission to collect rocks in Gwynedd?+

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 Gwynedd?+

Gwynedd spots in this list most commonly produce Pyrite, Chalcopyrite, Copper, Galena, Gold. The full list across all spots is broader.

How many rockhounding sites are in Gwynedd?+

RockHoundR currently lists 5 rockhounding spots in Gwynedd. The app keeps growing and lets you save your own private finds alongside the public ones.

Map every Gwynedd spot in the app

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