Benallt Manganese Mine: Rockhounding in Gwynedd

Benallt Manganese Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Gwynedd, United Kingdom. Reported finds include manganese, rhodochrosite, spessartine. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County / council area: Gwynedd
Postcode: LL53 8AE
Coordinates: 52.82050, -4.63950

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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Benallt Manganese Mine FAQ

Where is Benallt Manganese Mine?+

Benallt Manganese Mine is in Gwynedd, United Kingdom, at 52.82050, -4.63950.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Benallt Manganese Mine?+

Benallt Manganese Mine is reported to produce Manganese, Rhodochrosite, Spessartine.

Is collecting allowed at Benallt Manganese 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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