Gwynfynydd Mine: Rockhounding in Gwynedd
Gwynfynydd Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Gwynedd, United Kingdom. Reported finds include gold, quartz, galena, pyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.
Map showing Gwynfynydd Mine in Gwynedd
Quick details
- Access
- Paid / fee site
- County / council area
- Gwynedd
- Postcode
- LL40 2HP
- Coordinates
- 52.82920, -3.87900
Land & collecting status
Pay-to-visit collecting site
This is a paid collecting location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out.
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.
Found at Gwynfynydd Mine
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other UK rockhounding spots within driving distance of Gwynfynydd Mine.
- Clogau St Davids MineGwynedd · 6 mi awayGold, Quartz, Chalcopyrite
- Britannia Copper MineGwynedd · 18 mi awayCopper, Chalcopyrite, Malachite
- Drws-y-Coed MineGwynedd · 20 mi awayCopper, Chalcopyrite, Sphalerite
- Cwmsymlog MineCeredigion · 27 mi awayGalena, Sphalerite, Quartz
- Benallt Manganese MineGwynedd · 32 mi awayManganese, Rhodochrosite, Spessartine
- Frongoch MineCeredigion · 33 mi awayGalena, Sphalerite, Pyrite
Gwynfynydd Mine FAQ
Where is Gwynfynydd Mine?+
Gwynfynydd Mine is in Gwynedd, United Kingdom, at 52.82920, -3.87900.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Gwynfynydd Mine?+
Gwynfynydd Mine is reported to produce Gold, Quartz, Galena, Pyrite.
Is collecting allowed at Gwynfynydd Mine?+
Pay-to-visit collecting site. This is a paid collecting location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out. Access rules in the UK differ by nation and land type, so always confirm permission and protections before a trip.
