Talisker Bay: Rockhounding in Highland

Talisker Bay is a mapped rockhounding spot in Highland, United Kingdom. Reported finds include heulandite, stilbite, analcime, chabazite, mesolite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County / council area: Highland
Postcode: IV47 8SF
Coordinates: 57.28240, -6.45710

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual collecting

Public-tagged UK spots are usually beaches, foreshore, or long-worked collecting localities where picking up loose material is generally tolerated. Watch the tides, never dig into cliffs, and check local bylaws before you collect.

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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Talisker Bay FAQ

Where is Talisker Bay?+

Talisker Bay is in Highland, United Kingdom, at 57.28240, -6.45710.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Talisker Bay?+

Talisker Bay is reported to produce Heulandite, Stilbite, Analcime, Chabazite, Mesolite, Natrolite, Calcite.

Is collecting allowed at Talisker Bay?+

Generally open to casual collecting. Public-tagged UK spots are usually beaches, foreshore, or long-worked collecting localities where picking up loose material is generally tolerated. Watch the tides, never dig into cliffs, and check local bylaws before you collect. Access rules in the UK differ by nation and land type, so always confirm permission and protections before a trip.

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