The Storr: Rockhounding in Highland

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Minerals reported: 8

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

Plan your visit

Generally open to casual collecting

County / council area: Highland
Nearest road: A855
Postcode: IV51 9HX
Coordinates: 57.50600, -6.17530

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Coordinates are approximate. Confirm the exact ground and access before you head out.

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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The Storr FAQ

Where is The Storr?+

The Storr is in Highland, United Kingdom, at 57.50600, -6.17530. Nearest road: A855.

What rocks and minerals can you find at The Storr?+

The Storr is reported to produce Analcime, Natrolite, Chabazite, Heulandite, Stilbite, Thomsonite, Mesolite, Calcite.

Is collecting allowed at The Storr?+

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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