Yaverland Beach: Rockhounding in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight

Public access3 mineralsIsle of Wight, Isle of Wight

Minerals reported: 3

Yaverland Beach is a mapped rockhounding spot in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. Reported finds include dinosaur bone, pyrite, iron pyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Plan your visit

Generally open to casual collecting

Area: Isle of Wight
County / council area: Isle of Wight
Postcode: PO36 8QB
Coordinates: 50.66260, -1.13170

Get directions View on Google Maps

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.

UK rockhounding rules & access guide →

Today's weather

Is today a good day to go?

The app shows live weather, recent rain, and a daily rockhounding score for Yaverland Beach.

Get the app

Found at Yaverland Beach

Dinosaur BoneEncyclopedia →
Pyrite Encyclopedia →
Iron Pyrite

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other UK rockhounding spots within driving distance of Yaverland Beach.

Yaverland Beach FAQ

Where is Yaverland Beach?+

Yaverland Beach is in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom, at 50.66260, -1.13170.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Yaverland Beach?+

Yaverland Beach is reported to produce Dinosaur Bone, Pyrite, Iron Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Yaverland Beach?+

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.

More rockhounding in Isle of Wight

See all 3 Isle of Wight spots →

Open Yaverland Beach on the map

Use the RockHoundR app for geology, weather, directions, and saved finds.

QR code that opens RockHoundR in your phone's app store

Get directionsDirections