Rockhounding in Mid and East Antrim

2 mapped spots in Mid and East Antrim, United Kingdom. Tap any spot for coordinates and the minerals reported there, then check land access before you head out.

Top minerals found in Mid and East Antrim

Counts reflect how many spots in this list mention each mineral.

Agate1
Ammonite1
Analcime1
Belemnite1
Chalcedony1
Gryphaea1

Mid and East Antrim rockhounding: before you go

Permission and private land

Rules differ across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, but none of them grant a general right to collect on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting mine dumps, quarries, or fields.

Beaches and foreshore

Casual pebble collecting is generally tolerated on beaches and public foreshore, much of which is Crown Estate. Watch tides, stay off cliff faces, and check local bylaws.

Protected sites

SSSIs, National Nature Reserves, and scheduled monuments are protected by law, and UK national parks are mostly private land inside a designation rather than open collecting ground. Never hammer or dig at a designated site.

Every rockhounding spot in Mid and East Antrim

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Spot	Area	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
BallygallyA2 Coast Road	Antrim	Agate Chalcedony Analcime	54.8992, -5.8547	Public
Waterloo Bay (Larne)A2 Glenarm Road	Antrim	Ammonite Belemnite Gryphaea	54.8591, -5.8081	Public

Mid and East Antrim rockhounding FAQ

Do you need permission to collect rocks in Mid and East Antrim?+

Often, yes. There is no general public right to collect on private land in the UK, and most land is private, so mine dumps, quarries, and fields usually need landowner permission. Beaches and public foreshore generally tolerate casual pebble collecting, subject to tides and local bylaws. SSSIs and scheduled monuments are protected, so confirm each site before a trip.

What rocks and minerals can you find in Mid and East Antrim?+

Mid and East Antrim spots in this list most commonly produce Agate, Ammonite, Analcime, Belemnite, Chalcedony. The full list across all spots is broader.

How many rockhounding sites are in Mid and East Antrim?+

RockHoundR currently lists 2 rockhounding spots in Mid and East Antrim. The app keeps growing and lets you save your own private finds alongside the public ones.

Map every Mid and East Antrim spot in the app

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