Waterloo Bay (Larne): Rockhounding in Antrim, Mid and East Antrim

Waterloo Bay (Larne) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Antrim, Mid and East Antrim, United Kingdom. Reported finds include ammonite, belemnite, gryphaea. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Quick details

Access: Public area
Area: Antrim
County / council area: Mid and East Antrim
Nearest road: A2 Glenarm Road
Postcode: BT40 1DZ
Coordinates: 54.85910, -5.80810

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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Found at Waterloo Bay (Larne)

Ammonite
BelemniteEncyclopedia →
Gryphaea

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Waterloo Bay (Larne) FAQ

Where is Waterloo Bay (Larne)?+

Waterloo Bay (Larne) is in Antrim, Mid and East Antrim, United Kingdom, at 54.85910, -5.80810. Nearest road: A2 Glenarm Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Waterloo Bay (Larne)?+

Waterloo Bay (Larne) is reported to produce Ammonite, Belemnite, Gryphaea.

Is collecting allowed at Waterloo Bay (Larne)?+

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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