Rockhounding in North Yorkshire

9 mapped spots in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Tap any spot for coordinates and the minerals reported there, then check land access before you head out.

Top minerals found in North Yorkshire

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

Ammonite9
Belemnite8
Pyrite8
Whitby Jet6
Reptile Bone4
Gryphaea3

North Yorkshire 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 North Yorkshire

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Spot	Area	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Kettleness	North Yorkshire	Ammonite Whitby Jet Reptile Bone Belemnite	54.5540, -0.7220	Public
Port Mulgrave	North Yorkshire	Ammonite Belemnite Pyrite Reptile Bone	54.5467, -0.7703	Public
Ravenscar	North Yorkshire	Ammonite Belemnite Whitby Jet Pyrite	54.4010, -0.4880	Public
Robin Hood's Bay	North Yorkshire	Ammonite Belemnite Gryphaea Pyrite	54.4300, -0.5330	Public
Runswick Bay	North Yorkshire	Ammonite Whitby Jet Pyrite Belemnite Gryphaea	54.5316, -0.7448	Public
Saltwick Bay	North Yorkshire	Ammonite Belemnite Whitby Jet Pyrite Reptile Bone	54.4854, -0.5817	Public
Sandsend	North Yorkshire	Whitby Jet Ammonite Pyrite Reptile Bone	54.5030, -0.6712	Public
Staithes	North Yorkshire	Ammonite Belemnite Gryphaea Pyrite	54.5580, -0.7830	Public
Whitby Beach	North Yorkshire	Ammonite Whitby Jet Pyrite Belemnite	54.4930, -0.6060	Public

North Yorkshire rockhounding FAQ

Do you need permission to collect rocks in North Yorkshire?+

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 North Yorkshire?+

North Yorkshire spots in this list most commonly produce Ammonite, Belemnite, Pyrite, Whitby Jet, Reptile Bone. The full list across all spots is broader.

How many rockhounding sites are in North Yorkshire?+

RockHoundR currently lists 9 rockhounding spots in North Yorkshire. The app keeps growing and lets you save your own private finds alongside the public ones.

Collecting near a city

Day-trip guides for cities whose range covers North Yorkshire spots, with distances and drive times.

Map every North Yorkshire spot in the app

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