Runswick Bay: Rockhounding in North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire

Public access5 mineralsNorth Yorkshire, North Yorkshire

Minerals reported: 5

Runswick Bay is a mapped rockhounding spot in North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Reported finds include ammonite, whitby jet, pyrite, belemnite, gryphaea. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

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Generally open to casual collecting

Area: North Yorkshire
County / council area: North Yorkshire
Postcode: TS13 5HT
Coordinates: 54.53160, -0.74480

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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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Found at Runswick Bay

AmmoniteEncyclopedia →
Whitby Jet
Pyrite Encyclopedia →
BelemniteEncyclopedia →
Gryphaea

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other UK rockhounding spots within driving distance of Runswick Bay.

Runswick Bay FAQ

Where is Runswick Bay?+

Runswick Bay is in North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, at 54.53160, -0.74480.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Runswick Bay?+

Runswick Bay is reported to produce Ammonite, Whitby Jet, Pyrite, Belemnite, Gryphaea.

Is collecting allowed at Runswick Bay?+

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 North Yorkshire

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This spot is about 42 miles from York. Rock and fossil collecting near York →

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