Rockhounding in Somerset

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

Top minerals found in Somerset

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

Ammonite3
Gryphaea2
Ichthyosaur2
Iron Pyrite2
Pyrite2
Selenite2
Marcasite1

Somerset 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 Somerset

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Spot	Area	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Blue Anchor	Somerset	Ammonite Selenite Ichthyosaur Gryphaea	51.1810, -3.4020	Public
Kilve BeachSea Lane	Somerset	Ammonite Pyrite Ichthyosaur Iron Pyrite	51.1936, -3.2250	Public
Watchet	Somerset	Ammonite Pyrite Gryphaea Selenite Iron Pyrite Marcasite	51.1820, -3.3306	Public

Somerset rockhounding FAQ

Do you need permission to collect rocks in Somerset?+

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 Somerset?+

Somerset spots in this list most commonly produce Ammonite, Gryphaea, Ichthyosaur, Iron Pyrite, Pyrite. The full list across all spots is broader.

How many rockhounding sites are in Somerset?+

RockHoundR currently lists 3 rockhounding spots in Somerset. 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 Somerset spots, with distances and drive times.

Map every Somerset spot in the app

Open the RockHoundR app to see Somerset on a real map with geology, weather, and your saved finds.