Kilve Beach: Rockhounding in Somerset, Somerset

Public access4 mineralsSomerset, Somerset

Minerals reported: 4

Kilve Beach is a mapped rockhounding spot in Somerset, Somerset, United Kingdom. Reported finds include ammonite, pyrite, ichthyosaur, iron pyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

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Generally open to casual collecting

Area: Somerset
County / council area: Somerset
Nearest road: Sea Lane
Postcode: TA5 1EG
Coordinates: 51.19360, -3.22500

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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 Kilve Beach

AmmoniteEncyclopedia →
Pyrite Encyclopedia →
Ichthyosaur
Iron Pyrite

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other UK rockhounding spots within driving distance of Kilve Beach.

Kilve Beach FAQ

Where is Kilve Beach?+

Kilve Beach is in Somerset, Somerset, United Kingdom, at 51.19360, -3.22500. Nearest road: Sea Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Kilve Beach?+

Kilve Beach is reported to produce Ammonite, Pyrite, Ichthyosaur, Iron Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Kilve Beach?+

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 Somerset

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This spot is about 33 miles from Bristol. Rock and fossil collecting near Bristol →

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