Watchet: Rockhounding in Somerset, Somerset

Watchet is a mapped rockhounding spot in Somerset, Somerset, United Kingdom. Reported finds include ammonite, pyrite, gryphaea, selenite, iron pyrite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Quick details

Access: Public area
Area: Somerset
County / council area: Somerset
Postcode: TA23 0AQ
Coordinates: 51.18200, -3.33060

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 Watchet

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Watchet FAQ

Where is Watchet?+

Watchet is in Somerset, Somerset, United Kingdom, at 51.18200, -3.33060.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Watchet?+

Watchet is reported to produce Ammonite, Pyrite, Gryphaea, Selenite, Iron Pyrite, Marcasite.

Is collecting allowed at Watchet?+

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

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