Dunure: Rockhounding in South Ayrshire

Dunure is a mapped rockhounding spot in South Ayrshire, United Kingdom. Reported finds include agate, jasper, chalcedony, quartz, carnelian. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County / council area: South Ayrshire
Postcode: KA7 4LN
Coordinates: 55.40560, -4.76160

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 Dunure

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Dunure FAQ

Where is Dunure?+

Dunure is in South Ayrshire, United Kingdom, at 55.40560, -4.76160.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Dunure?+

Dunure is reported to produce Agate, Jasper, Chalcedony, Quartz, Carnelian.

Is collecting allowed at Dunure?+

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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