Heads of Ayr: Rockhounding in South Ayrshire

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County / council area: South Ayrshire
Postcode: KA7 4LD
Coordinates: 55.42670, -4.70400

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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Heads of Ayr FAQ

Where is Heads of Ayr?+

Heads of Ayr is in South Ayrshire, United Kingdom, at 55.42670, -4.70400.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Heads of Ayr?+

Heads of Ayr is reported to produce Agate, Jasper, Chalcedony, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Heads of Ayr?+

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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