Leadhills: Rockhounding in South Lanarkshire

Leadhills is a mapped rockhounding spot in South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom. Reported finds include galena, sphalerite, leadhillite, caledonite, linarite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, and nearby spots.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County / council area: South Lanarkshire
Postcode: ML12 6XP
Coordinates: 55.41710, -3.76200

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner, operator, or agency permission before any collecting. Most UK land is private, and there is no general public right to collect. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

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 Leadhills

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Leadhills FAQ

Where is Leadhills?+

Leadhills is in South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom, at 55.41710, -3.76200.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Leadhills?+

Leadhills is reported to produce Galena, Sphalerite, Leadhillite, Caledonite, Linarite, Pyromorphite, Gold.

Is collecting allowed at Leadhills?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner, operator, or agency permission before any collecting. Most UK land is private, and there is no general public right to collect. Do not enter without explicit authorization. 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 43 miles from Edinburgh. Rock and fossil collecting near Edinburgh →

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