UK Gold Panning Maps + Beginner’s Guide

Learn where gold has historically been found in the UK and understand why certain rivers and stream sections are more favourable for recreational panning.

This beginner-friendly digital pack combines UK gold panning location maps with a clear, illustrated guide explaining realistic expectations, proven panning techniques, and legal surface-only methods used by experienced hobbyists.

📦 WHAT’S INCLUDED

✔ Explorable Google Earth / Google My Maps maps showing UK gold panning sites and locations

✔ UK Gold Panning Sites Maps

✔ Illustrated UK Gold Panning Beginner’s Guide (PDF)

✔ Colour-coded gold site tiers (matched to the maps)

✔ Printable beginner & safety checklists (PDF)

✔ Downloadable gold panning diagrams

✔ Practical gold panning tips & techniques for finding fine gold

✔ UK-focused legal & environmental best practice

All content is created specifically for UK recreational gold panning.

🗺️ GOLD SITE TIERS

🟡 Verified Gold Sites – Best places for beginners

🟠 Tributary / Secondary Sites – Skill-building locations

🔵 Historic Gold Areas – Learning terrain & river reading

⚪ Geological / Exploration Zones – Low probability, learning-focused

The guide explains where beginners should start and how to progress safely.

📘 ILLUSTRATED BEGINNER’S GUIDE

The guide explains:

• What gold found in the UK really looks like

• Where gold settles in rivers (with diagrams)

• Inside bends, bedrock cracks & natural gold traps

• Proven beginner panning techniques & tips

• What equipment you actually need

• Common mistakes that cause beginners to lose gold

• Printable field checklists

Written for people completely new to gold panning.

🎯 WHO THIS IS FOR

✔ UK gold panning beginners

✔ Outdoor & nature enthusiasts

✔ Anyone wanting legal, ethical prospecting guidance

📥 DELIVERY

Instant digital download after purchase:

• UK gold panning map files

• Beginner guide PDF

• Printable checklists & diagrams

Compatible with Google My Maps.

⚠️ IMPORTANT INFO

• Digital download only

• Recreational gold panning only

• No guarantees of gold — skill & conditions matter

• Always check land access and local regulations

• No dredging or powered equipment encouraged