UK Gold Panning Maps + Beginner Guide
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
