| Overview
Finding somewhere to collect sand should not be
difficult, even for those far from the coast. Yes, beaches
are the most obvious locations to collect sand but there are
many others, even in inland areas. Here are a few
suggestions.
- The shores of lochs, ponds and reservoirs
- Along the banks of rivers and streams
- Commercial sand and gravel pits
- Old quarries and mine workings
- Volcanoes & active volcanic areas
- Any excavation where a face is exposed
- Anywhere where rain has caused erosion
- Low-lying areas of fields after heavy rain
- Filter ponds from coal-fired power stations
- Filter ponds at quarries & gravel pits
- Where a river enters the sea, loch, etc
- Erosion along footpaths in uplands areas
- At the foot of scree slopes in upland areas
- And, of course, beaches, dunes & deserts
A few hints & tips relating to sand collecting
locations:
At beaches, different sands may be collected if you walk
inland from the shore and the higher areas will also have
different sands.
Get permission to visit sand and gravel pits. They can
provide a wealth of different sand samples. Take care at
loose and exposed faces.
Old underground mine and quarry workings often have
streams running through them and where you find streams you
may also find sand.
Visit lochs, ponds and reservoirs during the height of
summer when water levels are lower. With more of the shore
exposed, additional samples may be collected. Same for
rivers and streams.
Road works and cable laying trenches may expose beds of
sand. Don't climb down, it's too dangerous, just ask for a
sample.
Check out the other pages in this section for more about
collecting sand from different locations. |
