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West Sussex · beach metal detecting rules

Can you metal detect on Adur beaches?

No published rule found

No official statement on metal detecting found. The shared Adur & Worthing beach pages do not mention it.

Covers: Lancing, Shoreham Beach, Southwick
Permission: Ask the Adur & Worthing Coastal Office.
Source: www.adur-worthing.gov.uk/beaches-and-foreshore/
Checked: 8 Nov 2026 · confidence: low

We couldn't find a published rule. Foreshore owned by the Crown Estate follows the Crown Estate's terms; for council-owned beaches, ask the council before you dig. We emailed them on 9 Nov 2026 and will update this page if they reply.

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