No official Plymouth City Council statement on metal detecting found (site search and web search returned nothing). Crown Estate foreshore is generally open; council land above it needs council consent.
Covers
Plymouth Sound waterfront: the Hoe, Mount Batten, Jennycliff, Plymstock foreshore
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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