Learning Detecting

[Garygems]

Hi All
Im from Co.Antrim Newtownabbey area!! Was wondering if anyone could tell me a good starter site that I don't need permission!! I'm new to detecting and want to get used to my machine, with a chance of finding something
Was out yesterday and got laughed at by a passer by!! Lol

[luggsey]

Just tell them you found some gold sovereigns, wipes the smirk off their faces!

You can get a free foreshore license if you have a beach or inlet nearby?

[Garygems]

Just tell them you found some gold sovereigns, wipes the smirk off their faces!

You can get a free foreshore license if you have a beach or inlet nearby?

Lol I have read about the foreshore licence and will def apply for one!!

[sado_81]

Hi All
Im from Co.Antrim Newtownabbey area!! Was wondering if anyone could tell me a good starter site that I don't need permission!! I'm new to detecting and want to get used to my machine, with a chance of finding something
Was out yesterday and got laughed at by a passer by!! Lol

You will need permission for metal detecting no matter where you want to detect in NI.
The easiest is to approach a farmer and explain what is your hobby etc.
Before that have a look on old maps like - http://maps.osni.gov.uk/MapConsoleHistoricalMaps.aspx
and see how your area looked like in the past.

Ps
stay away from listed sites.

Good luck!

[Smiffy]

Tell them your looking for land mines,that will shut them up and watch them to start walking away faster lol

[sado_81]

Tell them your looking for land mines,that will shut them up and watch them to start walking away faster lol

I have my permissions in around small village and I do get people walking past but no one would stop and ask me stupid questions.
But since my loudest find
viewtopic.php?f=61&t=22646

they would only wave at me, seeing me on my knees digging in the ground

The funniest are people like:
''You wont find anything there,theres nothing in that field. '' LOL

[Garygems]

Cheers Sado appreciate the link!!
I will def stay clear of listed sites!!
That was some find!!

[SilverShark]

Hey Gary,
Foreshore licence will allow you to get out but stay away from Lough Shore beach its full of junk

Living in Newtownabbey your very close to farms and quite a bit of history, just need to be brave enough to do some door knocking, which is something I am not great at

[Garygems]

Hey Gary,
Foreshore licence will allow you to get out but stay away from Lough Shore beach its full of junk

Living in Newtownabbey your very close to farms and quite a bit of history, just need to be brave enough to do some door knocking, which is something I am not great at

Hi Silvershark

Thanks for the advice! Applied for foreshore licence today. Went to lough shore on sat morning to practice, where the old boat club and pier used to be and your correct full of junk!! This is the same place I got laughed at
Going to ask friends and family first on the off chance they might know some local farmers! Worth a try

[johny-blaze]

as others have said gary you defo need permission where ever you go . get a good story in your head then knock a farmers door and hit him with it . after you have done it a few times it gets easier and it builds your confidence up . you should also consider getting fid insurance . you will most likely never use it but it looks good and sounds professional when asking for permission . link below

http://fid.newbury.net/