Seeking Permission for Detecting near Bristol.

[RachBris72]

My name is Rachael, I am in my 40,s and I am a keen Metal Detectorist, it’s a hobby I love due to the history that can be uncovered, I like to think of it as the closest you can get to Time Travel ⏱ I also love the hobby as it can show the landowner what may have been going on this land hundreds of years ago and can sometimes link to past families that would have farmed the land in years gone by. And the added bonus of being out in the fresh air and enjoying nature which I also love, being a manager in a busy office it’s the solitude I seek to switch off.
I wondered if there were any nice people out there who would allow me to detect on any available land near Bristol although I am willing to travel. I am a member of the National Council of Metal Detecting so have insurance, I am very respectful of any land, and wildlife, I take away any rubbish that could be harmful to livestock and wildlife such as lumps of iron, broken bits of plough, tin cans etc, and any holes I dig are carefully replaced. I can can keep a watchful eye out for any issues such as fences being down, fly tipping etc.
Thank you

 

[GeordieT]

Hi Rachel, I'm not a farm/land owner, but would love to meet up with you, as it sounds like we enjoy similar things. I am about to embark on metal detectoring as a hobby, but I would rather partner up with someone, so I thought if we meet for coffee and get along, we could maybe give it a go? And if so, I'm sure we could approach farm owners directly at the door, as a team (less intimidating with support!)? I haven't taken out any insurance or memberships yet but plan to do this in the next week or so.

 

[JCMaloney]

Hi Rachel, I'm not a farm/land owner, but would love to meet up with you, as it sounds like we enjoy similar things. I am about to embark on metal detectoring as a hobby, but I would rather partner up with someone, so I thought if we meet for coffee and get along, we could maybe give it a go? And if so, I'm sure we could approach farm owners directly at the door, as a team (less intimidating with support!)? I haven't taken out any insurance or memberships yet but plan to do this in the next week or so.

Rachel hasn`t logged on since the hopeful punt in early 2021....... pays to check the date.

 

[Nearly]

Faint heart n'er won fair lady!

 

[GeordieT]

Yes, I noticed after sending my reply, doh!

 

[serf]

And now she's run for the hills

 

[Stephen Whittard]

I’ve just started the hobby, I’d appreciate anyone I could go with, I’m a beginner, I’ve bought all the gear. And I’ve got some idea…

 

[thorpe]

My name is Rachael, I am in my 40,s and I am a keen Metal Detectorist, it’s a hobby I love due to the history that can be uncovered, I like to think of it as the closest you can get to Time Travel ⏱ I also love the hobby as it can show the landowner what may have been going on this land hundreds of years ago and can sometimes link to past families that would have farmed the land in years gone by. And the added bonus of being out in the fresh air and enjoying nature which I also love, being a manager in a busy office it’s the solitude I seek to switch off.
I wondered if there were any nice people out there who would allow me to detect on any available land near Bristol although I am willing to travel. I am a member of the National Council of Metal Detecting so have insurance, I am very respectful of any land, and wildlife, I take away any rubbish that could be harmful to livestock and wildlife such as lumps of iron, broken bits of plough, tin cans etc, and any holes I dig are carefully replaced. I can can keep a watchful eye out for any issues such as fences being down, fly tipping etc.
Thank you

good luck luv, i have found metal detectorist's to be the most dishonest people i have ever come across!

 

[mdp2020]

Visit https://metaldetectingpassport.com/
We have permissions just over the bridge

 

[Claxton the Saxon]

good luck luv, i have found metal detectorist's to be the most dishonest people i have ever come across!

That’s just detectorcist. I could say I’ve found landowners to be the most bigoted bunch of individuals I’ve ever come across, but we don’t all walk around with our mouths open and our minds closed.