Best-selling gabion stones

Gabion stones are rocks used to fill gabion baskets for a variety of gabion projects, from retaining walls to garden borders. Gabion stones vary in type of rock, colour and size. At Mainland Aggregates, we supply a variety of gabion stone to meet your project’s requirements.

There are various types of gabion stones available, from limestone gabion stone and granite gabion stone to quartz gabion stone and sandstone gabion stone. These also come in various shapes, from irregularly shaped stones with angular corners to smooth and rounded stones.

When choosing the right type of gabion stone for your gabions, it is important to consider the shape, colour, size, durability, temperature resistance, and strength. To give you an idea of what others are purchasing, we have put together our best-selling gabion stones. However, if you require professional assistance in picking the right type of gabion stone, contact us today.

Dove Grey Gabion Stone


Our Dove Grey Gabion Stone is a hard, angular carboniferous limestone that features a light grey colour and a size between 100-250mm. Due to the angular shape of the stones and the range of sizes, these will interlock inside gabion cages for maximum strength. These are extremely tough and durable stones to use for various projects.

  

Harvest Buff Gabion Stone


The Harvest Buff Gabion Stone is a large stone that features an approximate 100-300mm size, being ideal for large baskets. Larger stones can be broken with a sledgehammer. These gabion stones boast a lovely cream colour with the occasional grey stone, perfect to brighten up outdoor spaces. These gabion stones are not suitable for narrow planters or baskets.

   

Rustic Gabion Stone


The Rustic Gabion Stone is an angular stone that displays various shades, from black and brown to white and buff colours. These gabion stones are predominantly quartz stones but also contain flint and limestone ranging from 75-250mm in size.

  

Graphite Slate Gabion Stone


Our Graphite Slate Gabion Stone is a flat rock with angular edges that features stones sized 50-100mm. Due to its small size, this gabion stone is best suited for projects using 50mm mesh cages. It features blue and grey colours that look subtle when dry and striking when wet. 

   

Charcoal Basalt Gabion Stone


The Charcoal Basalt Gabion Stone is a hardwearing stone that features a dark grey colour when dry but turns black when wet. These stones range in size, from 100-150mm. Basalt gabion stone is a resistant and extremely durable stone.

  

Cornish Slate Gabion Stone


The Cornish Slate Gabion Stone features a variety of colours, from black and brown to cream and reddish-brown. These stones come in various sizes, ranging from 50mm to 200mm. Due to their small size, Cornish slate gabion stones are better suited for 50mm mesh baskets and narrow baskets.

  

Pink Grey Granite Gabion Stone


This large Pink Grey Granite Gabion Stone is an angular rock that features shades of pink and grey. These 100-200mm sized stones are extremely durable and perfect for all kinds of projects.

  

Ironstone Gabion Stone


Our Ironstone Gabion Stone features a distinct rusty colour with the occasional grey speckle. These are angular, durable stones that can be used for a variety of projects. Due to their unique colour, these stones are a great alternative to standard gabion stones. 

   

Bayfield Gabion Stone


The Bayfield Gabion Stone is a hardwearing rock that features sizes of 75mm to 150mm. These boast speckles of grey, blue, plum and mauve which are particularly striking when wet. Our Bayfield stones are a great choice for modern spaces. 

   

Blue Pennant Gabion Stone


The Blue Pennant Gabion Stone is an angular hard, coarse-grained gritstone with a dark blue and grey colour and the occasional rusty shade. Its rich and dark colour is particularly striking when wet. This durable gabion stone can be used for various projects.

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