Venue:
North West Highlands Geopark, Scotland
Event status:
EVENT CLOSED
North West Highlands Geopark Limited is a social enterprise whose purpose is to promote Geotourism, Education, Conservation and Interpretation of the Geological Heritage of the North West Highlands. It is a member of the European Geoparks Network and the Global Geoparks Network which is recognised by UNESCO. Located in the far north of the Scottish mainland it is known for its stunning mountain landscapes, clean sandy beaches and being one of the best places to explore wild places in Europe.
Expert tuition by Geopark staff will help you to interpret
the geology of this wild and remote highland landscape. The
area has the lowest population density in Europe and
exhibits unique geodiversity and biodiversity. As home of
the oldest rocks in Europe, the first identified thrust fault
and with evidence of the earliest life; the North West Highlands
Geopark really is the “Cradle of Geology”.
Programme
- Day 1 Wednesday – Arrival and evening briefing in
Inchnadamph or Ullapool.
- Day 2 Thursday – Knockan Crag NNR and the north shore
of Loch Assynt to introduce the range of rocks and
structures to be seen during the week.
- Day 3 Friday – Achmelvich for the Lewisian, Clachtoll and
Stoer to examine the Stoer Group.
- Day 4 Saturday – A long day, Scourie and Laxford in the
north of the Geopark for more Lewisian and on to
Durness to see the Durness Limestone.
- Day 5 Sunday – As Saturday is a long day the morning
allows some rest time , in the afternoon structures of the
thrust zone will be examined in the Ullapool area.
- Day 6 Monday - Locations to be visited are flexible to make
sure the main interests of the group have been covered
during the week.
- Day 7 Tuesday – Achiltibuie to try out the new skills learnt
during the week and perhaps even map a small area.
- Day 8 Wednesday – Depart
Fees
- Just £235 per person including transport, early bird discount
of 10% applies to bookings made by 30 April
Fee includes tuition, insurance, transportation and materials.
Accommodation is not included, however contact us should you like
us to arrange this for you.
Booking
For more information or to book a place please contact Pete Harrison:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01854 612568
More Information
A program of in-depth Geotours are being run in June and September, together with a long-weekend field study workshop examining the links between Geo-diversity and Bio-diversity. The program is designed to help visitors and enthusiasts interpret the deep time that this part of the Earth’s Crust has experienced. With an experienced guide visitors will explore not only the geographical area that makes up the current day Geopark but also look back through time, to interpret what the rocks, landscape, flora and fauna have to tell us.