NORTH WEST HIGHLANDS UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK

The Geopark and Highlands Controversy tours have been impacted by the Corvid-19 virus crisis and some of the tours have been rescheduled. Details below.

Geopark Geotour 2020

Wed 16th – Tues 22nd September 2020 (places available)

Highlands Controversy Geotour 2020

Sat 26th Sept – Thurs 1st Oct 2020 (places available)

Geopark Geotour 2021

Fri 14th May – Mon 17th May 2021 (extended weekend tour)
Sat 1st May – Fri 7th May 2021 (limited places available)

Highlands Controversy Geotour 2021

Sat 3rd July – Thurs 8th July 2021

We are now taking bookings for 2020 and 2021. Please click the buttons below for more details and booking information.

Geopark Geotour The Highlands Controversy Geotour

As a teacher or home educator are you looking for new and fun ways to deliver schooling during the lockdown and beyond?

Why not visit the Earth Learning Idea website which seeks to teach about the earth’s geological processes through practical experiments and fun activities. Subjects cover a variety of geography and science topics and full information is provided in the documentation to let you know what you need, how long it will take and the recommended age range for pupils.

Plan Your Visit

Whatever your interests and however you choose to travel, the Geopark has some fantastic activities and amenities on offer for everyone, all year round. Search for activities or accommodation, download leaflets and put together an itinerary that will suit the whole family.

Landscape

Stunning mountain landscapes, clean sandy beaches, ancient settlements, thriving communities – North West Highlands Geopark offers one of the best opportunities to explore wild places in Europe. Find out about the building blocks of our Geopark here.

Visitor Centre

The North West Highlands Geopark visitor centre and central hub. Cafe, local crafts and Earth Science interactive exhibition.

Pebble Routes

Are you looking for things to do in the North West Highlands? Pebble Routes are self guided trails allowing you to explore the lesser-traveled by-roads of the North West Highlands Geopark.
These driving and cycling routes through some of the nation’s best roads take in small communities and hidden treasures.