NORTH WEST HIGHLANDS UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK

Coigach and Assynt’s Local Guide uses your phone’s GPS to automatically trigger rich audio content and deliver turn -by-turn audio content and interesting information relative to your surroundings and upcoming destinations.

Discover hidden gems, learn about the world-renowned geology, absorb the area’s fascinating history, and take advantage of the in-depth knowledge to enhance your travel experience. By the end of the tour, you will have a greater understanding of the land, environment and past and present people who have helped shape the region.

The Local Guide is available for Apple and Android devices and you can download it for free by visiting your App Store or clicking on the buttons below.

Learn more about the makeup and geology of Quinag, one of the Geopark’s iconic mountains, in this new article by Geopark Geologist Pete Harrison.

Located near the Rock Stop at Unapool and easily accessible for walkers, Quinag encompasses almost 3 billion years of geology. You will discover the various rock types and now they came together over millions of years to create the mountain we see today.

View the mountain through 3D images which illustrate the interaction of the various rock groups and learn to spot features of interest such as unconformities (where the differing rock types meet) to help you recognise them in the landscape.

The Geology Of Quinag

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, living communities – 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.