Events
EUROPEAN GEOPARK WEEK 26th May - 7th June 2008
NW Highlands Geopark Events Programme Activities for All Ages!
Big walks, fascinating talks, coastal jaunts and much more – come along and enjoy the company and the scenery. European Geopark Week is an annual event that occurs throughout the European Geopark Network at the same time each year. Locally this is an opportunity to explore the wildlife, landscapes and geology of the North West Highlands in the company of inspiring experts in the field. Our aim is to raise awareness of the European Geopark Network by celebrating both European’s common geological history and the role that each individual Geopark plays within this
Tuesday 3rd June
“Achmelvich Coastal Walk”
11am - 3pm
Achmelvich Beach car park
Walk
“Rhiconich Erratics”
10am - 4pm
Rhiconich Hotel car park
Walk
Wednesday 4th June
“Faraid Head Puffin Colony”
2pm - 4pm
Balnakeil Beach car park near Durness
Walk
Saturday 7th June
“Stoer, A Billion Years Before Yesterday”
7.30pm
Lochinver Village Hall
Slide Show
Email: info@northwest-highlands-geopark.org.uk
Funded by HIE Caithness & Sutherland, Scottish Natural Heritage, Highland Council and Scottish Government
Rangers walks
Thursday 3rd July
“Achlochan Coastal Walk”
10:30am – 12:30pm
Meet at the Hydroponicum – Garden of the Future carpark, Achiltibuie. A coastal walk with views to the beautiful Summer Isles. Discover the history & archaeology from Brochs to Crofts. Grade B
Thursday 26 June
"Whale and Dolphin Watch"
10 am
Meet at Stoer Hall, 10 am Talk and watch at Stoer Lighthouse
Tuesday 1 July
"Clachtoll to Achmelvich Walk"
11 am
Meet at Clachtoll Beach car park, A walk not for the feint-hearted
Wednesday 23rd July
“Rock of Ages”
1pm – 3pm
Meet at Knockan Crag Interpretation Centre carpark. Knockan Crag inspired the birth of modern geology. Join the ranger and take a walk to rediscover the secrets that lie beneath. Grade B
"The Bone Caves"
10 am
Meet at Bone Caves car park, Amazing caves and limestone plants
Wed 6 Aug
"Cul Mor near Elphin"
10 am
Meet at layby near Knockan Crag, Superb views and rare plants
Tuesday 16th September
“Achnahaird to Garvie Bay”
11am- 4pm
Meet at Achnahaird – Achiltibuie Junction. Explore the ancient rivers and lakes and get a glimpse of fossil records of the first life forces to appear on earth. Grade C
Contact Lindsey.Duncan@highland.gov.uk
These are just a selection of HC Ranger walks in the Assynt area, check the website www.highland.gov.uk/countryside-rangers for more walks and information.
