This year there are two geopark weeks in the area during which there are loads of geology based events running all across the Lochaber area. For more details please see below or see the Lochaber Geopark website here.
European Geopark Festival
Summer Events 2009
Date
Details
June 2009
Mon 1st
European Geopark Week- Glen
Nevis
Discover the geology of the Ben and Glen with our expert guides. Minibus leaves Tourist Information Centre Fort William at 10am and 2pm. Adults £5.00 and Children £2.50. Booking essential 01397 705922
Tue 2nd
European Geopark Week -The Crofter’s Woodland and the Geology of
Ben Nevis 12.10 – 16.45
Meet at the Tourist Information Centre Fort William and then enjoy a short boat trip across the Loch to the walk which takes you to lovely woodland, shoreline and stunning views of
Ben Nevis . At the village hall you can purchase teas and home baking. Contact 01397 705922.
Tues 2nd
European Geopark Week- The Road to the Isles Discover the stunning geology of Glenfinnan to Arisaig with our guides. Minibus leaves Tourist Information Centre
Fort
William at 10am. Adults £5.00 and Children £2.50. Booking essential 01397 705922
Wed 3rd
European Geopark Week- Glen Roy, the parallel roadsFor many years the “roads” were a mystery, even attributed to giants. Join us to discover the truth. Minibus leaves Tourist Information Centre Fort William at 10am and 2pm. Adults £5.00 and Children £2.50. Booking essential 01397 705922
Wed 3rd
European Geopark Week- Hidden
Hanging
Valleys10am- 3pm
A guided walk to Coire Gabhail - Glencoe’s infamous Coire of Capture..Meet at the National Trust for Visitors Centre.£10 Booking essential, no unaccompanied under 18s Contact the Visitor Centre 01855 811307 or email glencoe_events@nts.org.uk
Thu 4th
European
Geopark
Week-Morning
LandRover Safari
Be transported through Glen Coe, going slightly off the beaten track. We’ll give you history, geology, wildlife and more!Duration: 3hours
Cost: £20 Adults/ £10 Children under 16. Booking Essential
Bring: Binoculars/Camera/Snack - Optional
Meet: 10:15am National Trust for Glencoe Visitor Centre
Journey to an area off the beaten track to explore its origins. Minibus leaves Tourist Information Centre
Fort
William at 10am. Adults £5.00 and Children £2.50. Booking essential 01397 705922
Thu 4th
European Geopark Week - Graves & Garnets11.30am
Meander through the timeless Roshven Estate whilst picking up little gems of information from the Rangers!
Meet at Roshven Farm.Packed lunch and stout footwear required.Booking preferred.Phone:01687 462 983 / 01967 402 232
Fri 5th
European Geopark Week- Glencoe
Learn about the ancient volcanoes and more recent events that shaped this glen. Meet at the Tourist Information Centre
Fort
William at 10am for a minibus tour. Adults £5.00 and Children £2.50. Booking essential 01397 705922
Sun 7th
European
Geopark
Week-Morning
LandRover Safari
Be transported through Glen Coe, going slightly off the beaten track. We’ll give you history, geology, wildlife and more!Duration: 3hours
Cost: £20 Adults/ £10 Children under 16. Booking Essential
Bring: Binoculars/Camera/Snack - Optional
Meet: 10:15am National Trust for
Glencoe Visitor Centre
To book call 0844 493 2222 or email glencoe_events@nts.org.uk
Lochaber Geopark Week; Summer Events 2009
July 2009
Sun 26th
LochaberGeology
Week-Morning
Land Rover Safari
Be transported through Glen Coe, going slightly off the beaten track. We’ll give you history, geology, wildlife and more!Duration: 3hours
Cost: £20 Adults/ £10 Children under 16. Booking Essential
Bring: Binoculars/Camera/Snack - Optional
Meet: 10:15am National Trust for
Glencoe Visitor Centre
To book call 0844 493 2222 or email glencoe_events@nts.org.uk
Mon 27th
Lochaber Geology Week- Glen
Nevis
Discover the geology of the Ben and Glen with our expert guides. Minibus leaves Tourist Information Centre Fort William at 10am and 2pm. Adults £5.00 and Children £2.50. Booking essential 01397 705922
Tues 28th
Lochaber Geology Week- The Road to the Isles Discover the stunning geology of Glenfinnan to Arisaig with our guides. Minibus leaves Tourist Information Centre
Fort
William at 10am. Adults £5.00 and Children £2.50. Booking essential 01397 705922
Tue 28th
Lochaber Geology Week - The Crofter’s Woodlandand the Geology of Ben Nevis12.10 – 16.45
Meet at the Tourist Information Centre Fort William and then enjoy a short boat trip across the Loch to the walk which takes you to lovely woodland, shoreline and stunning views of
Ben Nevis . At the village hall you can purchase teas and home baking. Contact 01397 705922.
Tue 28th
Lochaber
Geology
Week- MorningLand Rover Safari
Be transported through Glen Coe, going slightly off the beaten track. We’ll give you history, geology, wildlife and more!Duration: 3hours
Cost: £20 Adults/ £10 Children under 16. Booking Essential
Bring: Binoculars/Camera/Snack - Optional
Meet: 10:15am National Trust for
Glencoe Visitor Centre
To book call 0844 493 2222 or email glencoe_events@nts.org.uk
Tue 28th
Lochaber
Geology
Week- AfternoonLand Rover Safari
Be transported through Glen Coe, going slightly off the beaten track. We’ll give you history, geology, wildlife and more!Duration: 3hours
Cost: £20 Adults/ £10 Children under 16. Booking Essential
Bring: Binoculars/Camera/Snack - Optional
Meet: 10:15am National Trust for
Glencoe Visitor Centre
To book call 0844 493 2222 or email glencoe_events@nts.org.uk
Wed 29th
Lochaber Geology Week- Glen Roy, the parallel roads
For many years the “roads” were a mystery, even attributed to giants. Join us to discover the truth. Minibus leaves Tourist Information Centre Fort William at 10am and 2pm. Adults £5.00 and Children £2.50. Booking essential 01397 705922
Wed 29th
Lochaber Geology Week -Wild on Wednesday; The ground beneath your feet
Get more intimate with rocks - volcanoes, fossils and earthquakes! Join the Highland Council and Forestry Commission Rangers at Sgoil na Coille, Salen. Children from 7 - 12 years, £3.00/child, Booking Essential. 01967 40 2232
Thu 30th
Lochaber Geology Week- Ardnamurchan
Journey to an area off the beaten track to explore its origins. Minibus leaves Tourist Information Centre
Fort
William at 10am. Adults £5.00 and Children £2.50. Booking essential 01397 705922
Thu 30th
Lochaber Geology Week - Stones & Secrets 11.30am
Join the Rangers to see what we can find!Enjoy lunch on a secluded beach with a fine view from “Commando Rock”.
Meet at Roshven.Packed lunch and stout footwear required.Booking preferred.
01687 462 983 / 01967 402 232
Thu 30th
Lochaber
Geology
Week- MorningLand Rover Safari
Be transported through Glen Coe, going slightly off the beaten track. We’ll give you history, geology, wildlife and more!Duration: 3hours
Cost: £20 Adults/ £10 Children under 16. Booking Essential
Bring: Binoculars/Camera/Snack - Optional
Meet: 10:15am National Trust for
Glencoe Visitor Centre
To book call 0844 493 2222 or email glencoe_events@nts.org.uk
Fri 31st
Lochaber Geology Week- Glencoe
Learn about the ancient volcanoes and more recent events that shaped this glen. Meet at the Tourist Information Centre
Fort
William at 10am for a minibus tour. Adults £5.00 and Children £2.50. Booking essential 01397 705922
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