Lochaber has a magnificent geological heritage, with many features of outstanding geological interest. The Parallel Roads of Glen Roy and the Great Glen Fault are well known, but the cauldron subsidence features displayed by the ancient lavas and granites of Ben Nevis, Glen Coe and Glen Etive are very special too, as are the younger igneous rocks found in Ardnamurchan, and the Small Isles.
The area is popular with visitors not only because of its spectacular scenery, but also because of the superb opportunities it offers for geological education and research, from colleges and universities to visitors wanting to find out more about the area they are in. Popular itineraries include Glen Coe, the shoreline at Onich and around Loch Leven, Glen Roy, Ardnamurchan and along the 'Road to the Isles' to Mallaig.
Unravelling the story behind the igneous and metamorhic rocks in Lochaber has helped our understanding of the very complex processes involved in the formation of large mountain chains.
Now Available...
4 great Lochaber Geotrails Leaflets available that cover Glencoe, Glen Roy, Glen Nevis and the Road to the Isles and give a fascinating insight to the area's geology and how the landscape of Lochaber was formed.
These are available in Tourist Information Centres throughout Lochaber. With downloads availble on this website soon.
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