Geology and Landscape in Scotland’s Geopark
Photography Paradise
With the Northwest Highlands UNESCO Geopark on the doorstep, Kylesku Hotel is the perfect base for photography and for exploring Scotland’s awe-inspiring geology and landscapes. See rocks three billion years old, explore stunning scenery on the Rock Route and enjoy time traveling in this remote rocky wilderness.
Short trips
Rock Stop Café
Geology café 5 minutes from Kylesku Hotel
Great exhibition on Scottish geology. Child-friendly interactives and video. Coffees, snacks and local gifts.
- Fascinating rock display
- Free Wi-Fi
- Home baking
- Child-friendly
- Dog, cyclist, walker and motorbike-friendly
Pebble Routes
Short self-guided car trails – leaflets online
Four routes, excellent leaflets taking you on scenic tours round all the best rock action.
Distance: Various
Distance to start point: Various – Pebble Route 3 (Assynt) starts 5 minutes away at Rock Stop Cafe.
- Great for families and dogs.
- Perfect for photography.
- Breathtaking scenery.
- Choose your own pace.
- Plan your petrol stops.
Download the Pebble Route leaflets here
Ranger-led Walks
Themed walks with local rangers
Eagles, foraging, butterflies, bats – something for all interests and abilities, and you meet lovely people.
Distance: Various
Distance to start point: Various.
- Perfect for photography.
- Plan your petrol stops.
See Northwest Highlands Pebble Routes
See ranger-led walks in What’s On in the Geopark website
It’s a beautiful, beautiful place. All its bones are showing.
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Longer trips
Rock Route
Self-guided scenic tour of northwest coast
The geology and scenery on this route are awesome. Look out for the landscape interpretation boards by Scottish Natural Heritage.
Distance: Various
Distance to start point: Various.
- Plan your petrol stops.
Click for more information on the SNH Rock Route
Geopark Geotours
Week-long tours of Northwest Highlands Geopark
Fascinating tours with local geologists. All the iconic sites and scenery in one packed week.
Distance to start point: 1 mile
- Perfect for photography.
- Excellent value.
- Catch early-bird discount.
- Packs a lot into a short time.
- Suitable for age 16 and up
See the Geotours page on the Geopark website
Explore Scotland’s Geopark
The Geopark covers a variety of geology and rocky terrain. Wear strong walking boots and be prepared for sudden changes in the weather, as rocks can suddenly become slippery! When visiting iconic geology sites, show respect for the ancient landscape and stay safe:
- Don’t climb on steep faces.
- Be aware of rock and gravel falls.
- Wear suitable clothes and footwear.
- Look out for tides at coastal sites.
- Leave the rocks for future generations.
