Welcome to Lochaber Geopark
Fàilte gu pàirc-geòdha Loch Abair
The Lochaber area is renowned for Ben Nevis and for its spectacular scenery. The aim of Lochaber Geopark is to raise awareness of the extraordinary story behind the formation of the local landscape. Find out here about some of the amazing geological events which have shaped this part of the Highlands, also see local events or international earthquake information in our news section.
Highest Mountain
Ben Nevis attracts large numbers of visitors mainly because, at 1,344m (4406ft), it is the highest mountain in the British Isles. What is not so well known is that the mountain is an eroded caldera. The summit rocks were once 600m (2000ft) higher!
Global Geoparks Network
The Global Geoparks Network was set up by UNESCO in 2004. There are currently 53 national geoparks in the network representing 17 different countries. Lochaber Geopark became a member of the Global Geoparks Network in 2007.
