Wildlife
Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve
17 locals recommend
Location
Knockan Crag
Elphin, Scotland
Tips from locals
Great information about the geology of Scotland, amazing views, and good walks (if the weather permits).
Nice walk around nature reserve area, taking in views of the mountains. Informative information sections and things to spot going round. approximate 47 mile drive
Knockan Crag is celebrated internationally because of an important geological feature that is known as the Moine Thrust, which was originally identified here. The rocks that can be found both at and around Knockan Crag also serve as an important record of the last three thousand million years of the history of Scotland. Knockan Crag is one of the most important sites that helps us understand how the landscape of Northern Britain was formed.
Knockan Crag is celebrated internationally because of an important geological feature that is known as the Moine Thrust, which was originally identified here. The rocks that can be found both at and around Knockan Crag also serve as an important record of the last three thousand million years of the…