The Rock Stop – Visitor Centre

The Rock Stop main cafe will be closing for the 2026 season on the 11th September.

We will aim to keep The Rock Stop open beyond these dates, dependent on staffing and visitor demand. Please see below for the latest information on visiting The Rock Stop.

gEOPARK EXHIBITION, CAFE AND GIFT SHOP

The Geopark exhibition is free and suitable for all ages with interactive activities. The Rock Stop Café has superb views of Loch Glencoul from indoor and outdoor seating areas. We sell a range of books and maps about the area, Geopark souvenirs and locally made gifts in our shop. We are also a great place to drop in if you’re looking for visitor information on the North West Highlands.

visit us – 2026

The Rock Stop main café will be closing for the season on the 11th September.

The exhibition & gift shop, along with teas, coffees, some snacks and space to eat your picnics indoors will be available from 12-4pm on the following dates:


Tuesday 6th October
Wednesday 7th October
Thursday 8th October
Tuesday 13th October
Wednesday 14th October
Thursday 15th October
Tuesday 20th October
Wednesday 21st October
Thursday 22nd October


We will aim to keep the Rock Stop open beyond these dates, dependent on staffing and visitor demand. Please contact us if you are thinking of coming after this time or check the website for further dates at the beginning of October.

We are situated in Unapool, on the A894, 1 mile north of the Drumbeg turnoff and 1 mile south of the Kylesku Bridge, on the popular North Coast 500 route. Keep an eye out for the purple signs! Click on the What3Words link ///spacing.ramps.property for map location.

We are motorcyclist, cyclist, hiker & dog friendly.

Find us on Facebook or TripAdvisor or contact us by email: rockstop@nwhgeopark.com

The Rock Stop Opening Hours

The Rock Stop main café will be closing for the 2026 season on the 11th September.

We will aim to to keep The Rock Stop open beyond this date, dependant on staffing and visitor demand.

Please check The Rock Stop page for the latest updates. Or if you have any questions about visiting The Rock Stop, please contact us.

Useful Links

Did you know that we are currently running a three year programme to develop the Geopark? Check out our Access, Connect Take-Part page!

We all have a part to play in caring for our Geopark.

If you are hunting for fossils or seeking out rocks be sure to follow the Scottish Fossil Code and the Geology Fieldwork Code

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