Creetown granite has been used around the world, and this geology themed walk, accompanied by a geological expert, explores the role the rocks have shaped the landscape, history, buildings and industry of the area.
We start our day with a visit to the Creetown Gem Rock Museum (admission fee included in price), where owner Tim Stephenson will introduce us to the geology of the area. We’ll also have time to view the museum’s fascinating collection of rocks and gem stones from around the world. We will then explore some of the stone buildings in Creetown before following the old route used by the quarrymen from Creetown to the quarries at Kirkmabreck.
After exploring the dramatic fell quarries, were the industrial heritage of the area is still very clear to see, we head over moor and farmland before dropping down to the coast at the village of Carsluith, which had it’s own granite quarry and quay for shipping out materials. We will finish with refreshments at Carsluith Village Hall, one of many granite buildings on our route today.