Earthwatcher's photos with the keyword: Stoer Group

One of the many erratics of Lewisian Gneiss scattered all over the Stoer peninsula, left by the retreating ice sheets of the last glaciation. This one is perched on top of westerly dipping sandstones of the Stoer Group (late Precambrian, 1.2 billion years old).

There are many erratics of Lewisian Gneiss scattered all over the Stoer peninsula, left by the retreating ice sheets of the last glaciation. There are several visible in this photo - some identified by the notes - perched on top of westerly dipping sandstones of the Stoer Group (late Precambrian, 1.2 billion years old).

One of the many erratics of Lewisian Gneiss scattered all over the Stoer peninsula, left by the retreating ice sheets of the last glaciation. This one is perched on top of westerly dipping sandstones of the Stoer Group (late Precambrian, 1.2 billion years old).

One of the many erratics of Lewisian Gneiss scattered all over the Stoer peninsula, left by the retreating ice sheets of the last glaciation. This one is perched on top of westerly dipping sandstones of the Stoer Group (late Precambrian, 1.2 billion years old).

Balchladich Bay is a quiet, peaceful spot on the south-west coast of the Stoer peninsula in Sutherland. In this southerly view, the Coigach peninsula is visible on the far skyline. The rocks here are reddish sandstones with subordinate mudstone and conglomerate beds of the Stoer Group. They are similar to the unconformably overlying Torridonian sandstones but predate them by around 200 million years.

A view E from Sìdhean Mòr over Culkein and Loch Cùl Fraioch on the Stoer peninsula; the Torridonian mountains beyond. L-R: Canisp, Suilven, Cùl Mòr, Cùl Beag, Stac Pollaidh, Beinn Mhòr na Còigich.

Stoer Head lighthouse on the western coast of the Stoer peninsula. The cliffs are comprised of sandstones of the Stoer group (late Precambrian). They are similar to the unconformably overlying Torridonian sandstones but predate them by around 200 million years.

The distinctive profile of Suilven rises over the Lewisian Gneiss foreland and the smooth sunny slopes of the Stoer peninsula in the foreground.

A view ESE from Sìdhean Mòr on the Stoer peninsula over Culkein; the mountains of Assynt in shadow beyond.

A view SSE from Sìdhean Mòr on the Stoer peninsula with Loch Cùl Fraioch in the foreground and the Torridonan mountains in the distance. L-R: edge of Cùl Mòr, Cùl Beag, Stac Pollaidh, edge of Beinn Mhòr na Còigich.

The Old Man of Stoer is a splendid sea stack comprised of sandstones of the Stoer Group (Late Precambrian). They are similar to the unconformably overlying Torridonian sandstones but predate them by around 200 million years. The coastline of the Isle of Lewis is just visible on the horizon.

The Old Man of Stoer is a splendid sea stack comprised of sandstones of the Stoer Group (Late Precambrian). They are similar to the unconformably overlying Torridonian sandstones but predate them by around 200 million years. Viewed here from the Point of Stoer looking south-west.

A view ESE from Sìdhean Mòr over Culkein and Loch Cùl Fraioch on the Stoer peninsula; the Torridonian mountains beyond. L-R: Ben Stack (extreme left), Quinag (just left of centre), Canisp, Suilven, Cùl Mòr, Cùl Beag, Stac Pollaidh.