RIGS are
Regionally Important Geological and geomorphological Sites. There
are currently no RIGS designated on the Isle of Man but awareness
of the need to protect and highlight the key geological localities
on the Island is growing.
The Isle of Man has been the focus of much geological research over
the last few years, including a number of PhD theses, a Geological
Society Special Publication and a new British Geological Survey map
and memoir. Consequently, we now have a good understanding of the
scientific significance of specific rock outcrops, and the need to
protect and promote them. In particular, it is crucial that access
to these areas is safeguarded.
