North Pier Lighthouse — Attraction in Whitehaven

THE ICONIC LIGHTHOUSE ON WHITEHAVEN'S WEST PIER, WHICH STANDS AS ONE OF THE MOST WELL KNOWN LANDMARKS OF THE TOWN, WAS BUILT IN 1841 TO MARK THE NEW LENGTHS OF HARBOUR WALL. THE WHITE TOWER WITH RED TRIM IS BUILT INTO THE BREAKWATER WHICH HAS TWO LEVELS, JOINED BY CASES OF 17 STEPS. THE TOWERS IS 16 METRES HIGH IN TOTAL, BUT THE FULL HEIGHT OF THE TOWER CAN NOT BE SEEN FROM THE SEA, BECAUSE OF THE BREAKWATER'S WALL IS SEVERAL METRES TALLER ON THE SEAWARD SIDE. THE FLASHING GREEN LIGHT, HOUSED WITHIN A GLASED LANTERN, SHOWS ONCE EVERY 5 SECONDS AND IS VISIBLE FOR 8 NAUTICAL MILES. FROM THIS LOCATION YOU CAN SEE AT LEAST 3 OTHER LIGHTHOUSES, INCLUDING THE OTHER TOWERS WITHIN THE HARBOUR AND THE TRINITY HOUSE LIGHTHOUSE AT ST. BEES HEAD, JUST SOUTH, WHICH UNSUPRISINGLY, AS A RESULT OF THE AREA'S STRONG CONNECTION WITH THE COAL INDUSTRY, WAS THE LAST COAL POWERED...

The whole area is lovely. The boats in the harbour, war memorial, beach & off course the light house that is located at the end of the pier. We spent a weekend in the lake district. Climbing Scafel Pike on the first day then drove up to whitehaven on the second. Really enjoyable day out with typical English traditional fish and chips on the beach. Parking is available in and around...

We came here during storm Bella. I have never seen so amazing and huge waves! I liked the curve of the pier, must be a nice walk on the top of the wall, not recommended on a windy evening. The lighthouse itself is tatty which gives it a rustic look. I loved it. The surface is uneven, take good care...