Lighthouses · Central Scotland
Cloch Lighthouse
In or near Inverkip.
Cloch Lighthouse — lighthouse on Cloch Point, Inverclyde, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Inverkip · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Cloch Lighthouse, the nearest railway station is Inverkip, located 4 km away. The postcode for the lighthouse is PA19 1AZ, which can be used for sat-nav coordinates (latitude 55.9422, longitude -4.8786). Entry to the lighthouse is free.
About
Cloch Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the coast of the Scottish Highlands. Built or established in 1797, it dates from the Georgian period. Officially recognised as category B listed building. Operated by Clyde Port Authority. It sits within the Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Inverkip, about 4.0 km away. Postcode area PA19.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 10/06/1971 Local Authority Inverclyde Planning Authority Inverclyde Parish Inverkip NGR NS 20319 75877 Coordinates 220319, 675877 — Robert Stevenson, Engineer (Thomas Smith (Engineer in charge) 1796-7. White circular tower with black band, 84' above water level; Gothic detail; ancillary buildings one to two storey, mainly later in date.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cloch Lighthouse is a Georgian lighthouse located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode PA19. Established in 1797, it is a Category B listed building and is operated by Clyde Port Authority.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9422, -4.8786
- District
- Inverclyde
- Postcode
- PA19 1AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
- Established
- 1797
- Nearest railway station
- Inverkip — 4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17826186 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cloch lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Cloch Lighthouse - geograph.org.uk - 721551.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cloch Lighthouse?
- Cloch Lighthouse is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA19 1AZ).
- What is Cloch Lighthouse?
- Cloch Lighthouse — lighthouse on Cloch Point, Inverclyde, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Cloch Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Inverkip, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA19 1AZ.
- When was Cloch Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1797.
- Who runs Cloch Lighthouse?
- Cloch Lighthouse is operated by Clyde Port Authority.
- Is Cloch Lighthouse a listed building?
- Cloch Lighthouse is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Cloch Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Cloch Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cloch Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Inverkip, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA19 1AZ.