Lighthouses · Central Scotland
Gantock Rocks Light
In or near Inverkip.
Gantock Rocks Light — lighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Inverkip · 4.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Gantock Rocks Light is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9409°, -4.9178°.
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Place summary
Gantock Rocks Light is a lighthouse located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode PA23. It serves as a navigation aid for vessels in the surrounding waters. The structure is notable for its distinctive design and functionality in a rugged coastal environment.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9409, -4.9178
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA23 7HJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Inverkip — 4.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q28465883 (CC0)
- commons: Lighthouse (4730542865).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gantock Rocks Light?
- Gantock Rocks Light is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA23 7HJ).
- What is Gantock Rocks Light?
- Gantock Rocks Light — lighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Gantock Rocks Light?
- The nearest railway station is Inverkip, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA23 7HJ.
- Is Gantock Rocks Light free to visit?
- Yes, Gantock Rocks Light is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gantock Rocks Light?
- The nearest railway station is Inverkip, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA23 7HJ.