Lighthouses · South West England
Instow Rear Lighthouse
In or near Instow.
Instow Rear Lighthouse — lighthouse in North Devon, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple · 7.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Instow Rear Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the coast of Devon, South-West England. Built or established in 1820, it dates from the Georgian period. Operated by Trinity House. The site is within the North Devon National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 7.8 km away. Postcode area EX39.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Instow Rear Lighthouse is a Georgian lighthouse located in the parish of Instow, Devon, South-West England. Established in 1820 and operated by Trinity House, it serves as a navigational aid in the Taw-Torridge Estuary, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.0587, -4.1726
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Instow
- Postcode
- EX39 4GG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Established
- 1820
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple — 7.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26206723 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Instow Rear Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Instow Range Rear Light - geograph.org.uk - 942026.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Instow Rear Lighthouse?
- Instow Rear Lighthouse is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX39 4GG), in the parish of Instow.
- What is Instow Rear Lighthouse?
- Instow Rear Lighthouse — lighthouse in North Devon, England.
- How do I get to Instow Rear Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX39 4GG.
- When was Instow Rear Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1820.
- Who runs Instow Rear Lighthouse?
- Instow Rear Lighthouse is operated by Trinity House.
- Is Instow Rear Lighthouse a protected site?
- Yes — Instow Rear Lighthouse is part of the Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Instow Rear Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Instow Rear Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Instow Rear Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX39 4GG.