Lighthouses · South Wales
Whiteford Point Lighthouse
Whiteford Point Lighthouse — a lighthouse in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pembrey and Burry Port · 3.5 km
About
Whiteford Point Lighthouse is a named lighthouse in wales south, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Whiteford Point Lighthouse is located on the Gower Peninsula in South Wales. This lighthouse, built to guide ships safely around the coast, stands out due to its distinctive design and setting on a sandy spit. It is an example of maritime architecture and is notable for its historical significance in navigation. The site is accessible via coastal paths, offering views of the surrounding landscape and sea.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6525, -4.2508
- Nearest railway station
- Pembrey and Burry Port — 3.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11103271 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whiteford Point Lighthouse?
- Whiteford Point Lighthouse is in South Wales, United Kingdom.
- What is Whiteford Point Lighthouse?
- Whiteford Point Lighthouse — a lighthouse in wales south.
- How do I get to Whiteford Point Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Pembrey and Burry Port, about 3.5 km away. Its coordinates are 51.6525°, -4.2508°.
- How do I get to Whiteford Point Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Pembrey and Burry Port, about 3.5 km away.