Managing Organization: West Usk Lighthouse
Website: http://www.smoothhound.co.uk/hotels/westusk.html Email: lighthouse1@tesco.net
Contact Address Information: St. Brides Wentlooge Newport, Gwent, South Wales United Kingdom
Notes: The tide around this lighthouse is the second fastest in the world. Tower Height: 56 Description of Tower: White conical tower on roof of oval building.
This light is not operational
Date Established: 1821 Date Present Tower Built: 1821 Date Deactivated: 1922 Current Use: Bed and breakfast inn. Open To Public? Yes. Directions: From M4, take exit J28 for A48 Newport, then B4239 St. Brides. Drive for 2 miles, turn left at cattle bridge into a long, winding (and very rough) farm lane. Nearby Lodging: The lighthouse has been converted into a bed and breakfast inn. Call 01633 810126 or 01633 815860, or email lighthouse1@tesco.net for information on lodging.
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