Douglas Head Lighthouse. Not Open for Public Viewing.

Details

Accessibility:

The lighthouse itself is not open to the general public; however, it can be viewed from the various surrounding coastal paths. The coastal paths are well maintained tarmac pathways. There are visitor viewing points along the pathway. The pathways can be accessed from Fort Anne Road or South Quay. Dogs are welcome on leads.

The Isle Of Man Steam Packet ferry boats which run to and from the sea ferry terminal/visitor centre at Douglas pass by the lighthouse, and this is how this photograph was taken with a zoom lens. 

Douglas Head Lighthouse sits in the courtyard of the now privately owned lighthouse keeper's cottage. It was originally built in 1831 and stands 65ft tall. The nautical range is up to 15 miles.

Further Information:

Address:

Douglas Head Lighthouse, Douglas Head, Isle of Man, IM1 5BP.

Email:

enquiries@nlb.org.uk

Phone:

Northern Lighthouse Board - General Enquiries - 0131 473 3100

Website:

https://www.nlb.org.uk/LighthouseLibrary/Lighthouse/Douglas-Head/

https://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/lighthouse/man.htm

Opening Hours:

The lighthouse is not open to the public.

Directions:

The lighthouse is situated less than 1 mile South of Douglas Sea Terminal. To make use of the best views it is advisable to travel south across the harbour bridge then turn left on to South Quay. Follow the harbour to the end and carry on along the coastal path towards the lighthouse.

OS SC 390747.

Transport:

Bus routes are available throughout the island.

Amenities:

The venue itself does not have any public amenities but Douglas has a range of amenities including shops, restaurants, accommodation, banks, and a post office.