More information about the Whitby 'high light' lighthouse at Ling Hill. How to stay in this lighthouse for a holiday...
This is the main, 'traditionally styled', white-washed lighthouse, outside of Whitby town at Ling Hill. It is currently operational, and therefore not open to the public - but the adjoining cottages are available for holiday lets...
Whitby 'High Light' Lighthouse Facts and Figures...
Where?
Ling Hill, outside Whitby
When?
Built 1858 to a design by James Walker
History
Originally there was also a 'South Light', with a tower 66 ft high
This was closed in 1890, and alterations made to the current lighthouse to make the lighting more efficient, so the 'High Light' became the main lighthouse here.
The lighthouse was electrified in 1976
The lighthouse was fully automated in 1992
Facts and Figures
Height: 13m (44ft)
Height of light above mean high water: 73m
Range of Light:
White Light: 18 nautical miles
White Light: 16 nautical miles
Current Use
The lighthouse is operated and run by Trinity House
There is no working fog horn
Whitby 'high light' lighthouse is not open to the public
2 lighthouse cottages are available as holiday lets. These adjoin the lighthouse (you do not stay in the lighthouse tower itself). These look lovely places to stay, in a beautiful, cliff-top location - quiet and away from it all, but with easy access to all the attractions of Whitby, and the area...
