Lighthouses have been used as aids to maritime navigation for centuries.
They are highly recognisable and beloved features of the UK's coastline
and waterways, treasured by communities and captivating visitors. But
how many are there and is it really possible to visit them all? The
British Lighthouse Trail is the only book of its kind to provide a
comprehensive listing of all lighthouses in Scotland, England, Wales,
Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and Channel Islands accompanied by
practical advice on how to reach them. The author, an avid pharologist,
set off on a quest in 2012 to visit all lighthouses around the British
coastline only to find that there were many more lighthouses to be
discovered. This comprehensive book is the result of further extensive
research and significant travel. Over 600 lighthouses are featured -
from the perilous beauty of Shetland's Muckle Flugga Lighthouse to the
elegant serenity of Jersey's Corbière Lighthouse. Complete with helpful
maps highlighting the location of every lighthouse in each region and
colour photography of a broad selection of our nation's most weird and
wonderful aids to navigation throughout, this book is an indispensable
guide to visiting and seeing some of our nation's most majestic,
historical and isolated buildings. Each listing features a description
of the structure, its light characteristic as well as any notable
designers. Access information offers the best ways to reach or see each
lighthouse, and whether it is possible to explore inside the tower.
Nearby or related places of interest, such as other notable aids to
navigation and relocated lighthouse optics, are also included.
Experience the secluded joy of visiting tidal islands, watch waves
lapping against some of the most remote rock structures, and feel the
magic of walking in the footsteps of the lighthouse keepers inside the
towers. This book will guide you on countless journeys never to be
forgotten.
