- Point Lynas Lighthouse is in Anglesey, Wales.
- Check access, weather and local guidance before travelling.
About Point Lynas Lighthouse
Point Lynas Lighthouse stands on the north coast of Anglesey, marking the northern approach to the Menai Strait and the anchorage at Amlwch. Its distinctive whitewashed tower and keeper's cottages are now in private hands as holiday accommodation, while the operational light continues from an adjacent modern structure.
The story of Point Lynas Lighthouse
A pilot station and unlit beacon were established here in 1766, with the first proper lighthouse built by the Liverpool Corporation in 1779. The present tower was built in 1835 by Jesse Hartley, the renowned dock engineer of Liverpool, replacing the earlier building. The light passed to Trinity House in 1970 and was automated in 1982. The old keeper's cottages were sold off and are now a holiday let, while the original light has been replaced by a small automated structure nearby.
Visiting with care
The old lighthouse and cottages are privately owned holiday accommodation, but the coastal path passes close by and offers fine views of the tower and the Anglesey coast. The Point Lynas Pilot Station buildings nearby reflect the area's long history as a navigational landmark for Liverpool-bound shipping.
Interesting facts
- A pilot station and beacon were first established here in 1766.
- The present tower was built in 1835 by Liverpool dock engineer Jesse Hartley.
- Light passed to Trinity House in 1970 and was automated in 1982.
- The keeper's cottages are now private holiday accommodation.
Getting there
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