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Managing Organization:
Northern Lighthouse Board
Website: http://www.nlb.org.uk/ourlights/history/corsewall.htm
Notes:
The keeper's quarters at this functioning lighthouse has been transformed into a luxury hotel and restaurant. It is open all year.
Tower Height: 112
Height of Focal Plane: 112
Characteristic and Range: 5 white flashes every 30 seconds, visible for 22 nautical miles.
Description of Tower: White conical tower.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1815
Date Present Tower Built: 1815
Date Automated: 1994
Fog Signal: Discontinued 1987 (was 4 blasts every 90 seconds).
Current Use: Active aid to navigation.
Open To Public? Dwelling only.
Directions:
Transportation by prior arrangement is available from the rail and bus stations in the Hotel Range Rover. Arrangements can also be made for pickup from Glasgow and Prestwick airports. The hotel is located 15 minutes from the town of Stranraer. Take the A718 signposted to Kirkcolm and then the B738 to Corsewall and the lighthouse.
Nearby Lodging: Call 01776 853 220 or see www.lighthousehotel.co.uk for information on lodging at the Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel.
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