Whitby West Pier and Lighthouse
📍 WhitbyNorth Yorkshire
Grade II listed harbour pier with Whitby's tallest lighthouse, built in 1831
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What’s free
Free to walk along the pier
About
The West Pier shelters Whitby harbour and ends with a 25 metre lighthouse built in 1831, the taller of the town's two pier lighthouses. Walk out for views of the abbey on the East Cliff and boats coming in and out of the Esk. A foghorn on the pier extension sounds every 30 seconds in fog.
Opening times
- Can be closed in rough weather
Times can change, so check with the venue before a special trip.
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