Lighthouses · South Wales
Lyde Rock lighthouse
Lyde Rock lighthouse — lighthouse in Severn Estuary.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Lyde Rock lighthouse is a lighthouse on the coast of Gloucestershire, South Wales. Built or established in 2008, it dates from the modern period. Operated by Gloucester Harbour Trustees. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 3.4 km away. Postcode area NP16.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lyde Rock lighthouse is a modern lighthouse located in Tidenham, Gloucestershire, South Wales. Established in 2008, it is operated by the Gloucester Harbour Trustees and is situated within the Severn Estuary SSSI and RAMSAR designations.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6147, -2.6444
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Tidenham
- Postcode
- NP16 7HP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Established
- 2008
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q105323410 (CC0)
- commons: Severn Estuary.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lyde Rock lighthouse?
- Lyde Rock lighthouse is in Gloucestershire, South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP16 7HP), in the parish of Tidenham.
- When was Lyde Rock lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 2008.
- Who runs Lyde Rock lighthouse?
- Lyde Rock lighthouse is operated by Gloucester Harbour Trustees.
- Is Lyde Rock lighthouse a protected site?
- Yes — Lyde Rock lighthouse is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Lyde Rock lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Lyde Rock lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lyde Rock lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP16 7HP.