Gibbs Hill Lighthouse
A cast-iron lighthouse built in 1846. Climb 185 steps to the top for a 360-degree view over Bermuda's fishhook-shaped islands and coral reefs.
Gibbs Hill Lighthouse stands about 36 metres tall. It is one of the earlier cast-iron lighthouses in the world and is still in use today. The spiral staircase has 185 steps, and display panels along the way tell the lighthouse's history. The gallery at the top is windy, but the views are excellent, reaching Great Sound, the reefs and the beaches of the south shore. Admission is about US$5, and there is a tea room at the base. From Horseshoe Bay, it's about 5 minutes by car or taxi. If you take Bus 7, you'll need to walk uphill from the stop.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Horseshoe Bay Beach
- Church Bay
- Warwick Long Bay
- Somerset Bridge
- Scaur Hill Fort
- Elbow Beach
- Front Street, Hamilton
- Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity