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Hastings Range Rear Lighthouse

F Red🇬🇧Hastings, GBOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hastings Range Rear Lighthouse

Also known as: Hastings Range Rear (West Hill)

This pentagonal wooden tower, painted white, stands 6 meters tall on West Hill overlooking Hastings Old Town. It displays a continuous red light from three elliptical windows near its summit, with a focal height of 55 meters. The range rear light has a geographic range of 19.4 nautical miles. It functions as part of a navigational range system, with its front light located on the Hastings waterfront. The tower itself is not open to the public, but the surrounding area offers panoramic views.

Why it matters: This rear range light, paired with its front counterpart, is essential for guiding vessels safely into the port of Hastings. Its unique architectural design, featuring light emission through three elliptical windows, distinguishes it among navigational aids.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
55m
Light Range
4NM (7.4 km)
Geographic Range
19.4NM

Location

City
Hastings
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Region
England
Sea Region
Located on West Hill on the west side of Hastings Old Town, with its front light on the Hastings waterfront.
Latitude
50.8582°
Longitude
0.5898°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Color
white
Material
wood

Structure: pentagonal wooden tower, painted white; the light is shown through three elliptical windows near the top of the tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hastings(0.8 km)
Admiralty No.
A0858.1
NGA No.
114-1168
ARLHS No.
ENG-285
Wikidata
Q67219604 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Hastings Range Rear Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 55 meters and a nominal range of 4 nautical miles (approximately 7.4 km), Hastings Range Rear is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. As a shorter-range light, it primarily serves nearshore and coastal traffic.
How do mariners identify Hastings Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Hastings Range Rear displays the characteristic F Red. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Hastings Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hastings Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Saint Leonards-on-Sea at 1 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Bexhill (4.7 NM W), Rye (7.9 NM NE), Normans Bay (8.2 NM WSW), Camber (8.6 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hastings Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hastings Range Rear Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Hastings Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Hastings Range Rear Lighthouse is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Hastings Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hastings Range Rear Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.