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Hayle Old Rear Lighthouse

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Location & Light Range

About Hayle Old Rear Lighthouse

Established in 1840, this square wooden tower stands on four wooden piles, reaching a focal height of 23 meters. Its white structure is distinguished by a red horizontal band. The light emits a continuous white beam, providing a geographic range of 13.8 nautical miles. Located on the west side of the entrance to the River Hayle, north of Lelant, it is adjacent to the West Cornwall Golf Club. Although the original range function has been discontinued, the rear light remains operational.

Why it matters: This rear light continues to guide vessels entering the River Hayle, a waterway historically important for local shipping.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
23m
Geographic Range
13.8NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1840

Significant events: Range discontinued

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
4.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a red horizontal band
Material
wood

Structure: square wood tower standing on four wood piles

Location

Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Region
England
Sea Region
Located on the west side of the entrance to the River Hayle, north of Lelant, adjacent to the West Cornwall Golf Club.
Latitude
50.1909°
Longitude
-5.4363°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Penzance(5.6 km)
Admiralty No.
A5658.1
NGA No.
6292
ARLHS No.
ENG-047
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hayle Old Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Hayle Old Rear displays the characteristic F White. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Hayle Old Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hayle Old Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hayle at 0.9 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include ST.IVES (1.9 NM NW), Gulval (4.6 NM SW), Saint Michael's Mount (4.6 NM SSW), Penzance (5.7 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hayle Old Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hayle Old 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 Hayle Old Rear Lighthouse?+
Hayle Old 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 Hayle Old Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hayle Old 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.