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Torbay Borough Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl (3) White 10s🇬🇧GBOperational

Location & Light Range

About Torbay Borough Lighthouses Lighthouse

This square skeletal tower stands 5 meters tall and is painted black with a single yellow horizontal band. It is located on a reef just off Roundham Head, near Paignton in Tor Bay. The tower has a focal height of 5 meters. Its white light flashes once every 10 seconds. The site is accessible to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The light warns mariners of a submerged reef hazard in Tor Bay, guiding fishing boats and leisure craft between Paignton, Torquay, and Brixham.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
5m
Geographic Range
8.4NM

Location

Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Region
England
Sea Region
English Channel, on a reef just off Roundham Head at Paignton, Tor Bay
Latitude
50.4056°
Longitude
-3.5129°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Brixham(0.2 km)
Admiralty No.
A0251.
ARLHS No.
ENG-016

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
black with one yellow horizontal band

Structure: square skeletal tower painted black with one yellow horizontal band

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Torbay Borough Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Torbay Borough Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl (3) White 10s — 3 white flashes every 10 seconds. 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 Torbay Borough Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Torbay Borough Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Brixham at 0.3 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Berry Head (1.2 NM ESE), Torbay/Paignton (3.4 NM NW), Torquay (3.4 NM N), Dartmouth (3.8 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Torbay Borough Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Torbay Borough Lighthouses 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 Torbay Borough Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Torbay Borough Lighthouses 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 Torbay Borough Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Torbay Borough Lighthouses 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.