Cape Pembroke Lighthouse
Cape Pembroke Lighthouse
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Aloofbob
George Town, Grand Cayman81 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Solo
It's a spectacular sight and worth the 1+ hour walk beyond the airfield, to get to it. If you're fortunate, offshore to the right on the way you'll see dolphins (I didn't), and killer whales in the sea beyond the lighthouse itself (I didn't see them either). A few yards beyond it is the Atlantic Conveyor memorial from the 1982 war.

Great place to visit and then sit on the nearby bench overlooking the rocks and sea, to make the most of the lunch you'll have earned getting there. Unless you drove of course, in which case you earned nothing... ;)

I hope they maintain it, and potentially renovate it so people can visit inside - no sign of that happening as yet.
Written October 24, 2023
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Dean-Traveller
Mugla, Türkiye927 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023
The journey to Cape Pembroke lighthouse is as much a part of the experience as the destination itself. It is about 7 miles from Stanley on well maintained gravel roads.
There is no public access to the lighthouse, an iron cylinder about 18 metres high.Construction was around 1855. The lighthouse alerts shipping to the most easterly point of the Falklands.
On the journey are several bays where you may see dolphins, seals and penguins.
Past the light house is a memorial to those killed in the 1982 conflict, particularly those on The Atlantic Conveyor.
Written June 27, 2023
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PBPG
Yorkshire, UK6,010 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023
Iconic structure just outside Stanley. Going a bit further have a look at the rocks, they were covered with penguins when we were there. The lighthouse could do with an information board.
Written January 25, 2023
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Rambling_Giant
Glasgow, UK729 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Friends
Stood on the easternmost point of the Falkland Islands, this circa 1855 built cast iron tower is roughly 18 metres in height. From Stanley it’s about seven miles, on a road that’s fairly well maintained (although deteriorated in places). I believe the tower was rebuilt on new foundations in 1905 with the light structure itself being restored many times over the years.

During the 1982 conflict, the lighthouse was deemed no longer operational. Although it has weathered, funding is in place to actively maintain it through local charities and companies.

On our visit, we were lucky enough to witness Whales (although very much in the distance). A monument is situated a short walk towards the coastline and, the remains of what appeared to be a cottage were still visible at the foot of the tower.

Recommendations - take binoculars with you, warm clothing (obviously), travel in a vehicle that can handle off-road conditions and wander down to the sea, where you’ll find coves etc.
Written June 2, 2021
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kevbartlett123
Trowbridge, UK16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019
This is well worth a visit for the views and if you are very lucky you will see seals laying out in the long grass at the end passed the light house is one of the propers from The Atlantic Conveyor that was sunk on its way to the Falkland Conflict
Written March 6, 2020
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Timothy N
Bristol, UK166 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Family
Well, a trip with dolphins rather a porpoise if I'm honest. The Lighthouse is great, as is a walk or run out and around the dunes of Cape Pembroke. Surf Bay is nearby and is stunning. As are some of the little beaches on the north shore of the Cape where the dolphins play in the surf. Whilst out this way, visit the Atlantic Conveyor Memorial and remember those who gave everything for a cause they believed in. A visit to much more than a lighthouse.
Written February 26, 2020
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empty_field2014
Fuentes de Andalucia, Spain95 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
We were lucky enough to have access to the key for the
lighthouse,it is a very tricky vertical climb inside but well
worth it for the view,very dramatic seas around the coast area
Written January 31, 2020
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Colincarlos
Aveiro, Portugal227 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
Awesome view and well worth the 10 charge . If your not good with heights like myself it can take a few deep breaths to get up and down . However the ladders are 1000000% safe just take your time .
Written January 12, 2020
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Markus E
Hamburg, Germany32 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • Solo
easternmost point of East Falkland. Old lighthouse. You can get its key at the Historic Dockyard Museum/Falkland Islands Museum for a small fee. Inside the old lighthouse you can climb up and enjoy a wonderful view. Don't forget to lock the door when you leave...
Written August 5, 2019
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travellerdavid
Sandhurst, UK251 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2019 • Couples
After picking up the Key (£10 charge) we drove to Surf Bay and walked out to Cape Pembroke and the lighthouse. An easy walk along the coast past some delightful beaches and bays. In one bay we watched a pod of about 12 dolphins for at least 30 minutes. The lighthouse itself was last lit on the day of the Argentine invasion. The views from the top of the lighthouse are 360 amazing. There is now a gravel road all the way, but I would still recommend the walk.
Written April 4, 2019
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