Place to visit
Ushenish Lighthouse, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
Ushenish Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK (Taigh-solais Uisinis) in United Kingdom (Isle of South Uist). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 17 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 22. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Lighthouse in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK · Architecture
- Local name
- Taigh-solais Uisinis
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 278 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 57.29838, -7.1928
What it is and where
Ushenish Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK (Taigh-solais Uisinis) in United Kingdom (Isle of South Uist). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Isle of South Uist, where this site lists 13 more places to see, 15 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 57.29838, -7.1928; the nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 278 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Architecture places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Ushenish Lighthouse is April to September.
- JanBetter not7:02
- FebPossible9:07
- MarPossible11:25
- AprBest time14:00
- MayBest time16:16
- JunBest time17:37
- JulBest time17:03
- AugBest time15:00
- SepBest time12:28
- OctPossible9:58
- NovBetter not7:38
- DecPossible6:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 22. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- UisinisHiking3.0 km
- HeclaMountain on South Uist, in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK4.8 km
- Beinn ChoradailMountain on South Uist, in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK5.8 km
- Beinn Mhòr620m high mountain on South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK7.6 km
- Our Lady of the IslesStatue in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK11 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: Architecture
- Tower Bridge: bascule and suspension bridge in London
- London Bridge: road bridge across River Thames in London, opened in 1973
- Forth Bridge: railway bridge in eastern Scotland
- Westminster Bridge: bridge over the River Thames in London
- Millennium Bridge, London: bridge in London
- Pontcysyllte Aqueduct: navigable aqueduct in Wales
Every United Kingdom place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ushenish Lighthouse?
It is a lighthouse in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK (Taigh-solais Uisinis in the local language) in United Kingdom. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Ushenish Lighthouse?
April to September. In June there are 17 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 22.
How do you get to Ushenish Lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 278 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Uisinis, Hecla, Beinn Choradail. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
Keep reading
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Ushenish Lighthouse on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.