keegsgrammy Posted April 21, 2014 #1 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Are you able to climb the steps to the top of the lighthouse. Saw that they were working on it and wondering if the work is complete. Will be in Bermuda in a couple of weeks. Thanks in advance for any replies. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted April 22, 2014 #2 Share Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) According to this article, work should have been completed by April 7. http://bernews.com/2014/01/temporary-closure-for-gibbs-hill-lighthouse/ Edited April 22, 2014 by njhorseman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebas030 Posted April 22, 2014 #3 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Going higher in the Lighthouse will be great ! Such a beautiful point of view of Bermuda. But I better get in shape...more steps...I might die climbing...but then again I will be closer to heaven...185 steps closer ! Cant wait to be there again ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowers44 Posted April 22, 2014 #4 Share Posted April 22, 2014 When you are in Bermuda, you are already in heaven. The view from the top of Gibbs Lighthouse is spectacular!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebas030 Posted April 22, 2014 #5 Share Posted April 22, 2014 When you are in Bermuda, you are already in heaven. The view from the top of Gibbs Lighthouse is spectacular!!! Yes ! and I have a few "selfies" to prove it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisewithbaby Posted April 25, 2014 #6 Share Posted April 25, 2014 How do you get the the lighthouse? Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailBadtheSinner Posted April 25, 2014 #7 Share Posted April 25, 2014 How do you get the the lighthouse? You could go by bus, routes #7 or #8, but I believe the bus stop for the route #7 bus is closer to the L/H. A taxi is an option, but the weekday metered fare is about $30.00 for 4 passengers, but you will have door to door service. If you take the bus you have to walk from the bus stop to the L/H, a distance of about .3 miles uphill. SBtS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisewithbaby Posted April 25, 2014 #8 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Thank yiu Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evenstar1976 Posted April 26, 2014 #9 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Just of Explorer this Thursday. They were still working on the lighthouse. Our guide (who lived in the lighthouse) was disgusted that the work had not been completed yet. She was amused that they had taped over the completion date on the work sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Wolf Posted May 5, 2014 #10 Share Posted May 5, 2014 You could go by bus, routes #7 or #8, but I believe the bus stop for the route #7 bus is closer to the L/H. A taxi is an option, but the weekday metered fare is about $30.00 for 4 passengers, but you will have door to door service. If you take the bus you have to walk from the bus stop to the L/H, a distance of about .3 miles uphill. SBtS SBtS- How much time would you need to take the bus to GHLH, see the sights, then head back to the Dockyard by bus? What if you did a taxi instead? Trying to figure out which day to try to fit it in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailBadtheSinner Posted May 5, 2014 #11 Share Posted May 5, 2014 SBtS- How much time would you need to take the bus to GHLH, see the sights, then head back to the Dockyard by bus? What if you did a taxi instead? Trying to figure out which day to try to fit it in... You're assuming the L/H will be open for your visit in about 2 weeks? Would you go if it were still closed? If it is open, the bus ride would be about 33 minutes (one way); it is located just before Horseshoe Bay which is about 35 minutes. By sights, I'm assuming you mean a climb to the top. My guess that from the bus stop to the top and back to the bus stop should take about 1½ hours. The taxi would make the travel time (one way) about 17-19 minutes but it will also save the walking time from the bus stop to the L/H and return, about 10-12 minutes in each direction. SBtS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Wolf Posted May 5, 2014 #12 Share Posted May 5, 2014 (edited) You're assuming the L/H will be open for your visit in about 2 weeks? Would you go if it were still closed? If it is open, the bus ride would be about 33 minutes (one way); it is located just before Horseshoe Bay which is about 35 minutes. By sights, I'm assuming you mean a climb to the top. My guess that from the bus stop to the top and back to the bus stop should take about 1½ hours. The taxi would make the travel time (one way) about 17-19 minutes but it will also save the walking time from the bus stop to the L/H and return, about 10-12 minutes in each direction. SBtS Is it completely closed down, or just scaffolding to paint it? I cn't find any good info on it... Edit: NM. Closed down. So now the bigger question is how to find out if it re-opens before I get there... Edited May 5, 2014 by Winston Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Wolf Posted May 9, 2014 #13 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I saw a FB post this morning showing the scaffolding coming down. Should be completed in 3 days they said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebas030 Posted May 10, 2014 #14 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I saw a FB post this morning showing the scaffolding coming down. Should be completed in 3 days they said! Hi, What FB page ? A public/touristic page ? or a private page ? If it is a public one, I would love to know which one it is ! Thank you in advance , Sent from my iPhone using Cruise Critic Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailBadtheSinner Posted May 10, 2014 #15 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Hi, What FB page ? A public/touristic page ? or a private page ? If it is a public one, I would love to know which one it is ! Thank you in advance , There is this one of Byway Tours: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=448907035254743&set=a.268678243277624.1073741828.268676736611108&type=1&theater but the photo there is from early May Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebas030 Posted May 21, 2014 #16 Share Posted May 21, 2014 As per the Royal Gazette, the lighthouse is finally reopening this Thursday...better late then never right ? Sent from my iPhone using Cruise Critic Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted January 4, 2015 #17 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Sorry to bring up an old thread, but was wondering if it is better to do this lighthouse or St David's Lighthouse? Thoughts on the differences? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted January 4, 2015 #18 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Sorry to bring up an old thread, but was wondering if it is better to do this lighthouse or St David's Lighthouse? Thoughts on the differences? The Gibbs Hill Lighthouse is close to the Dockyard, as well as the South Beaches so it's easy to combine a visit there with a trip to Horseshoe Bay or Warwick Long Bay, while the St. David's Lighthouse is all the way on the other end of the island and require a long trip. The Gibbs Hill Lighthouse also provides the more spectacular view because it's stands higher above sea level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallJerseyGirl Posted January 4, 2015 #19 Share Posted January 4, 2015 We plan on going to both in August. Never been to St. David's lighthouse before but read recently that it is free. DD7 loves lighthouses. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted January 4, 2015 #20 Share Posted January 4, 2015 The Gibbs Hill Lighthouse is close to the Dockyard, as well as the South Beaches so it's easy to combine a visit there with a trip to Horseshoe Bay or Warwick Long Bay, while the St. David's Lighthouse is all the way on the other end of the island and require a long trip. The Gibbs Hill Lighthouse also provides the more spectacular view because it's stands higher above sea level. I do plan on going over to St George to visit Tobacco Bay, the Unfinished Church, Sea Glass beach and thought since St David's was over that way that it might be nice to hit it up as well (although I'm not quite sure about how to get there since it seems to be out a little, but yet #6 bus runs that way???). When doing a search for pictures of both St Davids and Gibbs, I find the pictures taken from the top of St Davids really neat with the different pastel colored houses (which Gibbs doesn't seem to have??) and thought it looked a little better. Thoughts? We plan on going to both in August. Never been to St. David's lighthouse before but read recently that it is free. DD7 loves lighthouses. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Is Gibbs not free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebas030 Posted January 4, 2015 #21 Share Posted January 4, 2015 (edited) Gibbs Hill Lighthouse : Admission fee is 2,50$ per person. Free for 5 years old and under. You have to buy your ticket at the gift shop and then deposit that ticket in a small box at the entrance just before the steps... NOT recommended to climb with a broken toe ;) ... Edited January 4, 2015 by sebas030 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted January 4, 2015 #22 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Admission fee is 2,50$ per person. Free for 5 years old and under. You have to buy your ticket at the gift shop and then deposit that ticket in a small box at the entrance just before the steps... NOT recommended to climb with a broken toe ;) ... Thanks for the info. I'll keep this in mind. (All broken parts are healed...toes and hands. :D) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebas030 Posted January 4, 2015 #23 Share Posted January 4, 2015 St. Davids: You can reach St Davis Lighthouse by bus #6 that operates from St George. While visiting from Royal Naval Dockyard, take the direct Orange ferry to St George and then bus #6 to St Davids. From Hamilton City you can reach St George by bus # 10, 11, 1 and 3, and then take bus #6 to St Davids. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted January 4, 2015 #24 Share Posted January 4, 2015 St. Davids: You can reach St Davis Lighthouse by bus #6 that operates from St George. While visiting from Royal Naval Dockyard, take the direct Orange ferry to St George and then bus #6 to St Davids. From Hamilton City you can reach St George by bus # 10, 11, 1 and 3, and then take bus #6 to St Davids. . Thanks. That's what I have figured out on my map that I printed. How far of a walk once you get off of the #6 bus is it to the lighthouse or does it directly drop you off in front of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebas030 Posted January 4, 2015 #25 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Thanks. That's what I have figured out on my map that I printed. How far of a walk once you get off of the #6 bus is it to the lighthouse or does it directly drop you off in front of it? It's pretty close : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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