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Temporarily closed

West Pier CLOSED to pedestrians after Storm Boelo damage to lighthouse electrical supply (26 Oct 2026 official notice). No reopening date yet. Other harbour areas not generally closed.

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Whitehaven West Pier Lighthouse

Historic Whitehaven harbour pier and lighthouse. West Pier pedestrian access is suspended following Storm Boelo damage reported 25 October 2026; harbour vessel access is not generally closed.

Safety status checked 29 October 2026: West Pier pedestrian access is temporarily suspended after storm damage to the lighthouse power supply. Do not enter the pier or pass barriers. Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners will confirm reopening; no date has been announced.The lighthouse is an important historic harbour landmark. The rest of Whitehaven remains a visitor destination, but restrictions on individual piers and navigational lights must be checked separately. Read the full West Pier closure guide.

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Last updated 29 October 2026.