Gull Rock Lighthouse

The original lighthouse, which consisted of a square, pyramidal tower with a dwelling in its lower portion, was completed in 1853, and Samuel Hayden was appointed its first keeper. A separate building measuring twenty by thirteen feet was used for storing oil and firewood. The present lighthouse was built around 1955 and features a square tower mounted on the hipped roof of a two-story dwelling. The closest land-based views of Gull Rock Lighthouse can be hand by taking Western Head Road to the end of the peninsula. From Brighton Road, west of Lockeport, continue south on Locke Street instead of taking the causeway to Lockeport, and then turn left on Western Head Road and continue to its end. In 2011, there was a sign on the fence at the end of the road welcoming visitors to enjoy their visit “to this beautiful head.” You can walk through a gate and follow a short walking trail that affords good views of the lighthouse on a clear day.