A Walkers Lighthouse
The West Usk Lighthouse I recently visited the West Usk Lighthouse in Newport. The landmark has been on my bucket list for a while. I must admit its not easiest place to get to. Its located on the Severn Estuary at the mouth of the River Usk and Ebbw. It lies on the Welsh Coastal Path just outside the city of Newport and stands in sight of the entrance to Newport Docks. Opposite it across the waters of the estuary is the East Usk Lighthouse which stands at the edge of the Newport Wetlands Nature Reserve at Uskmouth. To get to the West Usk Lighthouse was quite a challenge if I am honest. The St Brides and Peterstone Wentlooge area is rather unfriendly to parking the car anywhere close to it. There are lots of private lanes, that have warning signs displayed against trespassing, parking fine penalties and fly tipping. There are a few car parking locations around but these are very restricted. Theres is a carpark at the end of Beach Road next to an old pub ( that is now closed - The Lig
