Gibbs Hill Lighthouse

[mitsugirly]

It's pretty close :

 

 

 

So I guess a dumb question is...when you are on the bus do you tell them you want to get off at ________ in order for them to stop?

 

Then once you get off, you are standing at the bus stop and how do you know where to go and which way to start walking? Will there be a sign that says "St David's this way ---->" or "Walk this way to get to Horseshoe Bay" or whatever? I have been known to have a crappy sense of direction (it takes me about a week to figure out the direction to turn after getting off an elevator on the ship and by then, it's time to disembark the ship :D) and always end up heading the wrong direciton and have to back-track.

[sebas030]

So I guess a dumb question is...when you are on the bus do you tell them you want to get off at ________ in order for them to stop?

 

Then once you get off, you are standing at the bus stop and how do you know where to go and which way to start walking? Will there be a sign that says "St David's this way ---->" or "Walk this way to get to Horseshoe Bay" or whatever? I have been known to have a crappy sense of direction (it takes me about a week to figure out the direction to turn after getting off an elevator on the ship and by then, it's time to disembark the ship :D) and always end up heading the wrong direciton and have to back-track.

 

If you tell the driver where you want to go, they will ( usually ) stop there and let you know you are at your destination.

 

For the Lighthouse at St-Davids, I personally would look up and try to aim for the tall building... :p I am just kidding... but I bet it's pretty obvious.

 

For Horseshoe, you can follow the crowd or again, on one side there is the ocean and all the beaches and on the other the center of the Island.

 

You can see the Ocean from about any place on the Island because it is so narrow...easy to navigate.

 

Bermudians are very very helpful, if you ask anyone on the Island you will get help.

[flowers44]

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?

 

 

 

Is Gibbs not free?

 

Gibbs lighthouse was $2 if you wanted to climb it. I did this three years ago so I am not sure if that price is still right although I have done it two or three times and it has always cost $2 a person. Well worth the price for the view from the top.

[mitsugirly]

If you tell the driver where you want to go, they will ( usually ) stop there and let you know you are at your destination.

 

That's good to know.

 

For the Lighthouse at St-Davids, I personally would look up and try to aim for the tall building... :p I am just kidding... but I bet it's pretty obvious.

 

:o Good Point. :D I just don't want to end up in someone's yard or something. LOL

 

For Horseshoe, you can follow the crowd or again, on one side there is the ocean and all the beaches and on the other the center of the Island.

 

Oh ok, I didn't realize you could actually see the water from the street where you get off at the bus stop. That helps.

 

You can see the Ocean from about any place on the Island because it is so narrow...easy to navigate.

 

Bermudians are very very helpful, if you ask anyone on the Island you will get help.

 

Awesome. Thanks!

[mitsugirly]

Gibbs lighthouse was $2 if you wanted to climb it. I did this three years ago so I am not sure if that price is still right although I have done it two or three times and it has always cost $2 a person. Well worth the price for the view from the top.

 

 

I'm pretty sure I'm going to die of a heart attack the day I do this. I have completely lost my mind...but thanks for the info. :D

[flowers44]

I'm pretty sure I'm going to die of a heart attack the day I do this. I have completely lost my mind...but thanks for the info. :D

 

I notice earlier in the post that the price is up to $2.50 per person now. There are 185 steps to the top but there are landing between sections of steps that you can rest a while and catch your breath. Just take it slow. I wouldn't want anyone to die from a heart attack going up the lighthouse. LOL It is truly worth the effort when you get to the top.

[sebas030]

I'm pretty sure I'm going to die of a heart attack the day I do this. I have completely lost my mind...but thanks for the info. :D

 

Here are a few pics I took from the top of Gibbs Hill Lighthouse:

 

( quality not great...they were taken with my iphone )

 

 

A look straight down to our private tour van

 

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[sebas030]

and the rest :

 

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Check out the railings....my gf was afraid to fall...don't worry it's safe :D

 

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The ships far away.....

 

 

 

This should give you a good idea of the view from the top !

Edited January 5, 2015 by sebas030

[flowers44]

No one has mentioned the half sized door that you have to crawl out in order to get outside once you are at the top. When my DD and I went, she could not believe that her mother had made her climb the 185 steps to end up at a 4' tall door that she had to crawl out of to get out on the observation platform. But, once she got out the door, she was amazed at the view from the top. See, mom does know best. LOL

[mitsugirly]

I notice earlier in the post that the price is up to $2.50 per person now. There are 185 steps to the top but there are landing between sections of steps that you can rest a while and catch your breath. Just take it slow. I wouldn't want anyone to die from a heart attack going up the lighthouse. LOL It is truly worth the effort when you get to the top.

 

Is there anything at the landing? Well, other than just a landing? I mean can I pause...trying to catch my breath, but yet make it look like I'm really studying some material that's in front of me about the history of this lighthouse? :D

 

and the rest :

 

This should give you a good idea of the view from the top !

 

Thanks for the pictures. I appreciate it.

[sebas030]

Is there anything at the landing? Well, other than just a landing? I mean can I pause...trying to catch my breath, but yet make it look like I'm really studying some material that's in front of me about the history of this lighthouse? :D

 

 

 

Thanks for the pictures. I appreciate it.

 

 

Pre renovations in 2014, yes there were some types of memorabilia all the way up on the landings. The higher you get, the more small the landing area is...of course ;)

 

Both times I went it was not busy at all in the lighthouse ( the souvenir shop was pretty busy...but not the stairs...I guess some (most?) do not want to climb all the way up !?

 

Don't worry about looking exhausted...you WILL be exhausted ;)

 

On a sunny day, for me, it's a must do...the view is spectacular.

 

 

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[iheartbda]

Is there anything at the landing? Well, other than just a landing? I mean can I pause...trying to catch my breath, but yet make it look like I'm really studying some material that's in front of me about the history of this lighthouse? :D

 

 

 

Thanks for the pictures. I appreciate it.

There are some tiny windows you can look out....always good for looking like you're doing something.:D

[mitsugirly]

Pre renovations in 2014, yes there were some types of memorabilia all the way up on the landings. The higher you get, the more small the landing area is...of course ;)

 

Both times I went it was not busy at all in the lighthouse ( the souvenir shop was pretty busy...but not the stairs...I guess some (most?) do not want to climb all the way up !?

 

Don't worry about looking exhausted...you WILL be exhausted ;)

 

On a sunny day, for me, it's a must do...the view is spectacular.

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Cruise Critic Forums mobile app

 

Any idea how many steps at the St David lighthouse?

 

There are some tiny windows you can look out....always good for looking like you're doing something.:D

 

Me likey the way you think! :D

[iheartbda]

85 steps.

[mitsugirly]

85 steps.

 

 

<---Is liking the sound of St David more and more each day. :D

[iheartbda]

<---Is liking the sound of St David more and more each day. :D

IMO, the views don't compare but certainly....breathe hard.....an easier...... pant......walk..... wheeze......climb....sweat. :D Also easier to get to from Dockyard than going over to St. George but of course if you're already planning to go to St. George, then go there as well. I would certainly head over to Tobacco Bay for some good snorkeling so you can combine the two. St. George itself is very charming and lovely to walk around all the little alleys like Old Maid's Lane, Feather Bed Alley, Aunt Peggy's Lane, Needle and Thread Alley, etc.

 

This is one of my favorite lanes.

After I took the picture, I found a painting of the same lane. Do I have a good eye or what?:D

 

[JustinPlusLauren]

I loved going up to the top of St Davids Lighthouse! Amazing views from up there. I have some pics on my blog post about it, scroll part way thru to see :) http://justinpluslauren.com/hidden-gems-of-bermuda/

[mitsugirly]

IMO, the views don't compare but certainly....breathe hard.....an easier...... pant......walk..... wheeze......climb....sweat. :D Also easier to get to from Dockyard than going over to St. George but of course if you're already planning to go to St. George, then go there as well. I would certainly head over to Tobacco Bay for some good snorkeling so you can combine the two. St. George itself is very charming and lovely to walk around all the little alleys like Old Maid's Lane, Feather Bed Alley, Aunt Peggy's Lane, Needle and Thread Alley, etc.

 

This is one of my favorite lanes.

After I took the picture, I found a painting of the same lane. Do I have a good eye or what?:D

 

 

 

What a terrific find. That's really cool and yes, you do have a good eye for sure.

 

Tobacco Bay was on my "must do" list for sure...although with the weather, I'm not sure if there will be any snorkeling involved. Ugh. I really need to change my dates. :(

[mitsugirly]

I loved going up to the top of St Davids Lighthouse! Amazing views from up there. I have some pics on my blog post about it, scroll part way thru to see :) http://justinpluslauren.com/hidden-gems-of-bermuda/

 

 

That's weird...I came across you blog the other night when I was doing some research and loved it! Then here you are. :p

 

I REALLY loved this photo:

 

 

 

 

See the pictures that you took from up there of the very colorful pastel houses is what has me intrigued (compared to the boring houses from Gibbs Lighthouse)...this blog is what's making me what to go there.

 

 

 

Those are just some amazing pictures and that's for sharing them on your blog. :)

[mitsugirly]

I loved going up to the top of St Davids Lighthouse! Amazing views from up there. I have some pics on my blog post about it, scroll part way thru to see :) http://justinpluslauren.com/hidden-gems-of-bermuda/

 

 

BTW, do you mind sharing what you used for your travel blog?

[modelman]

Combined two of sebas030 Gibbs Light pics to create a panoramic..

 

[iheartbda]

Modelman, that's sooooo cool.:)

 

JustinplusLauren, thanks for the link to your travel blog. We've been to Bermuda umpteen times and always have managed to find something new to do. Tom Moore's jungle has been on my list but due to some new walking "issues" didn't think it would be possible. The Hidden Gems tour might just fit the bill.:)

 

Mitsugurly, one of our favorite things to do was snorkel at Tobacco Bay for awhile then head to Barry Toad and take it the whole way back to St. George. We would stop at Fort St. Catherine and maybe some refreshment at the bar, but alas, there is now nothing at St. Catherine's beach.:(

 

We would forge ahead and stop at the interesting old cemetery, say hello to the cows, stop at the glass beach (missed it the first time since it's such a non-descript little beach), then head to Gates Fort where the Town Cut is that cruise ships used to navigate to get into St. George. That's an experience that, sad to say, doesn't happen anymore. They would shoot off a canon as the ship entered and there would be lots of people waving who were standing on the rocks. Also, people in their yards would wave and you felt like you could almost touch the trees.

 

Continuing on our way, we once stopped and talked with a resident, (police detective), who actually was interested in swapping houses with us. We exchanged information but I never followed up on it.

 

This route brought us back into St. George from the opposite way we started out.....a complete circle.:)

 

BTW, do you have this map? I think it is one of the best.

http://www.bermudatourism.com/Downloadable_Map.pdf

[mitsugirly]

 

BTW, do you have this map? I think it is one of the best.

http://www.bermudatourism.com/Downloadable_Map.pdf

 

 

That link is not a good link.

 

 

404 - File or directory not found.

 

The resource you are looking for might have been removed, had its name changed, or is temporarily unavailable.

[iheartbda]

Saweeee, I'll look for a new link.:o

 

http://www.gotobermuda.com/uploadedFiles/GetHere/MapsAndBrochures/SubContent/HR%20Map_JUNE2013_web.pdf

[mitsugirly]

Saweeee, I'll look for a new link.:o

 

http://www.gotobermuda.com/uploadedFiles/GetHere/MapsAndBrochures/SubContent/HR%20Map_JUNE2013_web.pdf

 

Oh wow, that's pretty awesome. Nope, I haven't seen that one yet that I can remember. I just downloaded it. Thanks :)