It was also a great perspective on how densely populated Bermuda is, with trademark white roofed houses dotted absolutely everywhere across the islands. It was a beautifully clear day when we visited, so we could see much of Bermuda, from the Royal Naval Dockyard to Hamilton, and as far as the eye could see across the shimmering Atlantic Ocean. It’s a long way up to the top of Gibbs Hill Lighthouse… …and it’s a long way down.
But information boards on several floors along the way give you a chance to take a break or two as you ascend. The downside to such great views is the climb up to the top of the lighthouse, with 185 steps to take before you reach the top. You can see much of Bermuda from the top of Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, including all the way to the Royal Naval Dockyard. There are some stunning views from the top of Gibbs Hill Lighthouse. As a lighthouse sitting on top of a hill, it is naturally one of the highest points in Bermuda, and at only $2.50 per person to enter, it’s a bargain for the stunning views it offers. One of the very first places we visited in Bermuda was Gibbs Hill Lighthouse. The Railway Trail follows the path of the former railway that ran from Somerset in the west, to Hamilton, Bermuda’s capital.Īs a walking and cycling trail that runs along much of Bermuda’s length, it provides access to some great sights along the way. There are some beautiful sights along the Bermuda Railway Trail, including this view of Ely’s Harbour. The trail follows the path of the former Bermuda Railway, which ran for 22 miles from Hamilton to Somerset between 1931-48. We spent most of our time in Bermuda staying in Somerset Village, and only steps away from the Railway Trail.
#Down in bermuda lighthouse full#
This didn’t stop it being a full 40°c warmer than Toronto in late December though, so we were quite pleased with our choice! But only three of those are in the Caribbean, the odd one out being Bermuda, which sits out all by itself in the middle of the Atlantic. There are a lot of tropical sounding islands – Bahamas, Barbados, Barbuda and Bermuda. For both me and Emma, the Christmas holidays brings a closed office, and so not wanting to spend 12 days in Toronto’s winter, we jetted off to somewhere far warmer, Bermuda.
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