The UK’s oldest brick-built lighthouse

Abseil Events

The Friends of Leasowe Lighthouse will be holding 3 abseil events in 2024 at Leasowe Lighthouse. These will take place on:

Saturday 13th April 2024 (cancelled)

Saturday 15th June 2024

Saturday 14th September 2024

There are 50 places available at each abseiling event, with an opportunity to experience the spectacular view from the lamp room at the top of the lighthouse followed by the abseil from the balcony.

The physical abseiling is managed by Abseil UK who provide an experienced instructor and team to manage the abseiling and ensure the safety of all participants.

Abseil UK


Please see our Gallery for more photographs from abseil events.

For more information please download the abseil information sheet and the application form from the links below:

Abseil Information 2024

Abseil application form 2024  


On the day

 

You will be kitted out by an experienced instructor on the ground floor

 

When you are ready, you will be escorted to the top of the lighthouse by one of the lighthouse volunteers

 

At your own pace you will abseil down

 

Friends and family can cheer you on from the bottom of the lighthouse

 

The lighthouse café will be open for the sale of hot and cold drinks and snacks.  Tours of the lighthouse are not available on abseil days.