The Candlestick is the name given to the old chimney of Wellington Pit. It was built in 1850 as a ventilation shaft. The structure towers above Whitehaven harbour and visitors can walk around it on all sides.

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 90 m

Weather

Today

Thursday 30 October

12°C

11°C

70 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See hikes here

Take Me There

Location: Whitehaven, Copeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Whitehaven Harbour

Waggon Way Coastal Path

St Bees Beach

Dent West Top (346m)

Ennerdale Water

Grike Summit Cairn

Crucifix and Stone Seat Viewpoint

Blake Fell Summit

Wagon Way Coastal Path Between Whitehaven and Parton

Workington Cycle Path

View of the Lake District Fells

View Along the Coast

The Candlestick Chimney, Whitehaven

1. King Pit Memorial – Whitehaven Harbour loop from Kells

2. Whitehaven Harbour – King Pit Memorial loop from Whitehaven

3. Duke Pit Fan House – Whitehaven Harbour loop from Corkickle

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️