Climb a lighthouse
Step inside a lighthouse and follow the stairs upwards towards the lantern room or viewing level. Some climbs are short and straightforward; others involve hundreds of narrow steps, tight spiral staircases and steep final ladders before you reach the top. The reward is usually a wide view across the coastline, harbour or surrounding landscape from a building designed to stand above everything around it. Lighthouses vary enormously in age, design and accessibility. Historic towers may have stone staircases and cramped interiors, while later structures often use iron spiral stairs wrapped around the central tower. Many working or preserved lighthouses open to visitors, but access to the actual lantern may be restricted and some towers only operate guided visits. Find a lighthouse that specifically allows visitors to climb the tower and check its opening arrangements before travelling. Wear sensible footwear, be prepared for enclosed stairways and allow other visitors space on narrow sections. Add this to your list and make it all the way from the base to the highest public point.