Ushant Island

(Local Name: Ouessant Island) The island of Ouessant (in English traditionally Ushant), 7km/4-1/2mi long by 4km/2-1/2mi across, lies northwest of Brest, surrounded by treacherous cliffs, dangerous currents and a ring of lighthouses. The Phare de Créac'h on the rugged northwest coast is a lighthouse which is passed by about 30,000 ships every year, marks the entrance to the English Channel. There are ferries to the island from Brest and Le Conquet.