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Choosing In-Lite Path and Bollard Lights: Height, Beam and Position

Make the route clear and the borders welcoming

Path and bollard lights help you follow a route while bringing nearby planting into the scene. Choose the height to suit the finished garden: a low light can sit neatly beside a path, while a taller stem helps keep the light above surrounding foliage. You do not need to light every metre equally.

Choose the effect and the complete fitting

SWAY and MINI SWAY suit a softer effect among planting, with different stem heights available. The ACE, EVO, LIV and DISC families provide other shapes and light distributions. Use the range filter to keep a coordinated look, then compare height, direction and colour temperature.

With a modular fitting, make sure you are buying the light head and its matching tube or base, not a spare part on its own. Start in complete light fittings if you prefer an assembled combination, or use accessories and replacement parts for the exact extra component you need.

Remember the power and cable

These low voltage garden lights need a suitable HUB or SMART HUB transformer and In lite system cable and connections. Add the VA load of every fitting on the circuit and check what connectors and mounting parts are included. If you already own a HUB, check its model and remaining capacity rather than assuming another light can always be added.

Try the positions after dark before deciding the final spacing. For light that sits within paving instead of above it, see recessed lights; for the trees behind the path, add suitable spotlights. Freestanding does not always mean battery powered, so check the supply on any VOQUE model.

View our frequently asked questions below the products.

Check whether the head and tube are included

A separate SWAY head is not a complete planting light. Select the complete configuration unless you are replacing a part or building a particular assembly. Complete fittings already contain the items listed in their selected option. Rechargeable table lamps are separate products and do not connect to the HUB cable.

In-Lite Path & Bollard Lighting Guide

Plan for people, planting and maintenance

A light beside a path will be seen by people, brushed by plants and passed by mowers, barrows or vehicles. Choose a position that lights the route but remains protected and serviceable. Where planting will grow around the fitting, allow space for cleaning and future aiming.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best In-Lite light for a garden path?

The best choice depends on path width, adjacent planting and how visible you want the fitting to be. Compare low NAIL-style pools, upright ACE, EVO or LIV forms, and flexible SWAY planting lights.

How far apart should path lights be?

There is no fixed spacing. Test the intended fitting and mounting height against the actual surface and aim for readable transitions rather than a continuous strip of equal brightness.

Should path lights go on both sides?

They do not need to form two matching rows. Test a single-sided or staggered layout and choose positions that reveal the route without uncomfortable glare. A wide path or formal entrance may need a different arrangement.

What is the difference between a path light and a bollard light?

The terms overlap. Bollard normally describes an upright visible fitting; path light describes the job. Low mushroom and flexible planting fittings can guide a path without looking like conventional bollards.

Are low lights bright enough for steps?

They can be, if positioned to reveal the tread and change in level. For built steps, a recessed or wall-mounted light may provide better control than a freestanding fitting.

What is SWAY lighting?

SWAY uses a flexible stem and modular light head to create a soft presence in planting. Different tube heights and compatible components allow the arrangement to suit the border.

What is NAIL LOW best for?

Its low mushroom form suits subtle pools of light beside paths, among planting and around terraces where a tall bollard would be visually intrusive.

Can path lights be used beside a driveway?

Yes, but position them beyond vehicle overrun and snow, mower or maintenance routes. Lighting products should not be treated as physical wheel stops.

How do I reduce glare from a bollard?

Choose a shielded or downward-distributing effect, keep the source below normal eye lines where practical and use model-specific accessories such as WINK or LENS DIFFUSE when suitable.

Will plants block path lights?

They can. Plan from mature plant height and spread, and keep foliage from growing directly over the source. A riser, taller bollard or different location may be preferable.

Can I mix different path-light families?

Yes, but repeat finishes, shapes or colour temperatures deliberately so the scheme feels related. Too many unrelated fitting styles can make a small garden look busy.

Should path lights stay on all night?

Usually not. A schedule or motion-responsive access layer can provide useful light without unnecessary all-night operation. Decorative zones can switch off earlier.

Are path lights connected to the same cable as spotlights?

Compatible 12V fittings can share a planned In-Lite circuit, provided the cable layout and transformer VA capacity are correct.

What colour temperature suits path lighting?

Warm white usually gives a comfortable effect around planting, brick and timber. Match nearby wall or recessed lights unless a deliberate contrast is part of the design.

Should I install the cable before the plants?

Coordinate both. The cable should be protected and recorded, while fitting positions should allow for rootballs and mature growth. Avoid routing it where routine digging is likely.

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