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Lundy
Unspoilt island, home to a fascinating array of wildlife amidst dramatic scenery
Bristol Channel, Devon, EX39 2LY (Bookings office)
Assistance dogs only
Restaurant
Farm shop
Shop
Pub
Toilet
Transfer and drop-off point. Mobility scooter for hire. Accessible toilets at Bideford and Ilfracombe but not on the ship. Poor phone signal.
Accessible route and/or map
Seating available
Accessible toilet
Steps/uneven terrain
Powered mobility vehicle available
By road
Parking: Bideford, Ilfracombe (pay and display)
On foot
Depart by ferry from Ilfracombe or Bideford depending on sailings and tides.
By train
Nearest station Barnstaple: 8 miles to Bideford, 12 miles to Ilfracombe
By bus
Regular services from Barnstaple to Ilfracombe and Bideford.
By ferry
Sea passages from Bideford or Ilfracombe according to tides up to four days a week, end of March to end October.
Helicopter
The only way to travel to Lundy in the winter is by helicopter. Get the details on how to visit Lundy by helicopter including times and prices
Highlights
Island
Just off the coast of Devon, surrounded by the clear waters of the Atlantic, Lundy Island is a world apart. A haven for divers, climbers and birdwatchers.
Coast
Designated the first Marine Conservation Area, Lundy offers opportunities for diving and seal watching.
Marisco Tavern (not National Trust)
Traditional pub serving informal lunches and evening meals.
Things to see and do
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Things to do on Lundy Island
Explore an unspoilt island, home to a wide array of wildlife amidst dramatic scenery. Stroll through the village, explore a historic landscape and discover a disused lighthouse.
Top trails
Trail
Lundy Island wildlife walk
Take a boat trip to enjoy a circular island ramble around this car-free granite outcrop in the Bristol Channel, with wildlife including grey seals, rare puffins and sika deer.
About Lundy
Undisturbed by cars, the island encompasses a small village with an inn, Victorian church and the 13th-century Marisco Castle.
There's also a disused lighthouse to discover. Called the Old Light, it offers superb views over the northern part of the island.
For nature-lovers there are the variety of seabirds, wildlife, flora and fauna. Designated the first Marine Conservation Area, Lundy offers opportunities for diving and seal watching.
Lundy is financed, administered and maintained by the Landmark Trust. Please visit the Lundy Island website to find out more about the island including how to get there, things to see and do, and places to stay.
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