• Things to do
    • Attractions
      • Beaches
      • Adventure, Theme & Waterparks
      • Animals & Aquariums
      • Museums, History & Heritage
      • Arts & Culture
      • Parks & Gardens
    • Activities
      • Walking
      • Cycling
      • Surfing & Watersports
      • Horse Riding
      • Golf
      • Fishing
      • Health & Fitness
      • Shooting
      • Coastal Walks in North Devon
    • Shopping
      • Shopping in North Devon
  • Accommodation
    • Hotels
    • Bed & Breakfasts
    • Self Catering & Cottages
    • Camping & Caravans
    • Holiday Parks
    • Farm Holidays
    • Glamping
  • What's On
    • Arts & Crafts
    • Children’s
    • Food & Drink Events
    • Gardens & Nature
    • Music
    • Theatre
    • Tell Us About Your Event
  • Food & Drink
    • North Devon Food Trail
    • Restaurants
    • Cafes & Tea Rooms
    • Pubs & Bars
    • Street Food & Takeaways
    • Deli’s and Farmers Markets
    • Fish & Chips
  • Explore
    • Biosphere
    • AONB
    • Exmoor
      • Wild Camping on Exmoor
      • Wildlife on Exmoor
    • Beaches
    • North Devon Film Locations
    • Villages & Towns
      • Appledore
      • Barnstaple
      • Bideford
      • Braunton and Saunton
      • Clovelly
      • Combe Martin
      • Croyde
      • Great Torrington
      • Hartland Peninsula
      • Holsworthy
      • Ilfracombe
      • Instow
      • Lundy Island
      • Lynton, Lynmouth & The Valley of the Rocks
      • Minehead & Porlock Weir
      • Northam Burrows
      • South Molton
      • Westward Ho!
      • Woolacombe
    • Family Discoveries
    • Tarka Trail
  • Discover North Devon
    • Dog Friendly North Devon
    • History & Heritage
    • Free Days Out
    • Weddings
    • Rainy Days
    • Outdoor Adventures
    • Family Holidays
    • Romantic Breaks
    • Conferences & Functions
    • Nature in North Devon
      • Dark Skies at Exmoor
      • Nature trails in North Devon
      • Puffins in North Devon
    • Devon Cream Teas
    • Itineraries
      • North Devon WW2 & Natural History Tour
      • North Devon Second World War Itinerary
      • North Devon Mayflower Celebration Itinerary
      • Bideford History & Tour Itinerary
      • Lynton & Lynmouth Victorian Heritage Itinerary
      • Lynton & Lynmouth Rocks & Rivers Walking Itinerary
    • Literature in North Devon
    • Pirates in North Devon
    • Nighttime Adventures in North Devon
    • Stag and Hen Weekends
  • Plan Your Visit
    • How to get here
    • Getting Around North Devon & Exmoor
    • Advertise With Us
    • Interactive Map
    • TICs
    • Enewsletter Sign-up
    • Contact Us
  • News
  • Special Offers
  • COVID-19
    • Good to Go Accommodation
    • Good to Go Things to Do
    • Eat Out to Help Out North Devon
Menu
  • Explore

    Explore North Devon

  • Stay

    Stay

  • Experience

  • What's On

    What's On in North Devon

Site Search

Welcome to the Itinerary Planner. Use this tool to build your own journey or choose from an exciting range of specially selected tours.

To build your own Itinerary, click Add to Excursion to add an item to your Itinerary basket.

List All My Saved Itineraries

  • Logo
  • Print Logo

You are here > Explore > Villages & Towns > Lundy Island

Lundy Island visit north devon
Seasons

Dining at The Park

Enjoy mouth-watering fine dining in Barnstaple, awarded four stars, the team are very proud to…

The Imperial Hotel

Weddings at The Imperial Hotel

The Imperial Hotel in Barnstaple is the ultimate dream wedding venue. With the picturesque…

The Milky Way Adventure Park

The Milky Way Adventure Park

See full Covid-19 procedure. https://www.themilkyway.co.uk/covid19-update You'll find…

Ruda Holiday Park - Parkdean Resorts

Our commitment to your safety and financial peace of mind: - Contact free check-in - Social…

The Red Lion

A lovely AA 4 star inn, built in the 18th century.  It lies astride the 14th century quay with…

Dining at Saunton Sands Hotel

The Dining Room The Dining Room at Saunton with its AA-rosette status and enviable views of…

Braddicks Holiday Centre

Braddicks Holiday Centre is an award-winning, self-catering Holiday Park in Westward Ho!, North…

Weddings at Saunton Sands Hotel

You want your big day to be the most glamorous, romantic day of your life, right? You want…

The Royal & Fortescue Hotel

Once an ancient coaching inn, this sophisticated, luxury hotel retains its historic charm whilst…

Beach Cove Coastal Retreat

Quirky beach huts, private hot tubs and stunning coastal views await you at a resort which has well…

Seasons Brasserie, Park Hotel

Choose between fine dining in their Seasons Brasserie restaurant, more relaxed dining in their…

Croyde Bay Holiday Resort

Croyde Bay Resort is nestled behind the sand dunes of the world class Croyde Beach and just minutes…

Royal & Fortescue Coffee House

Set right by the lounges of the Royal & Fortescue Hotel, their Coffee House is a delightful place…

Marsdens Devon Cottages

Marsdens Devon Cottages is one of over 30 truly-local brands bough together by Original Cottages -…

Skern Lodge

Skern Lodge has been using the outdoors for adventure activities since 1976. We are committed to…

Conferences at The Imperial Hotel

The Imperial Hotel in Barnstaple is great for business meetings or conferences. With its…

Bideford Bay - Parkdean Resorts

Our commitment to your safety and financial peace of mind: - Contact free check-in - Social…

Conferences at The Park Hotel

The Park is an inspired choice for business meetings and conferences, it is the top conference…

PrevPrev
  • 1Dining at The Park
  • 2Weddings at The Imperial Hotel
  • 3The Milky Way Adventure Park
  • 4Ruda Holiday Park - Parkdean Resorts
  • 5The Red Lion
  • 6Dining at Saunton Sands Hotel
  • 7Braddicks Holiday Centre
  • 8Weddings at Saunton Sands Hotel
  • 9The Royal & Fortescue Hotel
  • 10Beach Cove Coastal Retreat
  • 11Seasons Brasserie, Park Hotel
  • 12Croyde Bay Holiday Resort
  • 13Royal & Fortescue Coffee House
  • 14Marsdens Devon Cottages
  • 15Skern Lodge
  • 16Conferences at The Imperial Hotel
  • 17Bideford Bay - Parkdean Resorts
  • 18Conferences at The Park Hotel
NextNext

Lundy Island

Get away from it all with a trip to spectacular Lundy Island.

Lying 12 miles off the coast of North Devon, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Bristol Channel, this peaceful, unspoilt granite outcrop stands just three miles long and half a mile wide. With a starkly contrasting landscape, asserting high rugged cliffs on the west and a sheltered grassy coastline to the east, the Island creates a rich diversity of animal and plant life loved by walkers, climbers and wildlife enthusiasts alike. As the UK’s first Marine Conservation Zone, the waters also play host to a spectacular array of marine wildlife, which can be enjoyed from above or below the waves.

Getting to Lundy Island


You can access Lundy Island either by boat or by helicopter.
Ferries leave from Bideford or Ilfracombe, with the MS Oldenberg being the popular choice as it offers a range of fares, including singles, day returns and period returns, as well as discounts for families and concessions. The ticket price includes the Lundy landing fee (which is free to National Trust members) and a luggage transport fee. For full fares click here.

The MS Oldenberg usually takes less than two hours with the option to retun to different ports. Transfers can also be arranged by the company when booking your travel. Luggage allowance is 20kg per person
In the winter, Lundy Island can be reached by helicopter. Board at Hartland Point for exhilarating aerial views of the North Devon Coast.

There are a number of charter companies which provide a service for divers wanting to explore the area around Lundy.

If you’re a keen sailor, you are more than welcome to sail across to Lundy Island yourself, there is a £5 per head charge to dock on the island. There is one visitor mooring at the bay, so please contact a member of the island staff before arrival.

Staying on Lundy Island


While Lundy makes a great day trip, it is also a wonderful place to spend a few days resting. The Landmark Trust who look after the island have 23 self-catering properties that are available to rent, as well as there being camping opportunities.
Lundy Island is home to a pub, a church, a working farm, three lighthouses, shops and amazing unspoiled nature. The accommodation available have been adapted from the original use, so guests have the opportunity to stay in everything from a Georgian villa to a 13th century castle, to a lighthouse and more.

The Island boasts its own village store and infamous Marisco Tavern for supplies, and also offers a number of warden-led activities including guided walks, rockpool rambles and snorkel tours.

Things to do on Lundy Island

Lundy Island has a diverse range of wildlife including a colony of puffins and other

marine life. As such it is a popular spot for divers and rock climbing.

Diving
Lundy is England’s only statutory Marine Nature Reserve and as such, diving numbers are strictly controlled, anyone wanting to explore the waters around the island will need to book onto the diving expeditions and use of the diving facilities.

Rock Climbing
You’ll find some of the UK’s best sea cliff climbing opportunities on Lundy, however, because of the importance of conservation, the climbing season is restricted during nesting seasons. Please contact the team on the island for climbing dates before booking accommodation or space.

Birdwatching
Lundy Island is famous for its bird population, in fact the name Lundy is Norse for Puffin Island, so named because of the puffins that call the island home. Lundy has the largest single island seabird colony in the south of England. Naturally, this makes it is a haven for bird watchers as at various times of the year you’ll find both resident and migrant birds on and around the island. Thousands of bird species pass through the island during the spring and autumn months and spring is a popular time for visitors because of breeding season, during which time you’ll find up to 35 different species nesting on the island.

Fishing
Fishing is allowed on Lundy Island however it is the UK’s first No Take Zone, this means that angling is permitted on the condition that only sustainable catch is taken. This limits anglers to taking adults over the minimum size and just enough for you to enjoy. The island is part of a conservation zone, so please check restrictions before visiting.

So, whether you want to spend time exploring the Island’s history, taking in the local wildlife or trying to complete the Lundy Letterbox challenge, you can see why so many people return here time and again.

To make bookings for travel to the island, accommodation or for diving, climbing or other warden led trips, you can contact the island team on 01271 863636 or info@lundyisland.co.uk

Number of results:

No results found.

Search Accommodation

Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Within miles
Name / Keyword:

Search Things to Do

Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Within miles
Name / Keyword:

Search What's On

Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Within miles
Name / Keyword:
Dates

Search Food & Drink

Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Within miles
Name / Keyword:

Search Shopping

Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Within miles
Name / Keyword:

Search Accommodation

Search Things to Do

Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Within miles
Name / Keyword:

Search What's On

Search Food & Drink

Search Shopping

Loading..Loading..Loading..Loading..Loading..Loading..Loading..Loading..Loading..Loading..

Further pages in this section

Loading..Loading..Loading..

Contact Us

Contact Us

Request a Guide

Request a Guide

E-newsletter

E-newsletter

Travel Info

Travel Info

  • Email Page
  • Print Page
  • Visit Devon
  • Visit North Devon
  • Sidmouth
Things to do
Attractions
Activities
Shopping
Accommodation
Hotels
Bed & Breakfasts
Self Catering & Cottages
Camping & Caravans
Holiday Parks
Farm Holidays
Glamping
What's On
Arts & Crafts
Children’s
Food & Drink Events
Gardens & Nature
Music
Theatre
Tell Us About Your Event
Food & Drink
North Devon Food Trail
Restaurants
Cafes & Tea Rooms
Pubs & Bars
Street Food & Takeaways
Deli’s and Farmers Markets
Fish & Chips
Explore
Biosphere
AONB
Exmoor
Beaches
North Devon Film Locations
Villages & Towns
Tarka Trail
Discover North Devon
Free Days Out
Weddings
Rainy Days
Outdoor Adventures
Family Holidays
Romantic Breaks
Conferences & Functions
Devon Cream Teas
Itineraries
Plan Your Visit
How to get here
Getting Around North Devon & Exmoor
TICs
Enewsletter Sign-up
Contact Us
News
Special Offers
Accommodation Offers
Activities & Attractions Offers
Food & Drink Offers
Seasonal Offers

© Visit Devon Community Interest Company

  • Enewsletter Sign-up
  • Site Map
  • Advertise With Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions

Ratings & Reviews

Powered By