"A remote and unspoilt piece of paradise" Top 5 Page for this destination Lundy Island by grets

Lundy Island Travel Guide: 79 reviews and 234 photos

Lundy Island

Lundy is a small island some 10 miles off the North Devon Coast, and it has a long and interesting history.

We visited on a beautiful sunny summer's day and found the island to be absolutely charming.

On a wet and windy winter's day the picture would look much more bleak I am sure.

Size

Lundy is four miles long and half a mile wide at its wides. She rises 400 metres up from the sea.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Great walks, remote and desolate
Cons:A very steep walk up from the sea
In a nutshell:A great place to get away from it all

Last visit to Lundy Island: Jun 2005
Intro Updated Jun 20, 2005
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Reviews (29)

Walking Sports & Outdoors (3)

One of the easiest and most enjoyable activities to partake in on Lundy Island is to go walking. Wear a pair of... more travel advice

Air field Favorites (3)

In the 1930s the Airfield north of the lighthouse was in frequent use. During WWII, trenches were dug across it to stop... more travel advice

Stamps Local Customs (3)

One of the most interesting things about Lundy is its stamps. When the first Post Office was opened on Lundy in 1887,... more travel advice

Puffin Tourist Traps (1)

Lundy is fames for its colonies of puffins, and the best time to see them is during the breeding season from May to... more travel advice

Restaurants (1)
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Things to Do (9)
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What to Pack (1)
Not much is available on the island
Transportation (3)
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Comments (14)

fabrice May 17, 2011 at 12:30 AM Report Abuse

wonderful place to relax
cdapples Feb 11, 2007 at 9:13 AM Report Abuse

I owned a Lundy Island pony. They swim them from the island to the boat to bring them to the mainland. We used to say you could tell the weather by looking at the island "Lundy high, sign of dry"
rexvaughan Nov 22, 2005 at 6:25 AM Report Abuse

What a lovely spot and great tips, Grets. Thanks and I hope you have a wonderful birthday.
travelinxs Nov 5, 2005 at 6:56 AM Report Abuse

I came to check out your Sudan page and see youve been to the island where I once lived. Small world! Greetings from Egypt. Chris
cazz38 Oct 4, 2005 at 9:17 AM Report Abuse

What a lovely place to visit Grets,its quite near to me but i have never been.After reading your page and seeing your wonderful pictures i will have to find the time.
littlesam1 Jul 13, 2005 at 6:57 AM Report Abuse

I really enjoyed this page Grete. I followed the link from your home page. The photography is wonderful.
Nemorino Jul 4, 2005 at 9:34 AM Report Abuse

Sounds like an invigorating place. An island with grey seals, black rabbits, virtual puffins, its own species of cabbage, and "not short of manure". An interesting new page!
tini58de Jul 3, 2005 at 3:18 AM Report Abuse

What a wonderful place to visit, Grete. I love the stamp story!! If you are into bird watching, you should go to Fair Isle, they don't have puffin stamps, they have REAL puffins there!!! ;-) Have a great sunday!
Bwana_Brown Jun 29, 2005 at 5:56 PM Report Abuse

Grete, a thoroughly enjoyable page! I did not even know that this speck of land existed until now! As you say, it looks like a place that deserves some time to savour. Lots of excellent photos and informative tips - thank you for sharing!!
kyoub Jun 28, 2005 at 1:09 PM Report Abuse

What a lovely island,Grete. I would for sure spend the night next time and get the transport up and down the hill.