Islands | Lundy Island

Lundy Island, Lundy Shore Office, The Quay, Bideford, Devon.

General information - 01271 863 636

Clovelly Charters (Seals and snorkelling) - 01237 431405,
or 07774 190359 (April-October).

Between April and October the Island Warden takes visitors on special wildlife walks and snorkelling safaris to show off all that Lundy has to offer. All events are free of charge (with the exception of the Snorkelling Safaris which cost £5 for equipment hire).

Puffins - the best chance of seeing them is from St Phillips Stone or on a guided walk. May-August is the best time.

Snorkelling with Seals - contact Clovelly Charters

Marine life - Basking Sharks around the coast.

Lundy Island is situated off the coast of Bideford in Devon, 11 miles north of Hartland Point in the Bristol Channel.

The island is only accessible by boat. Timetables are available on the Lundy Island website and tickets can be purchased in advance at http://www.crowng.com/lundy/ or can be bought on the day of your visit.

Prices range from £29 for an adult day return to £67 for a family ticket with discounts available for concessions (OAPs, students, children) as well as school groups and National Trust members.

Visitors staying on Lundy Island during the winter can charter a helicopter from Hartland Point, which operates on Mondays and Fridays.

Car parking: Pay and display parking available at Bideford or Ilfracombe for ferry access only.

Open April - October (dependent on access by boat) but winter breaks are available between November and March.