There are such a fantastic range of places to visit and explore in North Devon. A day out at Lundy Island is simply one of the best and comes highly recommended. Especially if you're looking for a soul-reviving retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
The tranquil landscape is situated in the Bristol Channel and offers 3 miles of unspoilt coastal scenery and wildlife. There are convenient ferry links via Ilfracombe which are easy to access from our North Devon holiday cottages, near Woolacombe.
Here are just some of the reasons to visit Lundy Island on your North Devon adventure...
If you like visiting places in the UK with a rich and varied past, you'll love discovering more about Lundy's fascinating history. The island is full of tales of changing ownership that date back an estimated 3000 years.
For a long period the island was thought to be used as a base for pirates before its modern history phase which started in 1834. Following this significant date, the changing hands marked the beginning of how we know Lundy today with beach road, church and interesting buildings.
The name Lundy (meaning Puffin) was thought to be attributed to the island by Vikings in the 9th century AD. Lundy Island is now owned by the National Trust and lovingly maintained by the Landmark Trust.
Things to do on Lundy Island
It's not just walks that provide things to do on the island. There's also opportunities for diving, rock climbing and fishing. The friendly and knowledgeable wardens lead events such as rockpool guides, snorkel safaris and talks.
There are a number of listed buildings and ancient monuments dotted around the island to visit. These unusual landmarks include a 13th century castle, a magnificent villa that dates back to Georgian times and the old lighthouse. There is also one pub on the island, the Marisco Tavern which serves as both a pub and restaurant.
A typical day visit provides 4 to 6 hours of quality time to explore the island. From Willingcott it takes around 10 minutes to drive to Ilfracombe.
Visit the The Landmark Trust website for more information.
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