Lundy Island (Puffin Island)
Lundy Island, also known as Puffin Island, is a windswept granite islet 11mi/18km off Hartland Point and can be reached by boat from Bideford, Ilfracombe and Barnstaple. There is also a helicopter connection. The island is 3.5mi/6km long and 0.5mi/1km wide and has cliffs towering out of the sea to a height of 500ft/152m. It was formerly owned by M. C. Harman, who founded a society here to investigate the rare flora and fauna on the island.
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In 1929 he also gave the island its own currency and stamps, the latter being still valid even today. Large areas of the island, which today belongs to the National Trust, have been set aside as bird reserves. There is evidence of the island's history in the ruins of Marisco Castle, a pirates' stronghold, and Millcombe House (1836).
Ornithologists will be most interested in visiting Lundy Island during breeding season (April-June).
Ornithologists will be most interested in visiting Lundy Island during breeding season (April-June).
Sea passages all year from Bideford.
Disabled visitors should phone in advance to make disembarking arrangements.
Entry price included in fare for passengers on MS Oldenburg.
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
On-site accomodations
Restaurant or food service
On-site accomodations
Restaurant or food service
