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Lundy is just 3/4 mile long by 1/4 mile wide and situated, sometimes out of sight of land, in the middle of the Bristol Channel. Lundy is derived from the Norse 'Lund-ey' which means 'puffin isle', and it is the puffin that appears on the famous Lundy stamps.

The MS Oldenburg sails from Bideford to the island all year round, and from Ilfracombe in the summer.

Lundy's isolation make it feel like a world apart, but this isolation has no doubt benefitted the plant and animal life on the island. Fulmars, Kittiwakes, peregrines and Manx shearwaters breed on the island. Lundy ponies, rabbits and shrews (unique species to Lundy) inhabit the island. In the waters around the island Atlantic seal breed.

Despite its compact size Lundy has a rich variety of landscape and vegetation, with rugged cliffs to the west, open moorland to the north where the lighthouse is situated, woods, bracken covered areas, coombes with rhododendrons and hydrangeas.

The small village has an inn, cottages, Victorian church and nearby are the ruins of Marisco Castle, dating from the 13th century. Refereshments are available at the Marisco Tavern.

Disembarking arrangements for disabled visitors should be made in advance by telephoning.

Lundy has limited facilities for camping and a small number of holiday cottages are available. Contact The Landmark Trust for more information: 01628 825925.

The Landmark Trust finance and manage the island.

Attractions near Lundy Island include Bude, Milky Way Adventure Park at Bideford.