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Major city · United Kingdom

Lundy

Go for 2 nights, not a day return: the day boat gives you about 4 hours ashore, and the island's quiet is the point.

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Lundy is a 5 km granite island in the Bristol Channel, 20 km off North Devon, owned by the National Trust and run by the Landmark Trust. About 28 people live here. There are no cars, no TVs and one pub. Access is by the MS Oldenburg from late March to late October, or by helicopter from Hartland Point in winter. Most visitors come for walking, seabirds and the cliffs; two nights lets you see the whole island without rushing the boat.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Weather
see forecast
Currency
GBP
Best months
Apr–Jul for puffins and nesting seabirds; May–Sep for the best chance of calm crossings
avoid Nov–Mar (few sailings, helicopter only, storms); gale days any month can cancel the boat
Airports
EXT · BRS
Nights
2
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
  • United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
  • United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
  • United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Lundy999 ▾
  • Emergency (police, fire, ambulance, coastguard)999112
  • NHS non-urgent111
  • Police non-urgent101

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Lundy, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • BeerBeer or wine in the Marisco TavernThe island's only barmainland pub prices
  • Budget bedCampsite pitch (summer only), a night, per person£8 (≈ US$11)
  • Mid-range bedSmall Landmark Trust cottage, a night, per room£110 (≈ US$150)
  • High-end bedSmall Landmark Trust cottage, a night, per room£160 (≈ US$250)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget £45 (≈ US$60) · Mid £80 (≈ US$110) · High £130 (≈ US$180)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Puffins and seabird coloniesGranite cliffs and the Earthquake chasmOld Light and two working lighthousesMarisco Castle and St Helen's ChurchNo cars, no roads, no TV
Airports
EXT Exeter (Nearest useful airport; about 1 h 30 min by road to Ilfracombe or Bideford) · BRS Bristol (About 2 h 30 min by road to Ilfracombe)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    8°C (47°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    7°C (45°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    9°C (47°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    10°C (50°F)

  5. May

    Best

    13°C (55°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    15°C (60°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    16°C (61°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    14°C (56°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    11°C (52°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

Best: Apr–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Aug (18°C (64°F)), coolest Feb (5°C (41°F) low), wettest Jan (18 rain days), driest May (12). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Lundy: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

8°C (47°F)

6°C (43°F)

18 rd

Feb

7°C (45°F)

5°C (41°F)

15 rd

Mar

9°C (47°F)

6°C (43°F)

15 rd

Apr

10°C (50°F)

7°C (45°F)

13 rd

May

13°C (55°F)

9°C (48°F)

12 rd

Jun

15°C (60°F)

13°C (55°F)

12 rd

Jul

17°C (63°F)

14°C (58°F)

13 rd

Aug

18°C (64°F)

15°C (58°F)

14 rd

Sep

16°C (61°F)

13°C (56°F)

14 rd

Oct

14°C (56°F)

11°C (52°F)

17 rd

Nov

11°C (52°F)

9°C (48°F)

18 rd

Dec

9°C (48°F)

7°C (45°F)

18 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

On foot only. No vehicles are allowed except the farmer's and the Landmark Trust's. The island is about 5 km long and 0.8 km wide; a full circuit takes a few hours with stops. Bring water, sun cream and proper boots — the paths are rough and the cliffs are unfenced.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Ilfracombe

go

Door to door: About 2 h 30 min

MS Oldenburg from Lundy landing beach, about 2 h

The mainland port for the boat; harbour, Tunnels Beaches and a base before or after your crossing.

Bideford

go

Door to door: About 2 h 30 min

MS Oldenburg from Lundy landing beach, about 2 h

The other mainland port; some sailings return here instead of Ilfracombe, so check your ticket.

Clovelly

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Road from Bideford or Ilfracombe, about 30–50 min

Steep cobbled village on the coast; pair it with a night before your sailing.

Woolacombe

go

Door to door: About 40 min

Road from Ilfracombe, about 25 min

Long sandy beach; a good mainland base if the boat is cancelled.

Lynton and Lynmouth

go

Door to door: About 1 h 15 min

Road from Ilfracombe, about 1 h

Cliff railway and valley walks; worth a night on the way to or from the island.

Westward Ho!

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Road from Bideford, about 20 min

Big beach and pebble ridge; easy add-on from Bideford.

Barnstaple

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Road from Bideford, about 20 min

North Devon's main town and bus hub; useful for onward rail links.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Landmark Trust cottages and houses

23 self-catering properties in restored island buildings; the only beds on Lundy. Book months ahead for summer.

Lundy campsite

Space for about 40 people, open summer only while the MS Oldenburg runs; the cheapest way to stay.

Marisco Tavern area

The pub, shop and most cottages cluster mid-island, a short walk from the landing beach.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
£35–60 (≈ US$50–80) excl. bed (camping, self-catering, one pub meal)
Mid
£60–100 (≈ US$80–140) excl. bed (cottage share, pub meals, a few drinks)
High
£100 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed (larger cottage, eating in the tavern daily)

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Small Landmark Trust cottage1 × 2 nights × £110£220
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × £80£320
MS Oldenburg day return, adult2 × £40£80
MS Oldenburg return for stays over a day, adult2 × £70£140
Helicopter from Hartland Point, adult (winter)2 × £125£250
eSIM, about a week of data2 × £10£20
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge£103
Trip total≈ £283 per person per day, bed included£1,133≈ US$1,600

2026 estimate in pounds; ferry fares and mainland travel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

MS Oldenburg day return, adultConcessions £37, under 16s £21£40 (≈ US$55)
MS Oldenburg return for a stay of more than a day, adultUnder 16s £36£70 (≈ US$95)
Helicopter from Hartland Point, adultWinter only; under 16s £67£125 (≈ US$170)
Campsite, four nightsSummer onlyfrom £32 (≈ US$45)
Pub main meal at the Marisco TavernPortions are largeabout the same as a mainland pub meal
Beer or wine in the Marisco TavernThe island's only barmainland pub prices
Landing fee if you arrive by private boatsmall fee

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Crime is effectively nil on Lundy. The real risks are the weather and the cliffs: Force 10–11 storms in winter, unguarded edges, and no doctor or pharmacy on the island.
  • The MS Oldenburg sails from Ilfracombe or Bideford and sometimes returns to the other port: check your sailing the day before.
  • Crossings are weather-dependent and can be cancelled at short notice; build a spare day into your plans.
  • Cliff edges are unguarded and the ground is uneven: keep back from the edge, especially in wind.
  • There is no cash machine, no pharmacy and no doctor on the island; bring any medication you need.
  • Mobile signal is patchy and accommodation has no phones, radios or TVs.

Emergency numbers

Emergency (police, fire, ambulance, coastguard)
999 or 112
NHS non-urgent
111
Police non-urgent
101

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Emergency

  • Emergency (police, fire, ambulance, coastguard)999 or 112
  • NHS non-urgent111
  • Police non-urgent101

Embassy

No embassies on Lundy. For consular help, contact your embassy in London; the nearest police and hospital are on the North Devon mainland.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Ilfracombe or Bideford → Lundy, MS Oldenburg: about 2 h; day return £40 (≈ US$55) adult, stay return £70 (≈ US$95) adult
  • Hartland Point → Lundy, helicopter: winter only; £125 (≈ US$170) adult
  • Landing fee, private boat: small fee

Say or show

  • Where is the Marisco Tavern? — Where is the Marisco Tavern?
  • What time does the boat leave? — What time does the boat leave?
  • Is the path to the north end safe today? — Is the path to the north end safe today?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Where can I fill a water bottle? — Where can I fill a water bottle?

Print this before you sail: signal on the island is patchy.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Lundy. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–Jul for puffins and nesting seabirds; May–Sep for the best chance of calm crossings · avoid Nov–Mar (few sailings, helicopter only, storms); gale days any month can cancel the boat · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 7 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Ferry-day contract for the MS Oldenburg: check-in times at Ilfracombe and Bideford, luggage rules, and the coach link when the return port differs.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: the landing and village, the south lighthouses and castle, the west cliffs and Earthquake, the north end and Pondsbury.
  3. Place pages with verified access notes (Old Light, Marisco Castle, St Helen's Church, the two working lighthouses) and eat pages with Marisco Tavern serving times.
  4. Weather and cancellation fixtures so a gale day has a clear plan B on the mainland.

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