MS Oldenburg – Lundy’s own ferry
“The journey to or from Lundy usually takes less than two hours. The ship’s departure time from Lundy will be posted on The Marisco Tavern noticeboard at least 24 hours before the sailing.
How long does it take to sail to Lundy from Ilfracombe?
In the summer months, a ferry leaves Ilfracombe to Lundy Island three times a week at 10am. Occasionally it will also leave from the town of Bideford. It takes two hours to reach the island, and returns at 4pm. That does mean that you spend the same amount of time on the ferry as on the island.
How long is the boat trip from Bideford to Lundy?
The crossing takes 2 hours and we usually have about 6 hours on the island. You will find the ‘Oldenburg’ moored alongside the new Lundy Shore Office half way along the quayside and you need to be at the shore office one hour before the departure time to allow for tickets to be allocated and loading etc.
How do you get to Lundy Island?
Situated just off the Devon coast, the best way to get to Lundy Island is via the MS Oldenburg ferry, which sails to the island regularly from Bideford or Ilfracombe. There are also several reputable charter companies who provide boat services, and you can even get to Lundy Island by helicopter.
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Who owns Lundy Island?
Lundy is owned by the National Trust and managed by the Landmark Trust.
Can you swim on Lundy Island?
A totaly wild Island with Puffins,seals and Dolphins situated off the N devon Coast where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Bristol channel. These waters are the ideal waters to have a fantastic day / weekend swimming around Lundy Island. To do this type of swimming it is essential to have boat cover.
How long does it take to get to Lundy Island from Woolacombe?
You take MS Oldenburg* – a 1950s supply ship decked out in brass and wood. You’ll board in either Ilfracombe or Bideford (both just a short drive from Woolacombe). Some two hours of often surging seas later, and you’ll reach Lundy.
Can you stay overnight on Lundy Island?
There are 23 very individual self-catering properties available for short breaks and weekly holiday lets. There’s also a campsite, a pub, a church, a working farm, three lighthouses and about one thousand acres of unspoilt nature.
Does anyone live on the Isle of Lundy?
Lundy has an average residential population of 28 people which includes a Warden, Island Manager, Farmer, Shop keeper, Maintenance and Housekeeping staff as well as a Bar and Kitchen team in the Marisco Tavern. They live in and around the village at the south of the Island.
Can you eat on Lundy Island?
Lundy offers day-visitors plenty of choices for sustenance during their time on the Island.
Is there WIFI on Lundy Island?
Telephone There is a public payphone in the Tavern. Mobile Devices Mobile coverage on the Island is variable. Internet Access Please be aware that there is presently no public internet access on Lundy. It is however possible to pick up a 4G signal depending on weather and coverage.
Are there puffins on Lundy Island?
Puffins are Lundy’s most famous birds, with many keen visitors and bird watchers coming to the island to catch a glimpse of this charismatic bird. These birds have a history with the island, as shown by the island’s name “Lundy” is derived from the Norse meaning Puffin (Lund) Island (-ey).
Can you walk around Lundy Island?
Circular walk along undulating footpaths and tracks. Part of the route along the old quarry railway is level. A free Lundy map is available from either the shore office, on the ferry or on the island.
What wildlife is on Lundy Island?
Lundy is home to a selection of mammals, both native and introduced. The native mammals found on the island include pygmy shrews and pipistrelle bats. Introduced mammals are more widespread and include rabbits, Sika deer, Soay sheep, goats, ponies, Highland cattle, Gloucester Old Spot pigs and domestic sheep.
Is Lundy Island Hilly?
As a steep, rocky island, often shrouded by fog, Lundy has been the scene of many shipwrecks, and the remains of its old lighthouse installations are of both historic and scientific interest.
What is Lundy famous for?
It is famous for its seabirds, including the Puffins which gave the island its name (from the Norse for Puffin Island) but there is also a wealth of other animals and plants on the island and in the waters around it. As the name means Puffin Island, there is no need to add another “Island” after Lundy.
Are dogs allowed on Lundy Island?
Can I bring a pet? Lundy is a working farm with large numbers of ewes and lambs at certain times of the year. For this reason we cannot allow you to bring dogs or pets (except assistance dogs) when travelling to, or staying on, the island.
How many lighthouses does Lundy have?
Lundy has three lighthouses: a pair of active lights built in 1897 and an older lighthouse dating from 1797.
Does Lundy Island have a pub?
The Marisco Tavern is Lundy’s only pub and as such has to be all things to all people. It’s the pub that never shuts, although alcohol is only served during permitted hours, and is the only building on the Island to have lighting after the generators shut down for the night.
Where did the Marisco Tavern get its name?
Marisco Years & Treason
The most obvious historical influence on the island, by virtue of the fact that the village tavern is named after them, is the de Marisco family. The first mention of Norman ownership was by the de Newmarch family in around 1100.