• Project cost £250,000
• 68% funded

Lundy's attraction is as a retreat from modern life. It is a place for birdwatchers, divers, climbers, plant enthusiasts, archaeologists and geologists or those who simply want to enjoy its beauty and unique environment. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and England 's only statutory Marine Nature Reserve. The islanders work hard to protect and preserve this special place for others to enjoy but can only do so with financial support.

The Lundy access road is the lifeline to Lundy, used to transport food, fuel, farming and building materials onto the island. It also provides access for day trippers and visitors staying in our 23 Landmarks. Extreme weather conditions and increasingly heavy rainfall over recent years have resulted in extensive coastal erosion and damage to the road. It is now in a critical condition.

Due to the harsh marine environment, the access road has always required ongoing monitoring and repair, for which the Landmark Trust has been responsible since it took over the running of Lundy in 1969. We had planned to undertake essential repairs to the road in a phased approach over the next five years. The first stage of this project began earlier this year with support from the National Trust as owners of the island, and funds generated from letting Landmarks. This allowed us to continue to operate Lundy as normal this year without affecting the enjoyment of its many visitors. However, as a result of last winter's storms and heavy rainfall, we have had to accelerate the repair programme and must urgently raise a further £250,000 to ensure the full length of road remains serviceable.

We are expecting more heavy rainfall and storms this winter, which are likely to increase movement of the cliff face dramatically, reducing its stability even further. Action now will enable the road to be underpinned and made safe for many years to come, but without your help, the future of life on the entire island is at risk.

We urgently need to raise the funds needed to strengthen the parts of the road most at risk and ensure Lundy's unique environment can remain accessible to all who want to experience it.

Please help us to achieve this by making a donation to the Lundy Fund and ensure that this unique island has a secure future.

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Thank you for your support.

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