Climbing

The Lundy climbing season is widely considered to span from mid-August to October. Restrictions apply during the seabird breeding season to prevent disturbance and are subject to constant review. As such, all visiting climbers are requested to contact the island warden on or before arrival during the restricted season. Any revisions will also be posted on this webpage.

A comprehensive breakdown of all restricted routes can be downloaded below and follows the definitive guide Lundy – Second Edition (The Climbers’ Club 2008) by Paul Harrison - available for purchase at Lundy General Stores. 

📄2024 Lundy Climbing Restrictions

Lundy has long been celebrated for its breeding seabirds and the success of the Seabird Recovery Project cannot be overstated. Over 40,000 seabirds now breed across the island, and the importance of our thriving colonies are recognised at a national level. Puffins have recovered from near-extinction; only five birds were left in 2004, 20 years on and the population now sits at over 1,800 birds! Moreover, 95% of England’s breeding Manx Shearwater population call this lump of granite home.

All wild birds, their nests and eggs are protected by law (Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981). Please inform the warden at the first instance if a climb or access route encroaches within 100 metres of a nest.

Lundy supports a thriving colony of over 40,000 seabirds thanks to a rat eradication project completed in 2004. Climbing restrictions apply during the breeding season to prevent disturbance and are subject to constant review. As such, all visiting climbers are requested to contact the island warden on or before arrival during the restricted season.

The Lundy climbing season is widely considered to span from mid-August to October. However, The Devil's Slide - one of the South West's great climbing landmarks - remains open year-round.


Video kindly provided by David Linnett

Lundy is owned by the National Trust and managed by the Landmark Trust.