Six special things about Lundy in summer
Lundy is a spectacular island all year round but in summer there are some particularly special things to look out for, and with day trips running too, more chance to see them. Hundreds of sea birds and field birds to spot, super sunsets and sunrises, Lundy’s endemic flowering plant the Lundy cabbage and snorkel safaris to explore life under the waves of this granite outcrop off the coast of North Devon.
There are so many birds to spot
Early summer is the ideal time to see nesting seabirds such as Puffins and Manx shearwaters on the island. But there are so many other birds to spot too. Lundy Wardens, Bird Observatory Wardens and volunteers record sightings daily and ask all visitors to record anything they see too; from Ospreys to orioles and warblers to wagtails.
You can visit just for the day
In the summer months, the MS Oldenburg sails three times a week from either Bideford or Ilfracombe, giving you between four to six hours to explore the island. Whether it’s the rugged landscape, the fascinating buildings and monuments, or the wildlife that attracts you, it’s a day trip away from the hubbub of the modern world.
Enjoy a picturesque sunset
If catching a Lundy sunset is on your bucket list then booking a stay on the island is a must. There are more than 20 different properties to choose from, most of which have been adapted from their previous uses; a 13th century castle, a late Georgian gentleman's villa, a lighthouse, a coastguard watchhouse and a fisherman's chalet to name a few. Staying on the island is an opportunity to experience a place peaceful and unspoiled with no televisions, radios or telephones.
Get up close to pioneering marine conservation
The waters around Lundy form Britain’s first protected Marine Nature Reserve, Marine Conservation Zone and No Take Zone and they are teeming with life. Warden-led Snorkel Safaris scheduled over the next few months provide a unique insight into Lundy's world below the waves.
The uniquely endemic Lundy cabbage
One of Lundy’s 330 different species of flowering plants, the Lundy cabbage, Coincya wrightii, can only be found on Lundy and is one of the few plants that are endemic to Britain. You can spot it by its four yellow petals which emerge in early summer.
Priority booking opportunities for Lundy supporters
Marisco Club members are supporters of Lundy who make an annual donation towards our work on the island. In return they receive privileges such as priority booking - which usually open at the end of the summer, transport discounts and regular updates about the island, including late availability and cancellations. Becoming a Marisco Club member provides an essential income stream for the island which is spent protecting and conserving Lundy’s natural beauty all year round.
