Who lives on Lundy Island?

Lundy is included in the district of Torridge with a resident population of 28 people in 2007. These include a warden, a ranger, an island manager, a farmer, bar and house-keeping staff, and volunteers. Most live in and around the village at the south of the island.

Why is Lundy Island important?

The seas surrounding Lundy are England’s only statutory Marine Nature Reserve (MNR), which is managed by English Nature, while much of the island itself is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The island and the surrounding seas are protected because of the vast array of wildlife and marine life.

How long does it take to walk around Lundy Island?

The theoretical time for the walk based on distance is three hours, but to do it justice you would need to allow at least six hours. This extra time would allow numerous diversions to the various interesting features around the island and a visit to the shop and tavern.

Are there roads on Lundy?

In Norse, ‘Lundy’ means ‘Puffin Island’ and a lack of roads, cars and pollution make it a fantastic place to escape from the bustle of everyday life and enjoy the natural pleasures of being outside.

Where is the island of Lundy in England?

Lundy is an island 3 miles long and ½ mile wide off the north coast of Devon in the south west of the United Kingdom, where the Bristol Channel meets the Atlantic Ocean.

Who are the owners of map Lundy?

Map Map Lundy is owned by the National Trust and managed by the Landmark Trust. Discover Lundy Activities and things to do Birdwatching Diving Walking Fishing Climbing

Where does the name Lundy come from in England?

It lies 12 miles (19 km) off the coast of Devon, England, about a third of the distance across the channel from Devon to South Wales. Lundy gives its name to a British sea area and is one of the islands of England.

Are there any lighthouses on the island of Lundy?

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. Its present-day lighthouses are fully automated, one of them solar-powered.