Day Trips to Lundy Island
People return time and again to the simple pleasures Lundy affords.
The Island’s simplicity masks its complexity and a single day trip is but a taster. What to do, and what to see, depends on the individual.
No visitor can fail to be impressed by the sense of space, the Island’s natural beauty, its silence and its life. It is also a place for those with special interests: birdwatchers, divers, climbers, plant enthusiasts, archaeologists, geologists and historians.
For those of a historical bent Lundy’s buildings and monuments will fully occupy their day without getting any further than the Halfway Wall. Naturalists might want to get a little further to see the wild Soay Sheep and the Sika Deer in their natural habitats.
It’s not impossible to do both but Lundy is not a place to be rushed. To get the most out of a visit a little forward planning helps.
Sailing Times
From Bideford and Ilfracombe the sailing time is normally under two hours. Please be ready for boarding at least 45 minutes before departure time.
Weather conditions can occasionally alter sailing times, please call the information line on 01271 863636 after 8.00pm the evening before your trip for up to date sailing information.
Bideford – Riverbank long stay car park is at the North end of the quay, charges are £5 for the day, pay and display.
Further information
Ilfracombe – Larkstone long stay car parks are on the opposite side of the harbour from our booking office and ship, charges are £6 for the day, pay and display.
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Ways To Book Your Day Trip
Call the Lundy Shore Office at 01271 863636.
Visit the Lundy Shore Office: The Quay, Bideford, North Devon EX39 2EY.
Or from April to October you can come to the Lundy Booking Office: The Pier, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9EQ.
We strongly advise booking to avoid disappointment especially during peak season. The number of tickets for the ship are limited.
Alternatively contact Tourist Information Centres in North Devon.
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.
