A granite outcrop in the Bristol Channel where puffins nest on windswept cliffs, Atlantic grey seals haul out on rocky shores, and a pub that never locks its doors waits at the top of a steep hill. Lundy is remote, raw, and completely car-free.
Your ship anchors in Lundy Roads on the east side of the island and tenders passengers to the Beach Jetty slipway — weather permitting.
💡 Pro move: Landings can be cancelled at short notice due to easterly winds or high swell. The island's east anchorage is sheltered from westerlies but exposed to NE/E winds.
There is no deep-water pier for cruise ships at Lundy — all landings are by tender to the Beach Jetty slipway.
| Cruise Line | Typical Berth / Arrival | Dock or Tender |
|---|---|---|
| Expedition & small ship cruise lines | Anchor in Lundy Roads; tender to Beach Jetty slipway📍 | Tendered |
| MS Oldenburg (island ferry) | Beach Jetty, Landing Bay📍 | Tendered |
Lundy is a walk-it-yourself island — formal excursions are rare, but expedition cruise lines sometimes offer guided wildlife Zodiac tours.
Walk the west coast path to Jenny's Cove to spot Atlantic puffins nesting in cliff burrows. Best from April to July when they're present in large numbers.
Find Lundy wildlife tours →Atlantic grey seals are resident year-round and frequently haul out on the rocks near the jetty. Some expedition cruises arrange Zodiac tours to get up close.
Find Lundy wildlife tours →The 13th-century Marisco Castle was built by Henry III to repel pirates. Walk to the Old Light (1819 lighthouse) at the island's highest point for 360° views of the Bristol Channel.
Find Lundy history tours →Follow the western cliff path for dramatic Atlantic views and to look for Lundy Cabbage — a yellow-flowered plant that exists nowhere else on Earth.
Find Lundy walking tours →Buy a postcard at the General Store, attach a Lundy island stamp alongside a Royal Mail stamp, and post it from the island's red postbox. Lundy has run its own private postal service since 1929.
Learn about Lundy stamps →Everything on Lundy is walked — the plateau is flat once you've conquered the steep jetty climb, with clear grassy tracks across the island.
The essential walk for every visitor. Follow the gravel track from the Beach Jetty straight uphill to the village, passing St Helen's Church and arriving at the Marisco Tavern.
🗺️ See full route in Maps →From the village, walk north along the ridge to the 1819 Old Light lighthouse at the island's highest point. Climb the spiral staircase for panoramic Bristol Channel views.
🗺️ See full route in Maps →Climate normals for Lundy Island, Devon, England (2014–2023 averages). Pack for the month you sail — highs, lows, and how many rainy days to expect.
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainy Days | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F / 9°C | 44°F / 7°C | 19 | 8:16 AM | 4:40 PM |
| Feb | 47°F / 8°C | 43°F / 6°C | 15 | 7:31 AM | 5:34 PM |
| Mar | 47°F / 8°C | 44°F / 7°C | 16 | 6:32 AM | 6:23 PM |
| Apr | 50°F / 10°C | 46°F / 8°C | 9 | 6:23 AM | 8:14 PM |
| May | 53°F / 12°C | 50°F / 10°C | 10 | 5:28 AM | 9:02 PM |
| Jun | 58°F / 14°C | 55°F / 13°C | 11 | 5:03 AM | 9:35 PM |
| Jul | 61°F / 16°C | 58°F / 14°C | 11 | 5:21 AM | 9:27 PM |
| Aug | 62°F / 17°C | 59°F / 15°C | 14 | 6:05 AM | 8:39 PM |
| Sep | 61°F / 16°C | 58°F / 14°C | 14 | 6:54 AM | 7:32 PM |
| Oct | 58°F / 14°C | 54°F / 12°C | 17 | 7:42 AM | 6:25 PM |
| Nov | 53°F / 12°C | 50°F / 10°C | 21 | 7:36 AM | 4:29 PM |
| Dec | 50°F / 10°C | 47°F / 8°C | 21 | 8:16 AM | 4:11 PM |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 (10-yr daily averages)
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