Sea Kayaking Trips To Lundy Island

Lundy lies in the Bristol Channel around 25 miles paddle from Ilfracombe. It is three miles long, a 400 foot granite outcrop with tremendous views of sea and mainland. Its cliffs and hanging valleys are rich in wildlife and wildflowers. Lundy was taken on by the National Trust in 1969, when the Landmark Trust agreed to run the island and restore its buildings. Lundy is one of England’s very few marine nature reserves and Sea Kayaking South West are proud to have the full consent of the Island’s wardens and The Landmark Trust to provide sea kayaking trips and adventures to and around this wonderful place. Come and join us on a wildlife safari by sea kayak. As we paddle along the coast of Lundy we may encounter the resident seals and even a basking shark. In the breeding season Lundy is home to the largest seabird colony in southern England with species such as razorbill, guillemot and kittiwake. You may be lucky enough to spot a puffin, the bird that gives the island it's name, 'lund-ey' is Norse for puffin island.



Although so close, Lundy is a world apart. It offers the pleasures both of pure escape and of participation in the island community: walks high amid the breezes and wheeling seabirds, looking out across the sea to the Devon and Welsh coasts or across the wide Atlantic, and sociable visits to tavern and shop. Everyone has free run of the whole island and Sea Kayaking South West allows access to the island coast and wildlife in an unparalleled way. Our guides can also provide guided walks, information on the wildlife and snorkeling trips.

All those who experience the light and natural beauty of Lundy leave with something in common which they treasure. Many return again and again.

Getting to Lundy

Most people leave their car on the mainland and cross to the island on the handsome supply ship the MS Oldenburg. Sea Kayaking South West provides a guiding service for those who wish to paddle to Lundy. Understandably this can only be done safely in good weather.Contact Us for more information or for advice about your own trip. Sea Kayaking South West can also organise a charter boat to carry individuals and their kayaks to the island; groups of at least six people are required for this to be viable. Further details on request.

Accommodation on the island

The Landmark Trust controls all stays on the island and wild camping is strictly prohibited. There is an excellent camp site on the island which Sea Kayaking South West use frequently and we can provide camping equipment if needed. With the permission of The Landmark Trust Sea Kayaking South West also offers a variety of accommodation based stays on the island. Clients staying in the accommodation can make full use of all the island facilities. Throughout your stay two Sea Kayaking South West guides will be available with fully equipped sea kayaks to take small groups out for wildlife safaris, sight seeing, picnics, snorkeling and even general sea kayak training skills if required. Each morning we will meet to discuss trips and groups will be arranged according to the weather, ability levels and requirements. If you wish to bring your own sea kayak to Lundy please let us know as we can arrange this with The Oldenburg Ferry (cost additional £25).

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