In a world full of technology and bustling cities, it might feel impossible to find somewhere peaceful.
But Lundy, which is located just off the coast of North Devon in the Bristol Channel, is just that.
The three-and-a-half-mile long island is home to hordes of wildlife, including puffins, which outnumber the human population by 15 to one.
It’s car-free and is accessible to explore for day trips by a regular ferry, MS Oldenburg, between April and October. The journey typically takes two hours from Bideford or Ilfracombe.
And during the winter, the only way to access the island is by helicopter.
The island is not connected to the National Grid and instead is powered by a generator which is turned off at midnight each day.
Lundy is car-free and although it’s small, there’s still plenty to explore and see including the island’s only pub, the Marisco Tavern, which has a strict no-phones policy. Anyone caught breaking the rule is required to cough up £1.
The pub is licensed to serve alcohol and is the only building on the island to have lighting in the night.
In a world full of technology and bustling cities, it might feel impossible to find somewhere peaceful
But Lundy, which is located just off the coast of North Devon in the Bristol Channel, is just that
The three-and-a-half-mile long island is home to hordes of wildlife, including puffins, which outnumber the human population by 15 to one
Meanwhile, the menu at the Marisco Tavern sometimes features dishes with local, island-sourced ingredients such as Lundy lamb.
Visitors hoping to explore the area can enjoy the 13th-century castle and the Old Lighthouse.
Along the shore, there are plenty of spots to watch the seals or other wildlife.
Lundy island has a tiny population of around 28 people, and travellers can briefly join the small community and stay in one of the 23 self-catering properties.
There’s also a campsite on the island, as well as a small shop that offers a range of essentials.
Anyone hoping to make a call during their visit may have to use the pay phone at the Marisco Tavern as mobile phone service is generally intermittent.
Lundy only received high-speed internet two years ago, in 2023.
The service is provided by satellite link, meaning the 28 permanent residents and hundreds of weekly visitors, could connect properly with the rest of the country – and wider world.
It’s car-free and is accessible to explore for day trips by a regular ferry, MS Oldenburg, between April and October. The journey typically takes two hours from Bideford or Ilfracombe
Visitors hoping to explore the area can enjoy the 13th-century castle and the Old Lighthouse
At the time, Rosemary Ellis, warden of Lundy Island, said the high-speed internet connection was ‘already delivering fantastic benefits, speeding up frustrating jobs that used to take hours’.
She said: ‘I was able to upload an hour-long talk on our conservation success stories in just a few minutes, when it had previously failed to send multiple times.
‘This frees me up to get out of the office to focus on surveying our wildlife, and I can much more easily engage with researchers and students.
‘As a resident of the island, Coastguard Rescue officer and Community First Responder, it also gives me peace of mind that if we need any mainland medical advice, we can easily video-call from the village.’
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