Lundy has a wealth of wildlife which inhabits the islands varied and special habitats. Much of the Island is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and the seas surrounding it are England's first Marine Conservation Zone. Lundy has a lot to offer any keen nature enthusiast, so whether you are interested in birds or basking sharks, wild sheep or grey seals, Lundy cabbages or corals - then Lundy is the place to visit!

Lundy has an interesting geology and is mainly granite. The island is about 3 and a half miles long by half a mile wide and rises 400 feet out of the sea where the Bristol Channel meets the Atlantic. The Island lies lengthways almost due north to south, which means that the exposed West Coast experiences the force of prevailing south-westerly winds and the crashing Atlantic Ocean, while the East Coast is much more sheltered. This different level of exposure has an effect on the plant species which grow on either side of the Island, and also as a result influences other wildlife you will see.

Lundy’s underwater photography competition:
The 2012 Splash-In for details please click here

Warden

Lundy has two wardens Derren Fox and Sophie Wheatley who help conserve the islands habitats and wildlife as well as raise awareness of Lundy's ecological importance. Throughout the year they coordinate the various activities on the Island for staying visitors.

For information about the types of wildlife found on Lundy please choose an option from the classification drop down menu above.