From an Island in the Bristol Channel to Portugal and places in between. I write about the small things that make wild places unforgettable.
Life on Lundy Island rarely goes exactly to plan. From cancelled sailings and fog-bound flights to unexpected walks and a surprise decision to stay for the season, this is a story about weather, uncertainty and the adventures found in changing plans.
I think Teresa rather enjoys finding me new places to swim in Portugal. As a blogger, I feel I should write about them properly so other people can find them too – and get a feel for what it is actually like to swim there before they set off. A hot afternoon in Portugal On a hot afternoon, with the temperature reaching 32 degrees, being near the water was exactly what we needed. I had already been in the water earlier at a natural swimming
Walking through summer bracken to one of Lundy’s most beautiful bays, I discover the story of England’s lost gannet colony and the birds that once filled the cliffs with life
Hi, I’m Jane. I live and work on Lundy, where walking, wildlife and island life inspire my writing. In this journal, I share stories from the island, alongside my adventures renovating a house in Portugal and exploring life as a walking artist. If you’re new here, start with my latest posts. Or you can check out my social media posts
A lunchtime walk with no destination becomes a reflection on the changing season. From signal flags flying aboard the Oldenburg to fading yarrow and visitors catching the last days of summer, this is a story about September arriving on Lundy Island.
Just before my birthday—and remember, I am the oldest person on the island—I found myself encouraged by both my work colleagues and my own stubborn
Living on Lundy has made me rediscover the pleasure of letter writing. From choosing stationery and stamps to watching a letter begin its journey by boat or helicopter, sending mail from the island feels like a small act of connection in an increasingly digital world. For World Letter Writing Day, I reflect on correspondence, memory and why handwritten letters still matter.
ideas from island life drift into small pieces of work — baskets woven from ghost gear, linocuts of puffins and seals. A few of them live here.
A line of granite – a tiny unfolding book representing a walk to the North End on Lundy
A behind-the-scenes account of filming Channel 4’s Our Tiny Islands on Lundy, sharing island work, community life, and the experience of being on camera.
The colours were inspired by the seascape and the many colours that the sea presents, on days when I swim off lundy.
On Midsummer's evening we wandered between seven of Lundy's ancient standing stones. Along the way we read haikus written by previous visitors, imagined Bronze Age picnics, made tiny prints from the stones.
A great opportunity to take a trip on the Island RIB - seeing the island from the sea and experiencing the Races.
Enjoying some hot and cold therapy with the Pool temperature at 17 degrees
and the geo-thermal pool at 32 degrees.