Jane Sharkey
Walking, island life and creative reflections from Lundy and beyond
Three worlds
From an Island in the Bristol Channel to Portugal and places in between. I write about the small things that make wild places unforgettable.
Welcome to Stories from Lundy and Beyond
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
Chasing Fog on Lundy
When fog envelops Lundy, familiar paths become mysterious. A walk to the Old Light sparks reflections on weather, history, navigation and creativity
September Arrives on Lundy
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.
Down Montagu Steps: A Birthday Challenge on Lundy
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
Island inspired Crafting
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.
Sea Thrift, Weaving, and the Wild West Coast of Lundy
Inspired by sea thrift on Lundy Island’s west coast, this blog explores weaving, landscape, and making art shaped by rugged coastal environments
Creating Art with Nature on Lundy
Weaving in the trees creating art that others might see and consider who made it and why?
Granite Wall Hanging | Weaving Lundy’s Stone Walls
Woven from recycled cotton, merino and silver thread — a wall hanging inspired by Lundy’s three granite walls.
Midsummer on 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.
Round the Island trip
A great opportunity to take a trip on the Island RIB - seeing the island from the sea and experiencing the Races.
Jubilee Pool, Penzance
Enjoying some hot and cold therapy with the Pool temperature at 17 degrees
and the geo-thermal pool at 32 degrees.