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A reflection on the unique atmosphere of the Marisco Tavern and why this island pub remains a destination in an age of craft beer taprooms
March 18, 2026
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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
I live and work on Lundy and through this journal I share stories of island life, wildlife, walking, history and creativity, alongside my adventures renovating a house in Portugal and exploring long-distance walking. Whether you’ve come here for puffins, peaceful landscapes or curious tales, I hope you’ll find something to inspire you.
portugal
A house on the Camino Português near Tomar, Portugal — on the pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostela and connected to the Knights Templar history of Lundy.
June 5, 2026
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lundy
Planning a trip on the ferry to Lundy? Discover the MS Oldenburg crossing, the climb from the Jetty and why every journey to Lundy is an experience in itself.
October 26, 2021
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When the Boat Leaves: Walking Lundy After the Last Ferry
July 21, 2026
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Most visitors remember arriving on Lundy aboard the MS Oldenburg. But for me, the most magical moment comes after the ferry has left. As the island grows quiet, the deer emerge, the bracken glows orange and Lundy settles back into its own natural rhythm.
The Man Who Windsurfed to Lundy
July 14, 2026
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A chance meeting with a man who windsurfed to Lundy sparked memories of Hayling Island, Cowes Week, tall ships and a lifetime of adventures at sea.
Port, Rum, Tobacco and Rubber Ducks: A Smuggling Story from Lundy
July 7, 2026
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I came home from Portugal with duty-free tobacco, rum, port — and six rubber ducks. A story about Lundy’s remarkable history of pirates, hidden caves and one of North Devon’s most notorious smugglers.”
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.
Snorkelling, Wild Swimming and Creative Practice on Lundy
A personal reflection on the Lundy Marine Festival, exploring snorkelling, wild swimming and how the sea is shaping creative practice.
Forest Bathing
Shinrin Yoku, is a Japanese practice which is a process of relaxation; being calm and quiet amongst the trees,
Lundy Postcard Project: Exhibition and PDF Book
Many Lundy visitors participated in the Postcard project, resulting in 80 responses. The postcards were exhibited at St Helens Church Lundy, and compiled into a PDF book accessible to all. The book allows viewers to revisit the postcards and potentially find their own contribution.