For people who carry Lundy with them,
even when they’re not there
Three miles long. Half a mile wide. An Atlantic island of granite, weather and deep belonging. These are writings from life on Lundy.
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 determination to do something I…
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World Letter Writing Day on Lundy: The Joy of Sending a Letter
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…
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A Lundy Beach Through the Seasons
For National Beach Day, I reflect on one special Lundy beach that I have returned to for five years, exploring its changing seasons, wild swimming and coastal conservation.
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National Radio Day: Lundy’s Lifeline to the Mainland
As I write this on 20th August, it’s National Radio Day, which seems the perfect opportunity to reflect on the role radio has played in my life and, more importantly,…
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Learning to Read Lundy Through Its Flags
After five years living on Lundy, I realised the island’s flags are more than markers in the wind. Discover their history, stories and how they help me read island life.
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A Walk to Gannets Bay, Lundy
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
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Swimming in Bioluminescence on Lundy
Experience the magic of swimming in bioluminescence on Lundy. Discover glowing seas, night swimming, Manx shearwaters and unforgettable island adventures.
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When the Boat Leaves: Walking Lundy After the Last Ferry
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…
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The Man Who Windsurfed to Lundy
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.
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Port, Rum, Tobacco and Rubber Ducks: A Smuggling Story from Lundy
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…
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A Midsummer Walk Among Lundy’s Standing Stones
There is something rather magical about walking amongst Lundy’s Standing stones on a Midsummer’s evening. As the light softens and the island quietens, the landscape invites you to slow down.
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The Midsummer Light at St Helen’s Church, Lundy
Discover the midsummer light phenomenon inside St Helen’s Church on Lundy Island, where sunset, stained glass and island history combine to create a magical June experience.
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