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.
Embracing Change: Life on Lundy
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…
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Swimming Through Time at Baggy Point
Although I live in a wild, remote place, there are still spots on the mainland that offer that same sense of exposure and wildness. One of those is Baggy Point,…
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The Sentinels of Lundy: Guardians of the Landing Bay
Discover the Sentinels of Lundy, two striking rock formations in Landing Bay that stand as quiet guardians of the island’s history, landscape, and changing shoreline.
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A Magical Tree on Lundy’s Lower East Path
A Tree that finds you There is a tree on Lundy’s East path, that many people know – even though it isn’t marked on any map. You will find it…
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Springtime on Lundy: The Enigmatic Lundy Boggit
This Easter on Lundy, follow a different kind of trail. The Lundy Boggit leaves no eggs — only quiet signs for those who know where to look.
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A Tale of Earthquakes Lundy and Lisbon:
A tale of Earthquakes, looks at the possible link between Earthquake’ and the 1755 Lisbon earthquake, exploring history and a shared Atlantic connection
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The Fog Battery on Lundy
There are places on Lundy that draw you back more than once. The Fog Battery is one of them.
It’s a place that invites you to pause—to sit for a…
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Tidal Patterns on Lundy
A reflective blog on life on Lundy Island, exploring neap tides, cold water swimming, coastal rhythms, and a chance encounter with a basking shark.
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The Marisco Tavern: A Hub of Community on Lundy
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
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Living on Lundy: Language, Geography, and Belonging
Why Islanders on Lundy Call Britain “The Mainland” Life on Lundy Island changes your sense of geography. Discover why island residents often refer to Britain as “the mainland” and how…
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Discovering Hearts in the Lundy Landscape
From a heart-shaped cliff to a stone revealed by the tide, a reflective piece on walking and noticing on Lundy Island
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