About
Rock climbing on Lundy Island is renowned among UK climbers for its remote, adventurous, and traditional (trad) climbing. Located in the Bristol Channel, off the coast of North Devon, Lundy is managed by the Landmark Trust and offers a unique mix of sea cliffs, granite routes, wildlife, and isolation.
Rock Type: Primarily granite, very solid and clean, similar in feel to Cornish granite.
Style: Trad climbing only — no sport routes or bolts. Protection is generally good, but some routes can be serious.
Grades: Wide range, from Moderate (Mod) to E9, with plenty in the VS–E2 range.
Crags: over 550 routes Spread across the west coast of the island, with many accessed via abseil or sea-level scrambling.
Famous Areas:
- The Devil’s Slide (VS 4b) – the most famous and longest granite slab in England (~120m)
- The Flying Buttress, The Diamond, Landing Craft Bay, and The Castle
Access: By boat (MS Oldenburg from Ilfracombe or Bideford) or private charter. There’s also a helipad (used mainly in winter).
Season: Climbing is typically done from April to October. Summer offers the best weather, but conditions can vary quickly.
The Landmark Trust manages all accommodation, including:
- Camping
- Barns
- Cottages
Dive Location Features
LUNDY ISLAND AMAZING & INTERACTIVE DIVE TRIP SUITABLE FOR ALL DIVERS In 1986 Lundy Island was made a statutory marine nature reserve. The island lies at the mouth of the Bristol Channel where the cool, clear, oceanic waters from the Gulf Stream mix with the clear, but warmer, waters from the Mediterranean. The 20 mile passage to the Island takes about 1 hour, so sit back and watch out for the dolphins, porpoises and seals. There are over 40 dive sites around the island with a mix of wrecks, â¦
Dive Type: ReefEntry: Boat entry primarily; shore entry possible from the Landing Bay in settled conditions
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