MS Oldenburg sets sail for local tourist attraction Lundy Island from Bideford Quay and Ilfracombe Harbour - A day out to remember.
Bideford Local Tourist Attraction
Lundy Island
For a unique day out you will never forget
The Lundy Shore Offices in Bideford and Ilfracombe
Local tourist attraction Lundy Island is different from any other island and that it is a wonderful part of the country. Situated off the coast of North Devon, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Bristol Channel with nothing between it and America. This popular local tourist attraction is a natural beauty, remote and tranquil, without roads, cars or pollution, starting at Bideford Quay or Ilfracombe Harbour, it is a day out you will want to make.
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What to see on Lundy Island
Why does it take so long to walk a mile on the island? Not because the going is hard but because there are so many reasons to stop. Enjoy magnificent views of inlets, caves, rock stacks and buttresses on the west side of this stunning tourist attraction. There are some three hundred different flowering plant, sika deer, soay sheep, Lundy ponies, mountain goats, grey seals, basking sharks, dolphins and rare birds that bring bird watchers to Lundy Island from all over Britian.
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Accommodation on Lundy
This unique tourist attraction offers character holiday accommodation in some of the islands twenty three lovingly restored buildings, furnished for comfort and practicality. The Marisco Inn is the hub of life on the island with fine cuisine, island produce as well as a fine selection of beers and wines. The well stocked Lundy Shop caters for all day trip visitors and self catering customers.
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The Voyage to Lundy
Mid March until the end of October the Islands own passenger and supply vessel MS Oldenburg undertakes both day trips as well as long stays for visitors looking for more than just a day out. MS Oldenburg voted boat trip and crew of the year, sails 3/4 times a week in the Summer season from both Bideford Quay and Ilfracombe Harbour. MS Oldenburg is a handsome and graceful vessel, fast and comfortable.
Winter breaks are available from November to March, via our helicopter service operating from Hartland Point near Bideford, on Mondays and Fridays. An exhilerating flight provides spectacular aerial views of Lundy Island and the North Devon Coast.
Please mention The Best Of Bideford when contacting local tourist attraction Lundy Island Shore Office for more information and bookings on 01271 863636.