Simon Dell “Lundy – A Landmark 50 Years”
Simon Dell MBE is one of the most sought-after public speakers in the county with talks on a range of themes from his vast historical knowledge of Dartmoor and Lundy as well as locations across the globe
Simon held his audience captivated with his detailed and often humourous account of the history of Lundy Island from its discovery by the Vikings and how its name is derived from their name of the island which is Viking for Island of puffins.
A fascinating series of photos showed the island in all its glory and he explaind how it was privately owned until 1968 when it was bought by the National Trust and since then managed by the Landmark Trust.
For details on how you can visit Lundy yourself see Simon’s website page by clicking here
If you are really interesed in having a day trip to Lundy here is some information I have gathered from this page on Simon’s website.
You can go from Ilfracombe or Bideford depending upon the timetable found here
Sailings from Ilfacombe generally depart at 10am. Sailings from Bideford are tidal dependant.
Going from Bideford means a much longer day trip than going from Ilfracombe. The crossing takes 2 hours and you usually have about 6 hours on the island on a Bideford day (4 hours on an Ilfracombe day) Fares £50 adult, £45 for pensioners
More info at landmarktrust.org.uk
Travelling from Torquay to Bideford is 66 Miles and takes 1hr 28mins. To Ifracombe it is 86 miles and takes 1hr 45mins
I doubt if sight of a Puffin is guaranteed.
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