Description
We are currently preparing an update to the Lundy Guide, it is expected to be available 2025. In the meantime you can purchase South West Climbs Vol 2 for descriptions of Lundy’s best climbs.
Lying off the North Devon coast Lundy is a superb place to climb but a trip needs advance planning as annual nesting restrictions close many of the crags in the spring, accommodation is at a premium and the ferry does not run every day. There is a strong feeling of isolation on the island, if you make the effort to visit you are certain to have a great time.
The west coast of the island is very rugged with many fine granite crags and there is a magnificent collection of adventurous routes, perhaps the most famous route is the impressive Devil’s Slide (HS) but if you spend a week here you will barely scratch the surface. In total there are nearly 1000 routes (see also our free to download supplement for more routes). One particularly memorable feature of climbing on Lundy are the approaches to the crags, taking a 100m static abseil rope is advisable.
PLEASE NOTE: Abseil stakes are NOT to be placed on the grass slope above the descents. Lundy is an SSSI and the approaches to all the cliffs on the island can be safeguarded with enough rope and common sense. If we are to continue enjoying the very good relationship we have with Lundy and the Landmark Trust then climbers are requested not place any further stakes or leave unnecessary abseil slings in place.
Written Lundy expert by Paul Harrison ably assisted by Simon Cardy and Neil Dickson.
ISBN: 978-0-901601-82-7.
