Plongée à Lundy Island — United Kingdom
Lundy Island in the Bristol Channel was England's first Marine Conservation Zone, and decades of protection have created some of the best temperate diving in the UK. Grey seals are playfully curious, the walls are covered in Devonshire cup corals and sea fans, and the wrecks provide excellent macro photography.
- Score
- 51.9
- Visibilité
- 5–15m
- Température
- 9–17°C
- Meilleurs mois
- June, July, August
SCORE
51.1700°N
-4.6700°E
Lundy Island in the Bristol Channel was England's first Marine Conservation Zone, and decades of protection have created some of the best temperate diving in the UK. Grey seals are playfully curious, the walls are covered in Devonshire cup corals and sea fans, and the wrecks provide excellent macro photography.
England's Only Marine Conservation Zone
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
47.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Key Species
Dive Types
Traveling with Non-Divers?
Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.
Activities for Non-Divers
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Marisco Castle (13th century)
- Lundy Old Light lighthouse
- St. Helena's Church
Non-Diver Score
Limited topside — plan ahead for non-diving partners.
Safety & Emergency
No medical facility on island; boat to Bideford/Ilfracombe (2 hrs); helicopter available; chamber in Plymouth
Top Operators
Ilfracombe & North Devon Sub-Aqua Club
BSAC