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Granite quarry on East Sidelands, Lundy

6 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome6 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦78+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chaffinch and Wren
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Chaffinch, Wren, Blackbird +75 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Chaffinch, Wren, Blackbird +75 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Scathophaga stercoraria · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Old quarry tramway path on Lundy Island

Old quarry tramway path on Lundy Island

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