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The Widow's Tenement medieval settlement and prehistoric settlement sites, Lundy

9 ha

Plan your visit

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Free entryDogs welcome9 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wheatear and Skylark
  • 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

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Wheatear, Skylark, Raven +67 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Wheatear, Skylark, Raven +67 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Emperor Dragonfly, Rose Chafer, Minotaur Beetle +36 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Round-leaved Sundew · last seen 2024

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Gateway in Threequarter Wall, Lundy

Gateway in Threequarter Wall, Lundy

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