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Climbing on the Isle of Lundy is one of the most memorable experiences I've had as a trad climber. It’s a small, windswept island of granite in the middle of the Bristol Channel, only a few miles long, but packed with some of the most atmospheric sea cliff climbing in the UK. From the moment the ferry pulls away from the Devon coast, you feel like you’re heading off on a proper adventure—cut off from the mainland, no phone signal, just you, your gear, and the cliffs.
What makes Lundy so special for me is the sense of isolation and commitment. Many of the routes are accessed by abseiling into tidal zawns, with the sea crashing below and no easy escape if things go wrong. It forces you to be focused and prepared, but that’s part of the appeal. The granite is solid, with incredible friction, and the climbing is…