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Forget the far-f lung corners of the world; your next adventure expedition is just a stone’s throw from one of the UK’s major cities Words: Annie Brookstone


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Swim with seals off Lundy Island DISTANCE: Four hours from Bristol EASE OF ACCESS: 2/5 Lundy Island’s varied and unspoilt terrain, mild climate and abundance of wildlife make it a small bastion of wilderness in the UK. It’s located four hours from Bristol, with two hours of that a picturesque ferry ride. Step up the aquatic aspect of this adventure by getting face to snout with the island’s inquisitive resident population of around 200 Atlantic grey seals. You’ll depart Ilfracombe harbour for Lundy where you will spend the morning swimming with the seals in one of the many coves and bays around the island’s marine nature reserve. bristolchannelcharters.co.uk


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