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Open Country: The First Lundy Marathon

The First Lundy Marathon

02/08/2018

BBC Radio 4 - Open Country, The First Lundy Marathon

David Lindo visits Lundy in north Devon for the island's very first half marathon race.

Lundy Island in the Bristol Channel has been home to outlaws and pirates and now this wildlife haven is holding its first half marathon trail race. David Lindo joins the runners.

Lundy Island sits just off the North Devon Coast in the Bristol Channel. It has a fascinating history which dates back to the Bronze Age and has been home to pirates and outlaws. Previous owners have even had their own stamps and coinage produced but today it is managed by the Landmark Trust and the island and its surrounding waters are recognised for their rich wildlife and habitat. David Lindo visits the island as it holds the very first 'Lundy Marathon'. 250 trail runners will brave the rocky coastal paths over a distance of 14 miles and they hope the sport they love can work in harmony with this precious and remote habitat.

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