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Lundy is an island in the Bristol Channel three miles long and half a mile wide. The closest point on the mainland is Hartland Point 11 miles away. Geologically Lundy is a granite mass formed about 50 million years ago and it is surrounded by steep cliffs, which have historically made it a natural fortress, although the island's interior is fairly flat. It is now owned by the National Trust but managed by the Landmark Trust which has a number of holiday cottages available to visitors. In the summer months the MS Oldenburg provides a ferry service to north Devon but in winter the only connection with the mainland is by helicopter. Lundy has a church, a pub and a shop, and is known for its wildlife and rock climbing. In 1986 the island was designated Britain's first statutory marine nature reserve.