The island’s most distinctive landmark is Copper Point lighthouse at its eastern end, marking the entrance to Schull Harbour.

[citation needed] There is a regular ferry service from Colla Pier to the island, operating 5 days a week during the summer months and three days a week during the winter months.

[3] Long Island is supplied with mains electricity from the mainland through a submarine power cable.

It lies 600 metres (1,969 ft) from Colla Pier which is 3 km (2 mi) west of Schull.

The body of water parting it from the mainland is called Long Island Channel.