RHSoc West Shetland SIBS trip 21-28 Jul 2025

Trip summary

To visit 5 SIBs off west coast of South Mainland, with as time permits interesting variants on return leg.

Dates

21th -28 th July to be determined closer to the time, and will be weather dependent.
Start 0800, a full day trip completing as much as time and conditions permit.

Co-ordinator

Jon Glew
jon”at”jonglew.co.uk

Trip itinerary

Main target islands – probably on the outward leg of the trip:
Fugla stack (SIB)
South Havra (SIB)
Little Havra (SIB)
Hich Holm (SIB)
Horse Island (SIB)

Secondary Targets – probably on the return leg of the trip and time dependent:
Sweyn Holm (A-SQUIB – 26m)

Stack o’ da Noup (Tump, 80.1m attached stack)
Lady’s Holm (A-SQUIB – 21m)
With good opportunities to see superb seacapes, lighthouses and wildlife.

Places available

A total of 12 places are available

Departure or meeting place

Hamnavoe (HU 3693 3582)

Accommodation

Make own arrangements, but members are advised the Voxter field centre is booked
around this period which would form a useful base.
Shetland: 21st -28th July 2025 – Relative Hills Society

Challenges and competences needed

To land on the island you will need to be able to exit from and return to a boat/tender
onto a rocky coastline or stony beach. Expect some scrambly landings onto rock with the
potential for some swell.

Businesses arranged through

Shetland Sea Adventures, Alistair Inkster

Cost

The trip is estimated to cost £125 based on 12 participants.

Reserve or enquire about trip

1) Email: Jon to check on availability
2) send £60 deposit to RHSOC treasurer.
(20-49-17 A/c 50603562 quoting (WSHET AND YOUR NAME)
barry.k.smith AT hotmail.co.uk
3) Email Jon and Barry to let them know you have paid the deposit.