SIB Bagging Trip – Shetland East SIBs Trip (SEST) Sunday 20 July

Trip summary

To visit the 8 SIBs which cannot be accessed by commercial scheduled ferry services lying to the North of Lerwick in 1 day on Sunday 20 th .

Dates

Sunday 20th July 2025.

Co-ordinator

David Gilchrist
davidagilchrist”AT”hotmail.co.uk

Trip itinerary

The 8 SIBS to be visited are North and South Isle of Gletness, Hoo Stack, Bruse Holm, West Linga, Filla, Ward of Mioness and Out Skerries East. With good opportunities to see superb seascapes, lighthouses and wildlife.

Places available

A total of 12 places are available

Departure or meeting place

Departure point to be confirmed, currently believed to be Lerwick, Shetland.

Accommodation

Make own arrangements, but members are advised the Voxter field centre is booked around this period which would form a useful base.
SEE: Shetland: 21st -28th July 2025 – Relative Hills Society – https://www.rhsoc.uk/blog/trip/shetland-21-28-july-2025/

Challenges and competences needed

To land on the island you will need to be able to exit from and return to a boat onto a rocky coastline or stoney beach.

Businesses arranged through

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Cost

The trip is estimated to cost £250 based on a full day, although rebated if the full 10hours not required.

Reserve or enquire about trip

1) Email: David to check on availability – davidagilchrist”AT”hotmail.co.uk
2) send £125 deposit to RHSOC treasurer.
(20-49-17 A/c 50603562 quoting (SEST AND YOUR NAME))
barry.k.smith “AT” hotmail.co.uk
3) Email David and Barry to let them know you have paid the deposit.