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Silda Wick

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Shetland

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Silda Wick

Big Holm and the cliffs below Gillis Field On the east side of the Lambhoga peninsula, from the Wick of Tresta.
Big Holm and the cliffs below Gillis Field Credit: Mike Pennington

Silda Wick is a small coastal inlet located on the island of Shetland, Scotland. It is characterized by its tranquil waters and picturesque surroundings, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers.

Situated along the North Sea, Silda Wick offers stunning views of the open ocean and the rugged cliffs that line its shores. The area is known for its rich marine life, making it a haven for birdwatchers and seal spotters. The wick is also home to a variety of fish species, attracting anglers who come to try their luck in the waters.

The estuary of Silda Wick is fed by a small creek, which flows through the surrounding hills and valleys. The creek provides a serene and peaceful atmosphere, where visitors can relax and enjoy the gentle sound of running water.

Due to its remote location, Silda Wick remains relatively untouched by human activity, providing a pristine and unspoiled natural environment. The surrounding area is characterized by rolling hills, heather-covered moorland, and peat bogs, offering a unique and breathtaking landscape for hikers and nature lovers.

Access to Silda Wick is primarily by foot or boat, as there are no major roads leading directly to the area. However, this adds to its charm and seclusion, allowing visitors to truly immerse themselves in the beauty of the Scottish countryside.

Overall, Silda Wick is a hidden gem on the island of Shetland, offering visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life and connect with nature in its purest form.

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Silda Wick Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.584293/-0.88895042 or Grid Reference HU6089. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Big Holm and the cliffs below Gillis Field On the east side of the Lambhoga peninsula, from the Wick of Tresta.
Big Holm and the cliffs below Gillis Field
On the east side of the Lambhoga peninsula, from the Wick of Tresta.
Outer Dale, Lambhoga, Fetlar
Outer Dale, Lambhoga, Fetlar
North of Hoganeap, Lambhoga, Fetlar
North of Hoganeap, Lambhoga, Fetlar
Three Geos, Hoganeap, Fetlar Although this area seems to be named Three Stacks on the OS 1:10000 map, I am informed by Andrew Leaper of Fetlar that the area in the photo is named Three Geos and that Three Stacks is further north along the coast.
Three Geos, Hoganeap, Fetlar
Although this area seems to be named Three Stacks on the OS 1:10000 map, I am informed by Andrew Leaper of Fetlar that the area in the photo is named Three Geos and that Three Stacks is further north along the coast.
South Geo of Heoganeap, Fetlar
South Geo of Heoganeap, Fetlar
Seabirds, Hillidin, Lambhoga, Fetlar Common Guillemots (Uria aalge) and Black-legged Kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla).
Seabirds, Hillidin, Lambhoga, Fetlar
Common Guillemots (Uria aalge) and Black-legged Kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla).
Black-legged Kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla), Hillidin, Lambhoga, Fetlar
Black-legged Kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla), Hillidin, Lambhoga, Fetlar
Common Guillemots (Uria aalge), Hillidin, Lambhoga, Fetlar
Common Guillemots (Uria aalge), Hillidin, Lambhoga, Fetlar
Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla), Hillidin, Lambhoga, Fetlar
Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla), Hillidin, Lambhoga, Fetlar
Looking north from path up to Lamb Hoga There is a very good track from the car park beside Fetlar Kirk up onto Lamb Hoga with views to Out Skerries, Bressay and across the whole of Fetlar. I had assumed that Lamb Hoga would be pronounced as written but oh no, it's pronounced as a single word "Lahmuga" with the stress on the first sylable "Lahm".
Looking north from path up to Lamb Hoga
There is a very good track from the car park beside Fetlar Kirk up onto Lamb Hoga with views to Out Skerries, Bressay and across the whole of Fetlar. I had assumed that Lamb Hoga would be pronounced as written but oh no, it's pronounced as a single word "Lahmuga" with the stress on the first sylable "Lahm".
The Peat Road The bogs of Lamb Hoga provided Fetlar with high quality fuel. Every year, islanders would move to the peninsula to cast and dry peats. The fuel was then taken off via this road or by boat across to Aith for the eastern side of the island. The beach at Tresta is in the background along with Vord Hill.
The Peat Road
The bogs of Lamb Hoga provided Fetlar with high quality fuel. Every year, islanders would move to the peninsula to cast and dry peats. The fuel was then taken off via this road or by boat across to Aith for the eastern side of the island. The beach at Tresta is in the background along with Vord Hill.
Peat Road, Lamb Hoga The route which was used to carry winter fuel off the bogs of Lamb Hoga up to the 1950s.
Peat Road, Lamb Hoga
The route which was used to carry winter fuel off the bogs of Lamb Hoga up to the 1950s.
Bog, Lamb Hoga The west side of Gillis Field which was the source of Fetlar's peat. The moorland is now home to many bonxies and they were pretty mean today.
Bog, Lamb Hoga
The west side of Gillis Field which was the source of Fetlar's peat. The moorland is now home to many bonxies and they were pretty mean today.
Bog, Lamb Hoga Above Rams Ness on the southwest corner of Fetlar. This was the source of much of the island's peat and folk moved here to peat houses for two weeks every year to gather the winter fuel. The peat houses were simple bothies.
Bog, Lamb Hoga
Above Rams Ness on the southwest corner of Fetlar. This was the source of much of the island's peat and folk moved here to peat houses for two weeks every year to gather the winter fuel. The peat houses were simple bothies.
Shore of Lamb Hoga Near Rams Ness, Fetlar.
Shore of Lamb Hoga
Near Rams Ness, Fetlar.
Moorland, Lamb Hoga Drier ground than the Gillis Field plateau above. This corner of the peninsula was once farmed.
Moorland, Lamb Hoga
Drier ground than the Gillis Field plateau above. This corner of the peninsula was once farmed.
The Dale A shallow reentrant on the boggy Lamb Hoga plateau. There is a view over the Wick of Tresta towards Aithbank where peats cut here were once landed.
The Dale
A shallow reentrant on the boggy Lamb Hoga plateau. There is a view over the Wick of Tresta towards Aithbank where peats cut here were once landed.
The Peat Road Lamb Hoga was the source of Fetlar's peat and this was one of the ways the peat was carried to the crofts. Much of the peat was taken out by boat and landed at Airthbank.
The Peat Road
Lamb Hoga was the source of Fetlar's peat and this was one of the ways the peat was carried to the crofts. Much of the peat was taken out by boat and landed at Airthbank.
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Silda Wick is located at Grid Ref: HU6089 (Lat: 60.584293, Lng: -0.88895042)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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