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21st Jul 2023  11:40  by Jodie-trigs

FB Number: S2484  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Day trip to the Steep Holm run by volunteers from the Kenneth Allsop Memorial Trust. Interesting Island with lots of remains of Victorian and WWII gun batteries and underground ammunition stores. The Barracks are now used as a cafe/souvenir shop to raise money to maintain the Island. The trigpoint is at the centre of the Island, accessed via different paths around the Island. Good 360 views but a lot of noisy seagulls flying around.

Steep Holme Trigpoint
Steep Holme Flush Bracket

21st Jul 2023  11:11  by DeniseMc

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Wild spot with noisy soaring gulls. On 12 hour day trip ( can only land at high tide) with Bay Island Voyages from Weston. Fascinating island with good tea shop for reading a book!

21st Jul 2023  11:11  by RichardM

Gridref: ST 22905 60714   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Standard square concrete, guano covered. Nice views of S Wales coast and Flat Holm. Cumulus forming and westerly wind picking up. Day trip from Western-super-Mare. Start on the stepped path from just W of the barracks, path all the way.

9th Sep 2021  00:00  by [email protected]

FB Number: S2484  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

27th Jul 2021  11:16  by vegibagger

FB Number: S2484  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Seagull Guano convered, but delighted to be on Steep Holm at last... Fourth time lucky after three windy weather cancellations in 2018/19. Original shallow letter plug. Repainted it, but needn't have brought paint as the volunteer custodians could've provided it plus power washer. Though it looks like years since last paint they say it's not now much more than 2-3 years. Gulls will muck it up again pretty quickly.

Trig selfie ©vegibagger
FB ©vegibagger
Top 'face' ©vegibagger

11th Jul 2021  09:10  by gower lad

FB Number: S2484  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Joined party of hardened geocachers for day trip from Penarth in the company of volunteers from the trust who own the island who joined us from Weston-super-mare. They opened up the visitor centre, did maintenance and provided refreshments. In the late breeding season the racket from the hundreds if not thousands of gulls living on the island was endless and the cocktail of unusual flowering flora, guano and decomposing carcasses of unfortunate birds provided a most unique aroma. Shadowing the geocachers as they searched out every cache on the island was most entertaining then settled down for some serious tea drinking and R and R for what is inevitably a long day. The return journey on a high speed rib via Weston with Weston to Penarth in 15 minutes at 38 knots was most exhilarating.

11th Jul 2021  09:10  by Father Ted

FB Number: S2484  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

This has been my closest unvisited pillar to home for quite some time so it was good to get it crossed off the list. Took the RIB run by Bay Island Voyages from Cardiff for a 12 hour visit on the island. It seemed as if I had been up all morning when we arrived at the pillar at 9am. Some of the paths were feint as there haven't been visitors here since 2019. The trig however was still clear and easily found. Now what to do wit the other 10 hours on the island! Luckily enough it soon past exploring different things and in good company and reading about the island........ and eating cake.

15th Sep 2019  12:26  by Moacky

FB Number: S2484  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

My third attempt to reach Steep Holme. Well worth the wait.

6th Jul 2019  10:00  by Dusty

FB Number: S2484  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Pillar
Spider
Flush Bracket

20th Jun 2019  12:06  by bobandjenny

FB Number: 2484  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

31st May 2018  09:55  by boblynoriho

FB Number: S2484  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

I highly recommend the boat trip out to the island (run by the Kenneth Allsop Memorial Trust) - 12 hours is more than enough time to fully explore the island and visit the trigpoint at the top. Late August/September is the best time to visit because then the gulls won't be around to annoy you!

Steep Holm trigpoint Trigpoint in need of a wash and a lick of paint as the seagulls seem to be using it for target practice... Flat Holm can be seen in the background.©boblynoriho

25th Jul 2017  10:26  by M0ZGB

FB Number: S2484  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Great views but aggessive Gulls and carcases lying around make this a place you don't want to hang around at. Can take a bit of finding at first.

Steep Holm trig point

26th Jun 2017  21:56  by T-Bagger

FB Number: S2484  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

5th Sep 2016  10:55  by arranc

Gridref: ST 22907 60723   FB Number: S2484  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

23rd Jul 2016  11:21  by evsbaggsy

FB Number: S2484  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

A fab place for a visit. We explored every nook and cranny of the island and used much of the 12 hours we were here discovering all there was. It's worth talking to the wardens to make sure you don't miss anything. I was here for a geocaching event so the fact this is a YOSM made it even better.

On top of the island!

19th Sep 2015  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: ST 22907 60722   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Luckily for me, my first attempt and weather OK for boat trip. However, it was a very LONG day - about 12 hours due to tides. Small shop/cafe/museum, archaeological dig site, war time buildings - all thoroughly explored within the hour! Best place to sit/read/meditate (?!) at landing side of island, the rest is totally covered with brambles - OK whilst sun is up. Very grateful for opportunity to visit via "public transport" but you have to be keen!

16th Jun 2014  10:17  by plet56

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

Second attempt after first trip in 2012 was cancelled due to bad weather. Impressive location but do the gulls ever stop! Lots of chicks about. Maybe they'd be a bit less aggressive earlier or later in the year.

11th Aug 2013  08:41  by Chaotica_UK

FB Number: S2484  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Fab place, logged as part of the Steep Holm trip

26th May 2013  12:16  by Lone Hunter

FB Number: S2484  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Visited on a caching event to steep holm.

26th May 2013  12:00  by Simonthebridge

FB Number: S2484  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Discovered whilst on a geocaching Event on the Island! Just had to avoid the dive bombing seagulls!!

19th Aug 2012  13:00  by The Odyssians

FB Number: S2484  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

On Steep Holm for a Geocaching Event. We arranged to meet up at the trig point for a group photo.

19th Aug 2012  13:00  by Swan-of-Avon

FB Number: S2484  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Visited whilst on a Geocaching event. Other attendees introduced me to Trigpointing and this is my first one. Super Day

19th Aug 2012  13:00  by carrie_and_chloe

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

visited whilst at Steep Holme for a geocaching event - Chloe was presented with a birthday card here x

rose on top

19th Aug 2012  13:00  by BRISTOLIAN

FB Number: S2484  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Discovered whilst attending Geocaching event on the Island.

At Geocaching event I'm the one who's circled.©BRISTOLIAN

19th Aug 2012  13:00  by CornishGazza

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Stunning location, visited whilst attending a geocaching event.

19th Aug 2012  12:30  by Maple Leaf

FB Number: S2484  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Steep Holm There was a red rose sitting on top of the trig when I got there.©Maple Leaf

2nd Aug 2011  11:24  by gutlord62

FB Number: S2484  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great location and views. Boat ride over exhilirating, spent more time in the air than on the water. Lot of history to see on the island, but watch out for the gulls!

29th Aug 2010  15:18  by gcowcill

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 4/10

8th Aug 2009  20:44  by Fuchsiamagic

Gridref: ST 22904 60717   FB Number: S2484  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Surprised to find a trig point here! It's in good condition and well looked after.

7th Aug 2009  20:51  by captain gore-tex

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 9/10

Found with the rest of the gang on tour to Steep Holm

7th Aug 2009  17:29  by alpharino

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Found on a CITO event

©alpharino

7th Aug 2009  17:05  by walk tall

FB Number: S2484  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

YSM130 Steep Holm Great location in the middle of the Bristol Channel, on the island for a CITO Event.

Trig point on Steep Holm with my GPS on it Great views off the island. Flat Holm in the background

7th Aug 2009  16:09  by Hawke-Eyes

FB Number: S2484  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Our first trigppoint found. What a stunning location, we had a lovely sunny day on our visit

Hawke-Eyes at the trig point ©Hawke-Eyes

7th Aug 2009  14:00  by The Imp

FB Number: S2484  Condition: Good  Score: 10/10

Fantastic views from this location over Bristol Channel to Wales, Somerset & devon. trig in Very good condion. Visited while on a CITO on island

Steep Hilm Trig Point

7th Aug 2009  13:09  by sniffadogz

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 8/10

Finally got to the island. Good views all around.

7th Aug 2009  11:15  by Trigger

FB Number: S2484  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

7th Aug 2009  11:10  by signyred

FB Number: S2484  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Visited on a the CITO event organised by some of the Weston MEGA committee

This could be any old trig but it isn\'t! ©signyred
My Hi-Tec caching gear - don\'t know how those co-ords are there!! ©signyred

26th Apr 2009  15:35  by g4wsb

Gridref: ST 22905 60719   FB Number: S2484  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

©g4wsb
©g4wsb

28th Sep 2008  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S2484  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

vgc, metal cap, shallow letters. From just W of visitor centre (old Barracks), path leads N then E thru brambly scrub, passing trig. Hazy view N to Flat Holm. Interesting little island, with Victorian and WW2 defences. In care of Kenneth Allsop Trust, who do regular boat trips on the Bristol Queen, from Knightstone Harbour, Weston. WIth your own boat, technically it may be possible to stealth it by landing an the (virtual) South Landing, c50m W of Calf Rock. But the Trust usually have someone on the island, and anyway, why bother? Went across with my brother who lives locally - 3rd time lucky. Didnt book early enough last year, and our first 2008 attempt was weathered out. So this turned out to be my last surviving pillar in the Southwest. Got onto Calf Rock and Tower Rock too - neither are difficult. Trust staff recalled another trigger visiting this year: Norman Baxter she thought. Think I might have got carried away with the camera ...

S2484 cap ©peregrinus
S2484 trig ©peregrinus
S2484 and Flat Holm.jpg ©peregrinus
Summit Battery - a pillar but not the trig Had a slotted top - not for triangulation I assume.©peregrinus
Andy on Calf Rock at low tide ©peregrinus
Steep Holm beach from Tower Rock summit ©peregrinus
Shingle bar at low tide Brean Down behind©peregrinus
Steep Holm beach at low tide ©peregrinus
Canoeist and Flat Holm This guy had just paddled across from Clevedon via Flat Holm - a round trip of almost 30mi©peregrinus
Disembarking from the Bristol Queen ©peregrinus
G3R 7 inch cannon One of several left over from pre WW2 times©peregrinus
WW2 searchlight station at Rudder Rock One of four on the island. Set low so they could i/d warships by silhouette©peregrinus

15th Sep 2008  11:00  by write and mane

Gridref: ST 22881 60691   FB Number: S2484  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Step Holm Trig Point Flat Holm is in the background©write and mane
Step Holm Trig Flush Bracket ©write and mane

1st Sep 2004  12:15  by maurice

FB Number: S2484  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Good views to the Somerset and South Wales coasts. Pillar was re painted today by a volunteer of the Kenneth Allsop Memorial Trust. The trust organises boat trips to the island from Weston-super-mare.

1st Aug 2004  14:59  by glyn.curtis7

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Slightly damaged  Score: 9/10

Steep Holm (note no "e" on the end) Flat Holm and it's lighthouse can bee seen in the haze. Great views from the middle of the Bristol Channel. Surrounded by many sea bird nests. Only possible to visit by organised trips from the Kenneth Allsop Memorial Trust

Pre the paint job :) Picture taken out of interest, before I knew about this website.

14th May 1990  12:00  by jonglew

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Lovely remote trig, the best kind to bag. Came over to Steep Holme when we lived in Weston-super-Mare back in the 90's. We weren't doing trigs then, but remember seeing it so have claimed a retro-bag on it. Logging it now in 2012.