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This is really a 2-part location, with Hylton Viaduct as the separation line; with each part accessed from the same starting point.

Parking at W3W: ///served.only.live (or across the road in the other car park…) is free.

The car park is next to the burnt-out shell of the Golden Lion pub. You will also find the old ferry tethering post, and a small boat with a large rock in it, next to the car park.

If you don't have a car, South Hylton metro station is only about 500m away.

Other Points of Interest (POIs)
The Wear Hopper 36 is at W3W: ///party.reap.jabs
The Shipwrights pub is at W3W: ///then.horses.gifted

TOAL from W3W: ///arrow.drank.closed, or follow the public footpath further along the river bank and choose a spot to your liking.

The 2 anchors are at W3W: ///economies.prices.study – they lie either side of a path through the trees near the Golden Lion.

Hylton Viaduct is at W3W: ///storms.length.mole

There is a public footpath that goes under the bridge. Follow this path and you will come to the wreck of the Elegant II near the river bank. The last part of this short walk can be wet and muddy, wear appropriate footwear.

A useful TOAL spot is at W3W: ///curiosity.trim.swim – this gives line of sight to both the Elegant II and the viaduct.

For all POIs, watch out for birds and other wildlife.
Enjoy!

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Co-ordinates: 54.90495, -1.456158 • what3words: ///oils.indoor.cotton

TOAL is from the corner of Crestfield and St Chads Streets.

Camden Council don’t have any specific drone bylaws at the moment, but they don’t give permission to fly from their parks.

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Co-ordinates: 51.53061, -0.123907 • what3words: ///fund.spider.wisely

If you don't mind a bit of a walk it is better to use the steps and go to the bottom of the cliff as there is a nice wall to sit on by the sea. Also it means you don't experience quite the same fear of heights by being at the top!

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Co-ordinates: 50.78521, 0.019231 • what3words: ///elbowing.adverbs.engine

It was closed when I went ( should have checked opening times) but potentially an interesting house to visit. Rolling parkland and woodland to explore and a working farm in the grounds.

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Co-ordinates: 51.2776, 0.015309 • what3words: ///admits.toward.modes

The coast line of the Afon Teifi outlet just west of Cardigan as it meets the St. Georges Channel.
The island is Cardigan Island, uninhabited except for a few birds.

I flew from the coastal path which is designated as a Public Footpath. there are a few benches along the way.
Parking is in the uncontrolled, free, hotel carpark with path access from there.

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Co-ordinates: 52.13224, -4.687647 • what3words: ///nearly.sedative.readings

Beware SSSI's around this area, especially during breeding season. Park in town and head South out of town.

Path can be accessed opposite caravan park at ///tour.contained.selling. The path will take you back into town (around 3 miles all in).

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Co-ordinates: 56.99943, -3.38886 • what3words: ///harps.earphones.airbrush

I visited on a wet, windy and very grey day. I suggest you go on a nice sunny clear sky day 😃
There is parking space but no amenities. The lighthouse is open some days but don't know exactly when so if you want to go inside check beforehand to avoid disappointment

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Co-ordinates: 52.0298, -5.073543 • what3words: ///takers.bunkers.manicured

Blairgowrie is a small town in Perthshire, straddling the River Ericht, known as the home of Scottish Fruits greenhouses orchards and raspberry canes surround it. The town centre is small and can be walked in about 10 minutes, but backs onto the river, and a riverside park provides a lovely TOAL place.

Park on the road near the Wellmeadow square and you have an hour free parking.

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Co-ordinates: 56.59195, -3.335388 • what3words: ///desk.voucher.protrude

Good spot to toal gives a great capture of the horseshoe bend on the river with the castle and cathedral in the background, well worth a shot when the trees have autumn colour on.

You might get a warning from the prison as they've extended to zone but you are still within the distance from the prison to get some shots.

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Co-ordinates: 54.7733, -1.576323 • what3words: ///hands.flips.ties

Wide open space in the London Borough of Croydon. Walks, woodland and lakes await.

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Co-ordinates: 51.39879, -0.05546 • what3words: ///librarian.wicked.loss

I parked at the what3words location "rank.theme.rams" at the end of Pasture Lane and took a nice stroll along the river to the location shown on the map. It is a public right of way and was really quiet. But watch out for MTB's and I always gave room for any walkers etc, by moving the drone away.

Clearly privacy ethos living on the boats is to be kept in mind although they were lovely to chat to and just interested.
I then moved to a place nearer to the car park at the lock cafe to maintain visuals.

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Co-ordinates: 52.87805, -1.260413 • what3words: ///stick.epic.strike