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Media City, Salford (By kvetner)

I flew from a bench on the south side of the Manchester Ship Canal. There are plenty of interesting bridges and modern buildings to photograph here, including The Lowry and the Imperial War Museum North.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.47046, -2.297688 • what3words: ///soccer.submit.picked

Manchester Central Library (By kvetner)

There are a few interesting buildings around here (Town Hall, Midland Hotel etc), but the Central Library is the most photogenic.

I've flown a drone here from two different places: once from the steps of the Quaker building, and once while standing within St Peter's Square.

I strongly recommend flying when it's relatively quiet, to avoid being interrupted.

Depending on your drone, you may get a warning about the Manchester city centre flight restriction area: this relates to the prison, and it is not relevant to flying a drone here.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.47811, -2.244816 • what3words: ///reform.note.sorters

Manchester Cathedral (By kvetner)

There is lots to photograph here: Manchester Cathedral, the Corn Exchange, National Football Museum, Victoria Station, etc.

I flew from the pedestrianised area just north-east of the Cathedral, on a suitably quiet day.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.48497, -2.244367 • what3words: ///takes.invite.models

Nether Park Quarry, Drumoak (By kvetner)

This is a sand and gravel quarry, with lots of machinery for those who like that sort of thing.

I parked on the Drumoak side of Park Bridge and walked across. My take off point was next to Keith's Tower, where there is a good view across to the quarry.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 57.07243, -2.328631 • what3words: ///hillside.ballpoint.guard

Scolty Hill, near Banchory (By kvetner)

I parked in the Forestry Commission car park, AB31 6PT. There is normally a parking charge (coins only), but the machine was not in operation when I visited. From there it is a case of following first the first road on foot, then a series of maps trails, some of which are quite steep. Not suitable for anyone with restricted mobility.

The tower at the top is the 1840 monument to General William Burnett: see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scolty_Hill for details.

There are plenty of suitable take-off spots at the top of the hill, but note that it can be very windy.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 57.03548, -2.530784 • what3words: ///fantastic.stooping.daunting

Cambus o'May Bridge (By kvetner)

Parking is usually available in a layby on the main road very nearby - it may be full on very hot days in the summer, in which case, come early.

There are plenty of take-off-and-landing spots available. I flew from the south river bank.

On a hot day, bring swimming gear, the river here is lovely for a dip!

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 57.06578, -2.956887 • what3words: ///suits.bowhead.brilliant

Gasholder, Manchester (By kvetner)

This is one of two gasholders nearby, and has the easier take-off spot.

I parked at the the end of Upper Helena Street, and took off from Ashton Canal Park, where the view of the structure was excellent.

Accessibility: level paths with no steps.

Hazards: Upper Helena Street could win a prize for being one of the filthiest and most repellent streets in Manchester. I would NOT come here in the evening. In daylight there are countless discarded beer cans, drug canisters, broken glass and burnt remains of who-knows-what.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.48695, -2.208167 • what3words: ///humble.device.throw

Snake Pass (By kvetner)

This is a tricky area for drone photography.

Much of the land is owned by the National Trust (see their map https://national-trust.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=59d0d36e5b3a44ae8cc49fe38d47ffd7), and/or by the Peak District National Park (see DEFRA map https://magic.defra.gov.uk/). Both have bye-laws which discourage (NT) or prohibit (PDNP) flying drones from their land.

PDNP bye-laws: https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/96332/Byelaws-for-Access-Land-1996.pdf

I've placed the marker at a roadside car park which is outside the NT land and not part of PDNP access land.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.41962, -1.837045 • what3words: ///warblers.sundial.jacuzzi

Deansgate Square, Manchester (By kvetner)

This is a fascinating urban location with great photograph opportunities for those who don't mind the challenges of take-off-and-landing in a street environment.

The photo shows Elizabeth Tower (during construction), but the adjacent Deansgate Square is also hugely photogenic, especially at night.

On-street parking is free-of-charge after 8pm.

The main challenge at this site is maintaining a safe take-off-and-landing (TOAL) location. Flying at a quiet time of day is obviously helpful, but other safety measures may be needed e.g. a spotter (in case of drunks etc); use of a car roof for TOAL etc.

I would not recommend flying here if you are not very familiar with the drone safety regulations at the time of flying and have no previous experience in this sort of location.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.47194, -2.253415 • what3words: ///clips.dots.method

River Irwell, Manchester (By kvetner)

This is a spot on the riverside path where it's easy to take-off-and-land when it's not too busy.

There are good views of the railway (including the Ordsall Chord), and beyond towards the Science and Industry Museum and central Manchester.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.47767, -2.261137 • what3words: ///paths.pound.stray

Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port (By kvetner)

There's a little spot on the waterside path (indicated by the marker) which is ok at quiet times (when the museum is closed!) At other times it is likely to be too busy.

As well as views of the waterways museum, there are good views of the Ship Canal, across to Liverpool, and of occasional interesting boats.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.28855, -2.891102 • what3words: ///drum.kept.forest

Dunham Massey (By kvetner)

I parked near the Swan with Two Nicks and followed a footpath west, just north of the River Bollin. The ground can be boggy here after bad weather or flooding.

Fair warning: Dunham Massey itself is National Trust property open to the public, and they have bye-laws forbidding you from flying "conveyances" or causing a nuisance while you are on their land. I've positioned the marker in an area that they do definitely own, but outside the Dunham Massey property itself. I've flown here without any problem more than once, and took the view that I wasn't flying a conveyance and wasn't causing a nuisance. But NT may take a different view, and anyone flies here at their own risk.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.38263, -2.404761 • what3words: ///prevents.bought.revisits

Wythenshawe Park (By kvetner)

Manchester City Council don't seem to have a no-drone policy, so I believe you can fly here so long as you obey normal drone code requirements.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.40467, -2.28654 • what3words: ///vent.goods.scuba

Victoria Theatre, Salford (By kvetner)

Victoria Theatre is a Grade II Listed building, built in 1899 and currently abandoned.

It's not the best looking building from the outside, much more interesting inside!

There is ample parking nearby.

I took off from the back lane immediately adjacent to the Theatre, but VLOS for some views may require a different spot.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.49126, -2.258904 • what3words: ///intend.sulk.mostly

Barton Swing Aqueduct (By kvetner)

Park on the Old Barton Road just west of the main road. A path leads east to the Bridgewater Canal, where there are several areas where a small drone can take off and land. The path is step-free.

Hazards: pedestrians on the canal towpath. And this is an FRZ, so permission is required.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.47486, -2.352407 • what3words: ///affair.letter.editor

Stockport Pyramid (By kvetner)

At the time of writing this building is unoccupied, and there are some interesting views of it to be had, especially when the sun is reflected in the glazing.

My take-off-and-landing spot was from the public footpath on the east side of the property.

Hazards: pedestrians, cyclists, road traffic.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.40797, -2.175626 • what3words: ///ducks.copy.waddled

Stockport Railway Viaduct (By kvetner)

This is probably the main landmark in all of Stockport!

I flew from a public footway on the north side of the A5145, where there were a couple of benches.

Hazards: railway, roads, footway users.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.41058, -2.166749 • what3words: ///crazy.mount.daily

Church of St David, Llanwrtyd (By kvetner)

Lovely little Church in an isolated rural area, with great hilly landscapes nearby to photograph as well.

Parking right opposite the Church, and the area was quiet when I visited on a midweek morning.

Hazards: not many, unless the Red kites in the area take an interest.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 52.11678, -3.661082 • what3words: ///contained.flats.searches

Castlefield, Manchester (By kvetner)

This is a fascinating area of Manchester with lots of historic and modern architecture and infrastructure, and great views of the city centre.

I've used two take-off-and-landing points:

https://what3words.com/steps.rapid.above
This is a quite little path down from the main street, nobody else was there for the duration of two flights. I would not use this location late at night as it is unlit and anti-social behaviour could be expected.

https://what3words.com/sorry.achieving.resort
This is a canal-side path with benches for seating. It is close to a number of businesses and may only be practical at quiet times. I used it late on a quiet evening and was not approached at all.

Hazards: this is often a busy area for pedestrians. Note that many of the boats on the canal are used as homes, and there are several businesses and domestic buildings in close proximity. There can also be bird-life (seagulls and geese while I was there).

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.4745, -2.256494 • what3words: ///woven.useful.palace

Brunswick Wharf, Manchester (By kvetner)

This is an urban location with good views of the River Irwell in central Manchester, and across the Manchester cityscape.

My take-off-and-land location was at the mouth of the long-disused Brunswick Wharf / Brunswick Basin (a canal which branched off the river and ran underground). After dark, it was quiet and I saw nobody else while I was there. It is accessible from Water Street M3 4JQ. Walk south past the Marriott Victoria and Albert Hotel, then follow footpaths west alongside the disused basin once past the hotel forecourt. This leads to a riverside path with some suitable spots to take-off right next to the bascule bridge.

Accessibility: There is no parking on street, but other parking is available nearby and then it's a five-minute walk. The TOAL point was accessible via steps.

Hazards: It's a city-centre environment so there are pedestrians, cars, trains etc, and sometimes boats on the river during the daytime. You may be challenged by security from the hotel or nearby sites, so if concerned about that you may want to notify the police about your flight in advance. Brunswick Basin itself is not well-lit after dark, and there could be anti-social use after dark. During the daytime I would not expect this.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.47927, -2.257595 • what3words: ///vest.gravy.speaks

Mayfield, Manchester (By kvetner)

This is an urban location from which Manchester Piccadilly station, the old Mayfield Depot and the cityscape can be photographed.

My take-off-and-landing location was roadside on Rachel Street (M12 6HG). However, there are several back streets around here which are little used outside daylight hours.

Accessibility: straightforward. There are no parking restrictions.

Hazards: Highly urban location where you may be challenged during daylight hours; I was here after sunset. Pedestrians, cars and trains will be present nearby. Note this location is close to a red light district, so there could be other forms of unwelcome attention: it's a fairly scuzzy area after dark. I was here for over an hour and saw only one other person in that time (security guard for the Mayfield site).

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.47462, -2.223077 • what3words: ///truth.chip.jukebox

Etihad Campus, Manchester (By kvetner)

This was a good place to photograph the canal, tramway and several nearby sports grounds including MCFC Etihad Stadium.

My take-off-and-land spot was on the south side of Ashton Canal as shown by the marker. This can be reached via a small footbridge from the towpath on the north side of the Canal.

I parked on Stuart Street, M11 4DQ, and followed the towpath from opposite the entrance to Philips Park. On a Sunday morning it was fairly quiet, although this was possibly largely because the canal towpath was blocked for construction work and there may be more people around when this is reopened.

Accessibility: Straightforward paths with no steps although some steep sections of path. Probably unsuitable for wheelchairs.

Hazards: I was there in May, and geese on the canal were a hazard (protective of goslings at this time of year!) There are pedestrians using the canal, and a tramway and other footpaths close by. There is the possibility of security staff from one of the nearby sports sites taking an interest, so if concerned, it may be worth notifying police of your plans in advance.

DJI drones: This location is within a DJI authorisation zone, this needs to be unlocked in advance using the DJI Fly Safe Self Unlocking website.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.48545, -2.204259 • what3words: ///when.gallons.taps

Lostock lime beds (By kvetner)

These colourful lime beds (official name Griffiths Road Lagoons) deal with waste product from the nearby Tara Chemicals soda ash plant.

I used two take-off points. There is a car park at the end of Farm Road in Rudheath, CW9 7DY. Footpaths lead northwest and then northeast to ///care.blunt.hurray, a spot with clear views. Hazards are power lines and occasional dog walkers.

There is also a car park heading north on the A556. At the time of my visit, this is closed to cars, but you can park in a layby on the A556 and walk round. It can also be accessed from the end of Cookes Lane. Rough take-off location ///this.neck.hope. Some walkers and cyclists use this path.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.256, -2.47124 • what3words: ///final.flies.tiles

Irlam Locks (By kvetner)

I parked right next to the Locks following directions to postcode M41 6TZ on the east side of the Manchester Ship Canal. From there, a canal-side path led south and provided a suitable take-off point. This is >150m from the housing on the west side of the Canal.

If you continue far enough south you can fly from just outside the Barton City Airport FRZ, alternatively you can seek their permission to fly within the FRZ.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.44272, -2.40945 • what3words: ///segregate.blueberry.promoted

Willington Power Station (By kvetner)

Accessibility: There is space to park in front of the abandoned power station, or in the town nearby.

Hazards: The site is on the edge of the Derby Flight Restriction Zone. There is space to fly without entering the FRZ, or permission could be obtained. The other main hazard is proximity to road traffic, depending on selected take-off-and-landing site.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 52.85496, -1.540285 • what3words: ///ruins.climber.postings

Frodsham Wind Farm (By kvetner)

Accessibility: Follow road directions to Moorditch Lane, WA6 7BT. There are several places at the side of the road which can be used for parking and take-off-and-landing. I parked at https://what3words.com/vocal.finely.placed.

Hazards: Obviously the wind turbines are a hazard, and there are overhead power lines here as well. South east of the suggested parking spot there is Hover Force activity centre (recreational area, when open) and also the site used by Runcorn Model Flying Association (https://what3words.com/trucks.tamed.urban). Please either stay well clear or contact them to let them know you are there.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.29765, -2.743465 • what3words: ///fish.enhancement.transfers

Pomona Strand, Manchester (By kvetner)

This is an area of waste ground suitable for flying in Open subcategories A1 and A2. I've positioned the marker to indicate a spot 150m away from the nearest buildings.

There are good aerial views towards Manchester city centre, Salford, Media City, Old Trafford etc.

Hazards: The area is derelict and sometimes there is anti-social use: I suggest be especially wary after dark. Possibility of drug needles etc on the ground.

Accessibility: I parked on Cornbrook Road next to Bennet Brothers (M15 4WB). There is a gap in the fence leading to Pomona Strand. There has been access in the past from Pomona Wharf / Waterways Avenue, and from the south end of Pomona Strand, but I haven't checked these recently.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.46922, -2.270758 • what3words: ///jumpy.pilots.rinse

Beeston Castle (By kvetner)

This is an English Heritage site so you can't take off or land within the site without their permission.

I parked in the EH car park (£3 for non-members) and walked to https://w3w.co/cardinal.hotels.satellite, which is on a public footpath. There was a handy tree stump to set up gear clear of the muddy path.

Accessibility: the footpath is accessed via kissing gates and a few steps, and can get very muddy in wet weather.

Hazards: the castle sits on a rocky outcrop roughly 120m high, so your drone ceiling may need adjusting to fly higher. However there were several low-flying light aircraft when I visited, and they may not all maintain full clearance above the castle. Also dogs and dog walkers.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.12783, -2.691793 • what3words: ///quietest.soils.keys

Bidston Hill (By kvetner)

Hill with good views over Birkenhead, Wallasey etc, and two interesting buildings: the Bidston Windmill, and Bidston Observatory.

Hazards: The area is popular with walkers, so avoid busy times.

Parking: I parked on Boundary Road near the entrance to the nature reserve / urban farm car park: postcode CH43 7PD, although you can park in the car park itself during its opening hours.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.39625, -3.073307 • what3words: ///strict.period.scare

Carrington Estate, Trafford (By kvetner)

The Carrington Estate covers a wide area between Sale, Carrington and Partington in Trafford. It is privately owned, and crossed by some public footpaths as well as a series of "permissive paths", which the owner allows the public to use for leisure except for certainy prohibited activities (quad biking etc).

Photography opportunities include agricultural land plus former and current industrial sites.

Accessibility: several of the paths are rutted and muddy, especially in winter, and sometimes overgrown in the winter. Walking boots or a mountain bike are advisable. Some paths are only accessible through narrow barriers which may not be suitable for wheelchairs.

Hazards: several overhead power lines especially towards the north west. Other footpath users.

Parking: On the west side of the area, I have parked at Heath Farm Lane https://w3w.co/importing.describes.cheeses, the track heading east is barred to vehicles ok on foot or bicycle, and gives access to many of the paths in the area. On the east edge, I have parked near Firsway Health Centre (https://w3w.co/dreams.term.yard), there is a path heading north-west into the estate about 100m west along Firs Way road.

Take-off spots: The pin indicates an area of hardstanding (https://w3w.co/schooling.jump.awaiting) accessible via paths from Heath Farm Lane. Very secluded but significant magnetic interference from metal in the concrete surfacing. Other take-off spots that I have used include the following, but there are several places adjacent to fields which are suitable so long as you avoid disturbance to other path users:

https://w3w.co/unearthly.mouse.resonates

https://w3w.co/housework.tables.vegans

https://w3w.co/woven.cheat.homes

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.41705, -2.403817 • what3words: ///assemble.deploying.chariots

Mersey Gateway (North Bank of Mersey) (By kvetner)

Park at the south end of Tan House Lane, WA8 0SW. Follow the footpath south and across the level crossing. There are several places along the cycle path suitable for take-off and landing, but I used a wooden platform at https://w3w.co/funny.cracks.chest.

There is generally level access but steps down to the platform mentioned.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.36006, -2.712369 • what3words: ///rooms.invent.pies

Britannia Bridge (By kvetner)

I parked next to St Mary's Church LL61 6AD and accessed the shoreline near the Nelson Statue via a public footpath.

It is also possible to reach the shoreline east of the bridge from a footpath running from the south edge of the Gwesty Carrey Bran Hotel LL61 5YH, or from a slipway on the south of the Menai Strait (footpath starting from Treborth Botanic Garden LL57 2RQ and heading north west). The path down to the slipway can be extremely slippery.

Hazards: power lines run alongside the bridge.

Accessibility: the site I flew from is very definitely not step free.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.21629, -4.18606 • what3words: ///passages.thread.strapping

Menai Suspension Bridge (By kvetner)

I parked at the nearby Waitrose (2 hour limit, customers only), but it's worth trying right below the bridge on Beach Road where there is space for a few cars in an area without double yellow lines.

The Wales Coastal Path leads west from Beach Road, and there are opportunities to take of from the side of the path (if not busy) or shoreline below the path (depending on the tide).

Hazards: dog walkers and other path users; buildings to the north.

Accessibility: the coastal path has step free access at this point but there is no step-free access to the shore, and note that Beach Road is steep and has no proper footways.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.22001, -4.163274 • what3words: ///climate.forces.petrified

Sale Water Park (By kvetner)

There is free parking at the visitor centre in the water park (M33 2LX). The pin shows my take-off point, a field with rough grass which can either be flattened, or there are paths that provide space. To the east there is a well-trimmed field, but this is used by Parkway Model Flying Club, who don't like drones, judging from their signs.

Main hazards are overhead power lines and dog walkers. Some of the area around the water park is a nature reserve.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.43198, -2.294315 • what3words: ///hotel.relax.serves

Colliers Moss Common (By kvetner)

Parking options include Evergreen Way (WA9 4ZS) and Broad Lane (WA5 4DS). I parked in front of the gates at https://w3w.co/larger.ratio.declines.

Even at the weekend, the area was not busy. I recommend a bicycle to get around it. As well as the parkland area, you can film the Burtonwood Brewery from here.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.4392, -2.673022 • what3words: ///during.speedily.confident

Woodcote Road Solar Farm, Sale (By kvetner)

I parked at the end of Woodhouse Lane (https://what3words.com/scam.quest.stale, postcode M33 4WR). From there, go around the gates that block the road heading west, and follow the footpaths to the north and then north-west. There is space at https://what3words.com/list.door.await to take-off without obstructing footpaths.

Key hazards: dog walker and dogs, and there is an overhead power line very close by. The take-off location suggested is at least 150m clear of the nearby residential area.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.41372, -2.369742 • what3words: ///hogs.bags.eaten

Astley Green Colliery (By kvetner)

I parked just off Lower Green Lane and followed a footpath through Whitehead Hall Meadow. A network of footpaths east of the site has several suitable take-off locations. Access via the Bridgewater Canal towpath should also be possible.

Beware dog walkers and dogs, and note Astley Green housing may be a congested area. Particularly note the nearby Barton City Airport FRZ - low-flying aircraft may stray outside the FRZ.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.49537, -2.446626 • what3words: ///shifters.vase.oppose

Lake on Longstone Moor (By kvetner)

I parked at https://what3words.com/infinite.velocity.escapades.

You can fly from beside the dried-up lake, from where you park, or a nearby public footpath. However, note that the lake area has plenty of warning signs (quicksand).

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.26479, -1.701679 • what3words: ///snoring.petition.sharpens

Manchester Ship Canal near Trafford Centre (By kvetner)

Parking is available on Old Barton Road (M41 7LF), the abandoned road leads west along the south bank of the Manchester Ship Canal. Alternatively, parking may be available at Chill Factore, there is then a walking route along the roads towards the David Lloyd tennis centre.

There are a couple of spots between the old highway and the ship canal to fly from. The old highway itself is used by walkers and cyclists.

Hazards: there is housing to the north of the Ship Canal, and the David Lloyd centre nearby. There is a large area of (inaccessible) waste ground between this spot and Trafford Park where a safe separation distance can be maintained from buildings.

At the time of writing, Barton City Airport accept applications for drone flight permission via an online form; permission is easier during evenings or very early morning when the aerodrome is not in regular use.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.47134, -2.359411 • what3words: ///punt.spin.talked

Silver Jubilee Bridge, River Mersey (By kvetner)

I parked on Parsonage Road, Widnes. A public footpath runs west under the two bridges, and there is an open concrete area on the river bank at https://what3words.com/camps.crowned.safely where I took off from.

Hazards: this site is clear of the Liverpool Airport flight restriction zone (at date of flying), but note that DJI's no-fly zone extends across much of the river (height limit of 60m imposed unless you arrange a temporary unlock). The footpath was not busy when I flew (Saturday morning). The take-off point is >150m clear from housing and from the road/rail bridges, but note there are commercial buildings and a school playing field nearby. Also: seagulls!

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.34928, -2.740083 • what3words: ///host.dreams.barn

TSS Duke of Lancaster (By kvetner)

You can park for free at Abakhan Fabrics, where there is a cafe and public toilets. Footpaths run down to the shore on either side of a water channel, these are both public footpaths. Fly from the footpath or the shore (the east footpath leads to better clear space for take-off and landing).

Hazards: pedestrians using the paths, a railway line, and various overhead cables.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.30651, -3.235672 • what3words: ///suave.crunched.negotiators

Warrington Transporter Bridge (By kvetner)

I parked at Warrington Animal Welfare, postcode WA1 1NA. From there, follow a footpath south-west to the edge of a farmer's field, there is good space here for take-off and landing. You can continue on the path down to the river bank and along to the right to maintain VLOS, but note that the industrial areas east and west of the bridge may be counted as a "congested area".

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.38389, -2.607835 • what3words: ///raced.port.shave

Ladybower Reservoir (By kvetner)

Park on the A6013 north of Yorkshire Bridge Inn, or at Heatherdene Car Park nearby.

Marker pin placed on a Public Right of Way, note that off the PROW there may be no permission from private landowners to take-off/land (reservoir is owned by Severn Trent Water).

Popular spot with walkers and cyclists so keep off the path and avoid busy times of day.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.36653, -1.704448 • what3words: ///unusable.loads.boardroom

Marple Aqueduct (By kvetner)

I walked along the canal towpath from Station Road (it's roughly one mile's walk), but it is possible to drive along a small road immediately west of the canal, and park near the end. This road is private, but used by others for this purpose. At the aqueduct, there is a footpath from the north end running down below, with a good area to fly from next to a bench. Be careful of trees and remaining 50m from the structures and railway.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.40724, -2.068852 • what3words: ///screening.terminology.clip

Dream, St. Helens (By kvetner)

Dream is a 2009 sculpture and a piece of public art by Jaume Plensa in Sutton, St Helens, Merseyside.

It was funded through The Big Art Project in coordination with the Arts Council England, The Art Fund and Channel 4.

There is a free car park at WA9 4RU on Jubits Lane.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.40997, -2.722249 • what3words: ///tender.factored.spellings


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