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Llynnau Mymbyr - Capel Curig - Wales UK

Llynnau Mymbyr are two lakes located in Dyffryn Mymbyr, a valley running from the village of Capel Curig to the Pen-y-Gwryd hotel in Snowdonia, north-west Wales. The A4086 runs along their northern banks. Strictly speaking this is one lake, originally called Llyn Mymbyr, with a maximum depth of 30 feet.

A popular 'Wild Swimming' spot, this is a river pool not to be missed. It’s big enough to swim laps, deep enough to dive down to the depths and clear enough to see fish nibble at your toes.
The lake is truly beautiful. Its relatively shallow depths result in frequent changes in temperature, meaning it will be icy cold in winter, fresh after wind or rain, and like a warm bath in summer sunshine.
Beware of the power of the wind in this valley. The distance across the lake may look short but the chop can be big and zap your energy on a crossing.

TOAL is close to lay-by and road so take all precautions to be compliant and fly responsibly

Parking in lay-by on the A4086
TOAL at 53.098435, -3.929112 just a few yards from the lay-by

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Co-ordinates: 53.09893, -3.93093 • what3words: ///drifters.flood.stopwatch

This flight was just on the edge of airport approach,
My altitude was limited to 23metres. If using this site STAY TO THE RIGHT to clear the airport restriction.

TOAL 53.341118, -4.233558 from a public beach.
POI area approx. 53.343430, -4.202490

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Co-ordinates: 53.34164, -4.230913 • what3words: ///relegate.sunset.fade

Parking is pretty relaxed, kebside restrictions are minimal

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Co-ordinates: 53.42276, -4.371724 • what3words: ///stuck.noise.gurgling

Karl @notveryprettyboy and I flew from the beach at Black Rock Sands, on a Monday in late February.
Entry to the beach is at the end of the road, just drive straight on.
It is quite legal to drive on this beach, many do and it is often said that most of the Welsh drivers learnt here as kids!
We turned left and drove for about 300 yards to stay clear of the few dog walkers there.
We arrived at 10:30, it did get busier at midday but there is plenty of room on these wide long sands.
No adverse comments from anybody, one guy stopped for a brief chat, a few "good mornings" acknowledged.
I'd like to think that with two of us and all our kit laid out it gave the impression we were 'professionals' so nobody questioned us.
check here...
https://www.visitsnowdonia.info/black-rock-sands
for parking charges in the main season.

There is a NFZ 3.5Km south, Llanbedr Airport, just to make you aware.

There are many caravan and camping sites behind the dunes, so we suggest you fly along the coastline and/or out to sea

Apologies for the poor focus on the video, camera being changed tomorrow !

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Co-ordinates: 52.91268, -4.18869 • what3words: ///cushy.gather.boater

As far as I can ascertain this area is free to fly in. However just a few miles to the west is Cardiff Airport so be aware
I TOAL from a public grassed area at 51.392444, -3.265968
No public involvement at all, just the occasional dog walker on the path. I flew on a Friday afternoon.

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Co-ordinates: 51.39113, -3.263272 • what3words: ///bounty.wants.cotton

I believe this is privately owned and may be used residentially so I was discreet and brief during my flight.
My TOAL was at 52.380679, -1.628953 when road was clear.
This location is not shown in DroneScene as being in FRZ, however FLY app has it in DJI GEO zones and did warn of proximity to Birmingham airport

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Co-ordinates: 52.38079, -1.635415 • what3words: ///appear.paused.zoom

I parked in gateway of unmanned road at 52.083886, -1.508105
Windmill is 750metres away. Flew with my AIR2S (FCC), signal strength 100% all flight

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Co-ordinates: 52.08167, -1.517565 • what3words: ///congas.liked.marathons

I TOAL'd from the carpark, having first gained permission from the clubhouse staff. Care is needed at this site as there are two lines of National Grid power running straight across the site on pylons.

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Co-ordinates: 52.47962, -1.449298 • what3words: ///lungs.magic.trout

An excellent place to film canal craft, many moored in the basin and two locks adjacent, one is situated under the road bridge, wonder which was there first ??
I parked in a car parking area, left turn after leaving roundabout, I sat and TOAL on a park bench overlooking the basin, lovely sunny afternoon, very pleasant.

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Co-ordinates: 52.58296, -1.561059 • what3words: ///expiring.sorters.stopped

The parkland known as Etching Hill is on the easterly edge of Cannock Chase. which is designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and enjoy many 100's of 1,000's visitors annually.

TOAL from 52.765503,-1.961235, car parking on Mount Road, quiet on a weekday just a few local dog walkers.

I did not meet anybody during my flight.

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Co-ordinates: 52.76572, -1.96133 • what3words: ///messing.fortnight.awkward

Lichfield Cricket and Sports club.
Managed to catch the last match of the season.
TAOL from 52.697008,-1.841582 and flew loop over adjacent field to peer over hedge by Clubhouse to view the game without being obvious.
This site hosts over sports so may be photogenic in other ways.

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Co-ordinates: 52.69812, -1.837808 • what3words: ///ledge.reject.scans

Midland Karting is a commercial enterprise offering the 'racing of go-karts' as a personal experience.
I TAOL from Netherstowe Lane at 52.713009, -1.802135 and flew across the field to avoid being a nuisance.

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Co-ordinates: 52.71153, -1.79432 • what3words: ///essays.obstruction.relief

The original Hoar Cross Estate comprised 490 acres and was bought for 18 pence in 1450 during Henry VI’s reign, including a moat and a drawbridge, common in Tudor estate houses. It is reported that onlookers would simply turn up, just to set eyes on the building. It survived for nearly 300 years before being demolished in 1740.
From the early 17th century, Hoar Cross had been the first seat of the Ingram family whose principal residence was Temple Newsam, Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire. In 1661 Henry Ingram was brought up as Baron Ingram and Viscount of Irvine. On the death of the 9th Viscount in 1778 the Viscountcy became extinct. The estates descended to his daughters and in 1841 to Hugo Charles Meynell (grandson of Hugo Meynell and son of Sir Hugo Meynell who had married Elizabeth Ingram in 1782). Upon inheritance, Meynell incorporated "Ingram" into his surname to become Meynell Ingram.

Today Hoar Cross Hall is a 19th-century country mansion near the villages of Hoar Cross and Hamstall Ridware. The Grade II listed building is operated as a hotel and spa, and has facilities for conferences and weddings.

I flew from a gate pull-in at 52.801534, -1.814086. My flight was not as far and interesting as I hoped for, the abundance of high dense treeline severely restricted reception range. I definitely need to consider hacking FCC mode for my AIR2S

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Co-ordinates: 52.8025, -1.819192 • what3words: ///croutons.occurs.little

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park is set in the heart of England, a picturesque place with wide open fields for flying, served by the Battlefield Railway line which runs steam train trips most weekends. more picturesque photography :-)
I visited early one weekday morning, very quite and no interruptions from the public whilst flying, I did however keep my distance from the heritage Centre buildings.

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Co-ordinates: 52.59715, -1.407076 • what3words: ///refrained.watchdogs.aimed

Althought this location refers to 'private fishing' I accessed via public footpath stile from Linden Lane, parked on the verge

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Co-ordinates: 52.6398, -1.62613 • what3words: ///oldest.plates.unique

Fine example of 'post' windmill where it rotates on a fixed base. Privately owned but visits allowed on payment of a fee. I flew from a gatepull-in on the A6096

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Co-ordinates: 52.95354, -1.349139 • what3words: ///safari.originate.cargo

I parked in an off-road pull right next to this site. Farm premises that contain the ruins are still used but did not infringe on anybodies privacy

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Co-ordinates: 52.39118, -1.342833 • what3words: ///rounds.thudding.shielding

No parking facilities here, I parked at 52.649354, -3.220368 on the verge.

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Co-ordinates: 52.64554, -3.27888 • what3words: ///alien.storyline.enabling

This location at 52.649354, -3.220368 is in a field next to the track at a picturesque place to film the passing trains. To add to the authenticity it even has a little waiting room.

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Co-ordinates: 52.64931, -3.220366 • what3words: ///evenly.direct.taxed

I flew from 52.640547 -2.492001 which is the Community Centre carpark, after asking permissions from two ladies there. It gives a great view and allows good VLOS of your flights

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Co-ordinates: 52.64068, -2.491975 • what3words: ///mows.nerve.hazelnuts

TOAL was from 52.503079 -1.666958 which is a pull-in off the road by a gate.
it allows flight across fields to view castle without infringing on owners privacy and direct land. This castle is occupied and is open to the public for viewing on certain days annually.

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Co-ordinates: 52.49948, -1.671671 • what3words: ///crush.palms.incomes

52.626436, -1.369347 this location is a pull-in / blocked entrance, it's a good place to park and fly over to the site. I visited on a Sunday afternoon and saw nobody else.

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Co-ordinates: 52.62537, -1.363614 • what3words: ///breached.harps.weddings

This is on a public footpath frequented by dog walkers but not too busy.
The slope up to the bridge makes a good platform to stand and improves radio range.
There are some pylons in the area, but if you hit them it's your damn fault, be more careful :-)
This site has been flown often by @steviegeek @notveryprettyboy @deanoG60 and never had any unwelcome comments

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Co-ordinates: 52.49484, -1.448124 • what3words: ///quite.veal.bend

Suggest from layby or field at country lane running parrellel and just northwest of the A494.
I took this photo during a flight out from a cottage we rented for the weekend. (52.979648, -3.477135)

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Co-ordinates: 52.95619, -3.470982 • what3words: ///scare.sour.brightens