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Tower Bridge added to Bridges in London by etchacan on 12/07/2022

Pay & Display parking on Wapping High Street beside Hermitage Riverside Memorial Garden.

Tower Hamlets Council does not permit TOAL from their Parks or Open Spaces, however the Hermitage Riverside Memorial Garden is NOT listed as a Tower Hamlets Park or Open Space. Source: https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/lgnl/leisure_and_culture/parks_and_open_spaces/Parks-rules.aspx

There is an imposed DJI flight restriciton over HMS President which could affect your flight and your drone may land in the water. Details of drone losses at https://greyarro.ws/t/lost-my-drone-in-the-drink/67101 and https://greyarro.ws/t/66285.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 51.50571, -0.075274 • what3words: ///dogs.deputy.never
The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 09/07/2022. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location.

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Whinlatter Forrest (By AlbionDrones)

Parking on the layby gives great views and a place for a roadside TOAL to then capture the views along the valley and up the pass.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 54.60949, -3.204993 • what3words: ///infringe.frogs.rebel
Clayton Church West Sussex (By grandad1950)

The 11th century church in the village of Clayton has wall paintings dating from the 12th century.

It is a grade 1 listed building.

Close by are the Jack and Jill Windmills and the South Downs National Park

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 50.91014, -0.153308 • what3words: ///movies.posts.passively
Sawley Marina (By Airlessmean)

I rang ATC and they were happy with the flight as it was just outside the FRZ.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 52.87175, -1.303242 • what3words: ///dome.tricycle.crab
Chatsworth House, Bakewell (By D0c.Col)

Chatsworth House is one of England's most famous stately homes, set in the heart of the Peak District in Derbyshire, England. Known for its grand architecture, extensive art collection, and beautifully landscaped gardens, it has been the seat of the Cavendish family (the Dukes of Devonshire) since 1549. The current grade I listed building has been chosen several times as Britain's favourite country house and in 2011it underwent a 2 year £14-million restoration. The owner is the Chatsworth House Trust, an independent charitable foundation formed in 1981, on behalf of the Cavendish family.

I parked some distance from the estate as I was on a circular walk, but would suggest Calton Lees carpark (about £5 fee) is only a short walk away along the Derwent Valley Way public path. I've marked my TOAL points and had a spotter or two assisting.

The house, is an awesome place to visit with all the usual amenities and I can't recommend it enough!

I don't thing recreational flying is high on the Trust's list of visitors things to do (or not in it at all) so be aware and fly cautiously.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.22858, -1.611857 • what3words: ///decisions.shook.snapping
Adastra Park, Hassocks (By grandad1950)

A large park with lots of space to fly with tennis courts, bowls, football and cricket pitches, playgrounds and good views of the town and downs.

It also have a very active community centre in the Adastra Hall.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 50.92502, -0.136554 • what3words: ///crucially.pilots.pills
Ryde Pier / Esplanade (By HantsFlyer)

A great location to capture the surrounding area and hovercraft that crosses the Solent over to Southsea.

Parking available on site at the Quays Carpark if you happen to live on the Island or over on holiday etc otherwise it’s an expensive crossing with a car and public transport is great on the Isle.

Increased bird migration activity this time of year so just be watchful but other than that, a great spot and not bothered by anyone.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 50.73328, -1.156831 • what3words: ///living.oddly.ending
Klondyke Mill (By LordEdam)

Klondyke Mill in the Gwydir Forest above Llanrwst was constructed in 1900 to process ore from the nearby Pandora Lead Mine.

The mill was bought by John Aspinall in 1918 and formed the centrepiece of an elaborate scam involving a fake silver mine in the adjacent tunnels.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klondyke_mill

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.14237, -3.847902 • what3words: ///heckler.downcast.minerals
York Minster (By stevesb)

The park adjacent to the minster is owned by the minster and they have signs saying no drones. I flew from the street by the front entrance and was able to fly and maintain VLOS. the parking marker I have placed
on Bootham Row is free before 8am which is handy as it's a 3 minute walk if that to the Minster. I flew early in the morning (7.15) hoping to get sunrise. (the weather had other ideas) there are lots of carparks in the city, but be aware this is a tourist area and during the day gets very busy.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.96214, -1.082245 • what3words: ///jungle.swim.memory
Lilleshall Monument, Shropshire (By D0c.Col)

The Lilleshall Monument, also known as the Sutherland Monument, is a 21-metre (70-foot) stone obelisk erected in 1833 on Lilleshall Hill overlooking the village of Lilleshall in Shropshire.

https://www.telford.gov.uk/info/20629/local_nature_reserves/5224/lilleshall_hill

It's relatively easy to access just off the A5 and there is room for a few cars on the road at it's base on Hillside E, just off St Michaels Close in Lilleshall Village. The 360 degree views from the monument are amazing.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 52.73743, -2.402605 • what3words: ///curtains.leathers.flattens
Ginlockie Tower, Canonbie (By AlbionDrones)

Visible from the road the Towerhouse is an interesting restored building, and one that offers a friendly welcome. Worth the entrance fee to explore on a self-guided tour, and a chance to walk the battlements - ask nicely and you will also easily get permission to fly your drone from the car park, some stunning views.

Not in an FRZ, but near to a Military Low Fly Zone, so keep you whits about you, we had an A400M come over at about 500ft just as I was landing...

Land owner permission obtained.

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Co-ordinates: 55.09775, -2.969592 • what3words: ///encroach.filer.talent

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