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Singleton Lake, Ashford (By grandad1950)

Singleton Lake is a man made lake and forms part of the Ashford Green Corridor.

Very popular for bird watching and fishing.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 51.14307, 0.844713 • what3words: ///edits.awake.twin

Pontsarn Viaduct, Merthyr Tydfil (By gasbag43)

The Pontsarn Viaduct was built in the 1860’s to carry the Brecon and Merthyr Railway over the river was designed and built by Savin and Ward and their engineer Alexander Sunderland (as was the Cefn viaduct).

It has 7 spans and is an historic listed structure. It is situated in an area of natural beauty, with “the Blue Pool” and waterfall nearby.

Its located in a quiet little valley easily accessible on foot from the road above.

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Co-ordinates: 51.77967, -3.385237 • what3words: ///stones.points.spit

Victoria Park, Kent (By grandad1950)

A large multi use park close to the centre of Ashford in Kent.

Very modern kids play area, a lake and lots of room to fly.

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Co-ordinates: 51.14437, 0.861856 • what3words: ///head.fines.adopt

Ansty Cricket Ground, Mid Sussex (By grandad1950)

This was previously uploaded as Bolney Cricket Ground and this corrects my error.

A fine community centre in Ansty Village linked to two fine cricket pitches.

Lots of room to fly when there are no matches being played

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Co-ordinates: 50.99537, -0.161711 • what3words: ///forces.spout.mount

Dunfermline Abbey and Palace, Dunfermline Central (By ParmoPaul)

Dunfermline Abbey is the burial place for a number of Scottish kings and queens, the most famous is Robert The Bruce. The palace is also the birthplace of Charles the 1st who helped cause the English Civil War.

Historic Scotland manage the Abbey and Palace and do not allow TOAL from their land. However there is plenty of space around the buildings which is not HS managed.

Paid parking is available outside the Abbey or in the City car park. Free on street parking is available but several streets away.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 56.06991, -3.463555 • what3words: ///begins.stick.wallet

Lilleshall Abbey, Telford and Wrekin (By D0c.Col)

LILLESHALL ABBEY A LOVELY FREE ACCESS ENGLISH HERITAGE SITE IN SHROPSHIRE

Lilleshall Abbey is a ruined medieval monastery located in Shropshire, England. It was founded around 1148 as an Augustinian abbey and was once a wealthy and influential religious house, known for its impressive architecture and peaceful surroundings.
The monks of the Abbey were members of the Augustinian order, a group of canons who followed the Rule of St. Augustine. Unlike some other monastic orders, such as the Benedictines or Cistercians, the Augustinians were more involved in pastoral and community work, often serving as priests in local churches while maintaining a communal monastic life, following a strict daily routine of prayer, study, and labour.
After Lilleshall Abbey was dissolved in 1538, under the orders of Henry VIII, it was stripped of its valuables, and the monastic community was disbanded. Like many other abbeys at the time, its lands and buildings were sold off.
The abbey and its estates had been granted to Sir Richard Leveson, a wealthy landowner and politician but over the following centuries, the abbey buildings fell into ruin. Parts of the structure were repurposed, with stone being taken for local building projects
The Abbey had been involved in the English Civil War in the 17th Century. Although it was already in a state of decline after the Dissolution of the Monasteries, the site played a role in the conflict as a Royalist stronghold.
During the war, the Leveson family, who owned the abbey, were strong supporters of King Charles I and used the abbey as a defensive position. In 1645, Parliamentarian forces besieged the abbey, and after a fierce battle, captured and under Cromwell’s orders slighted it. The impact of the Civil War was to contribute to its final abandonment as a residence or defensive site.
By the 18th and 19th centuries, the ruins had become a picturesque landmark, appreciated for their historical and aesthetic value.
Today, the remains of Lilleshall Abbey, including parts of its church, chapter house, and other buildings, stand as a historic site managed by English Heritage. The ruins, with their grand arches and intricate stonework, offer a glimpse into medieval monastic life. The site is open to visitors and is a popular spot for history enthusiasts and photographers, and offers a fascinating glimpse into medieval monastic life.

I visited the Abbey out of season so although it was closed as far as English Heritage is concerned, the site is open and access is available at all times (at least when I've been there). That said, the carpark is closed out of season and as it is accessed from a narrow country road you may have to walk a bit to get there. I managed to park right outside the gate but no more than a few cars can park next to the road safely here.

English Heritage have a no drone policy, but if you choose the right time of day or out of season it is easy to fly around the Abbey and maintain VLOS.

There are no toilet facilities or refreshments to be had at this site so plan ahead for relief and sustenance respectfully!

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Co-ordinates: 52.72494, -2.389849 • what3words: ///donation.organisms.bulk

Dockyard Church, Swale (By Stevieg75)

Free parking can be found in bluetown and site is a short walk.

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Co-ordinates: 51.44301, 0.753591 • what3words: ///tungsten.cutlets.pretty

Central Battery, Swale (By Stevieg75)

Parking can be in Tesco and the location is a short walk.

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Co-ordinates: 51.44466, 0.752351 • what3words: ///artichoke.village.also

Conningbrook Lakes Country Park, Ashford (By grandad1950)

Just outside Ashford in Kent is Conningbrook lakes Country park.

Great views, lots of space to fly, fishing ,boating and kids playground make it a great place to visit.

A freezing cold morning but there just in time to see the sun rise.

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Co-ordinates: 51.15422, 0.905479 • what3words: ///atom.valley.recall

St Mary's Church, Portchester, Hampshire, Fareham (By CJLL)

I was requested to capture some Aerial Footage for the Church's Website. This footage was both the Church and the Castle. This was part of my 'giving' to the Church. The Church is under the care of the Parish. ([email protected])

Portchester Castle which is also within the Roman Fort is managed by English Heritage. I had permission from the Parish and English Heritage (via the Parish) for TOAL

Land owner permission obtained.

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Co-ordinates: 50.8367, -1.113567 • what3words: ///stones.shed.chest

Knowl Hill, Rochdale (By andywailes)

Park adjacent to Ashworth Valley on Edenfield Road.

Wind farm and Knowl Hill has great views over Rochdale and you can see the Manchester skyline.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.64791, -2.240201 • what3words: ///remit.mainly.arts

Baxter Park, Dundee (By outRAGEis)

No restrictions or permissions. Baxter Park is a large 38 acre popular city centred site TOAL was early in the morning, during the working week, with only a few people about. parking is easy on all 4 sides of the park and is free, just be respectful of local residents parking. Morgan Academy lies very nearby, so access can be tight during school hours, other than that it's easy parking year round.

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Co-ordinates: 56.47169, -2.950626 • what3words: ///belong.feast.task

Harbour, Amble, Alnwick (By liberator24)

Amble harbour. TOAL from breakwater

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 55.33875, -1.573534 • what3words: ///shelving.bookmark.runner

Pendeen Lighthouse (By liberator24)

Pendeen Lighthouse was built in 1900, and was automated in 1995. TOAL from adjacent car park.

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Co-ordinates: 50.16497, -5.671638 • what3words: ///grandson.graphic.subway

Gwennap Pit, Carrick (By liberator24)

Gwennap Pit, Cornwall has been used for preaching since 1762. The pit is 50 feet, and was probably caused by collapsed mine workings. TOAL from the side of the pit.

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Co-ordinates: 50.21714, -5.173262 • what3words: ///shift.direction.intrigued

Great Chishill Windmill, South Cambridgeshire (By liberator24)

Great Chishill windmill is one of only seven open trestle windmills in the UK. I took some drone shots for the committee who were undertaking a restoration of the building in 2019. Although I took off from the car park of the mill, TOAL is possible from the adjacent public highway.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 52.0299, 0.058419 • what3words: ///rapid.conspired.hoot

Brancepeth Castle, Durham (By DJNelson)

Site has a public footpath to the east of the castle leading from the main entrance to the church. Parking available on or off site.

Emailed to ask permission weeks in advance but no reply.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 54.73414, -1.654373 • what3words: ///disengage.holidays.reframe

Glyne Gap, Rother (By grandad1950)

Best seen from Galley Hill , the coast is a continuation of the shingle beach running from Hastings to Bexhill on Sea.

No free parking unless you fancy a bit of a walk up the hill, but great views of the surrounding area.

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Co-ordinates: 50.84121, 0.49746 • what3words: ///pirate.winter.flying

Higham, Gravesham (By outdoorswithmatt)

It’s a lovely location near to but not in the village of Higham in Kent. I’ve never seen anyone else there but it is a public right of way and has a signpost clearly saying public footpath. There is a private residence next to one of the lakes, so keep in mind the privacy of the occupants and avoid flying near to it even with a sub 250g drone like the DJI Flip.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 51.43164, 0.474134 • what3words: ///power.film.loser

Old Bedford River and New Bedford River floodplain, East Cambridgeshire (By liberator24)

This is the floodplain between the New Bedford River and the Old Bedford River. The construction of these was carried out in the 1600s by Dutch drainage engineer Cornelius Vermuyden in order to drain the Fens, making the suitable for farming. The floodplain is a SSSI, but would appear to relate to plants and riverlife.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 52.41026, 0.112095 • what3words: ///retrieves.guideline.struts

Bulverhythe East Sussex, Hastings (By grandad1950)

Between Hastings and Bexhill on the East Sussex coast, Bulverhythe has an extensive shingle beach. Care needed due to the proximity of the railway lines along the edge of the beach.

A good walk can be had going from Hastings to Bexhill , with lots of photo oportunities for both drones and regular cameras.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 50.8496, 0.531382 • what3words: ///gone.items.reason

St Thomas the Apostle Church, Swale (By Stevieg75)

Parking is limited and access road to Harty is a little one lane country road with pullins

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 51.35956, 0.904503 • what3words: ///apartment.bless.degree

Donington Park, North West Leicestershire (By Heading270)

Donington Park racetrack lies just to the west of East Midlands Airport and within their FRZ. Permission for the flight was obtained from East Midlands Airport on one of its runway maintenance closure days. This shot was taken looking west towards Coppice & McLean’s from outside the racetrack perimeter.

Donington Park is run by ex-F1 driver Jonathan Palmer’s Motorsport Vision International, with the land leased from the Wheatcroft family. It is host to all kinds of motorsport events, from Superbikes to Trucks, Public Track Days, Moto GP and BTCC Touring Cars. In 1993 it held the Formula One European Grand Prix which was won in torrential rain by the legendary Ayrton Senna.

Donington Park is also home to the world-famous Download (previously Monsters of Rock) Festival annually which sees over 100,000 music fans attend to see the likes of Iron Maiden, Guns and Roses, Linkin Park and Metallica.

TOAL was from the public footpath by the road to Castle Donington.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 52.82846, -1.361403 • what3words: ///pays.cheering.engraving

M1 Junction 24, North West Leicestershire (By Heading270)

DFA Permission obtained from East Midlands as the site is within the FRZ. Shot on one of the recent runway closure days. Busy motorway junction at the confluence of the M1, A453, A6 & A50. Hope to re-visit as the site has great potential for a Hyperlapse.
TOAL from public footpath to the north-east of the roundabout.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 52.84402, -1.293082 • what3words: ///chickens.flickers.dictation

St Leonards on Sea East Sussex, Hastings (By grandad1950)

A suburb of Hastings with lots of room to fly along the beach. Much less crowded than Hastings.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 50.8516, 0.562616 • what3words: ///rally.teams.stand

Hastings Pier, Hastings (By grandad1950)

Always lots to photograph in Hastings, the pier being just one of many interesting things to see. In January Dawn isn't too early but the seafront is still quite empty at 8.00am. It would be very different at that time in the summer.
Lots of parking spaces along the seafront.

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Co-ordinates: 50.85261, 0.572372 • what3words: ///pinks.food.anyway

Lilleshall Hall & National Sports Centre, Bridgnorth (By D0c.Col)

The grounds of Lilleshall National Sports Centre are open to the public virtually all year round, so access is easy.

Lilleshall House, also known as Lilleshall Hall, is a magnificent 19th-century stately home nestled in the Shropshire countryside, approximately 20 miles north-west of Stafford. The Hall is set amidst 200 acres of English Heritage Grade II listed grounds, featuring beautifully manicured gardens, ornamental ponds, and historical structures such as a Grecian temple and a 70-foot high obelisk built in 1833 in memory of the 1st Duke of Sutherland.
Constructed in 1829 for the Duke of Sutherland, the house was originally commissioned as a hunting lodge in an elegant Neo-Gothic architectural style that was characterized by its intricate stonework, tall chimneys, and expansive windows.

Lilleshall Hall is operated by Serco Leisure Operating Ltd on behalf of Sport England, as one of three National Sports Centres.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 52.72734, -2.373412 • what3words: ///glides.puff.vibrating

St Andrews Church , Carlisle (By Trainman)

Easy to get too and small amount of parking , very quiet location. Good views of the church and river Esk with a bridge over it , very scenic

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 55.03799, -2.954174 • what3words: ///difficult.majoring.stewing

Stretham Old Engine, East Cambridgeshire (By liberator24)

Stretham Old Engine is a steam-powered engine just south of Stretham in Cambridgeshire, England, that was used to pump water from flood-affected areas of The Fens back into the River Great Ouse.

It is one of only three surviving drainage engines in East Anglia, and is a Grade II listed building.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 52.33425, 0.224494 • what3words: ///jugs.inch.promoting

St Wilfreds Chapel Church Norton, Chichester (By grandad1950)

Formally called St Peters , this medieval church stands on the shore of Pagham Harbour. It only holds about 30 people but is in regular use.

Limited parking but well worth a look

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Co-ordinates: 50.75488, -0.765149 • what3words: ///broom.performed.headliner

Hermitage Riverside Memorial Garden, Tower Hamlets (By themartinbailey)

Best to travel by train (Tower Hill on Circle Line is nearest tube). 10 min walk from Station. Area was mainly quiet, even for a Saturday morning.

Note that there is a naval area - HMS President - that has a restriction above it, but if you fly towards the south bank and then forward you can get some great shots of Tower Bridge. You cannot fly past the bridge, as that is restricted airspace.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 51.50449, -0.067936 • what3words: ///powder.tamed.cycles

William Mackenzies Tomb, Liverpool (By Bagnaia1311)

unknown who to contact for permission but drone assist says there are no flight restrictions. Easily accessible from Rodney street big public footpaths small fence but easy to get your drone up and around very easy to access.

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Co-ordinates: 53.40278, -2.972655 • what3words: ///cakes.this.bike

Brackelsham Barn West Sussex, Chichester (By grandad1950)

A large area around the Barn ( community centre ) gives lots of scope for flying. Good views across the town and to the coast at Brackelsham Bay

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Co-ordinates: 50.76267, -0.854198 • what3words: ///credited.briskly.insisting

Port of Felixstowe (By liberator24)

The Port of Felixstowe, in Felixstowe, Suffolk, is the United Kingdom's largest container port, dealing with 48% of Britain's containerised trade.

In 2017, it was ranked as 43rd busiest container port in the world and 8th in Europe, with a handled traffic of 3.85 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU). In 2019 it was ranked the UK's 7th busiest port.

The port is operated by the Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company, which was set up under an Act of Parliament, the Felixstowe Railway and Pier Act 1875, and so is one of the few limited companies in the UK that do not have the word "Limited" in their name.

Much of the land on which it sits is owned by Trinity College, Cambridge, which in the 1930s bought some land near Felixstowe which included a dock that was too small to be included in the National Dock Labour Scheme. In 1967, it set up Britain's first container terminal for £3.5m in a deal with Sea-Land Service.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 51.94748, 1.321889 • what3words: ///tries.reliving.convinces

Carnaby Temple, East Riding of Yorkshire (By MickeyMoo)

Folly. Please see description on YouTube video for history. I parked on the Rudston and walked down a PF heading towards a farm. Folly is on your left.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 54.08301, -0.256859 • what3words: ///oxidation.snowstorm.ambushes

Ely Cathedral, East Cambridgeshire (By liberator24)

Park on The Gallery (road adjacent to the cathedral)

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 52.39865, 0.26343 • what3words: ///vent.steepest.interviewer

East Wittering Sea Front, Chichester (By grandad1950)

A cold bright dawn at East Wittering. Lots of room to fly along the beach but parking on the local roads can be tricky in the summer.

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Co-ordinates: 50.76957, -0.889121 • what3words: ///mere.defensive.salary

Hellingly Country Park, Wealden (By grandad1950)

A large public open space with lots of room to fly.
In addition to being home to Uckfield Cricket Club there are extensive woods and paths to explore.
A modern play area for children and lots of other sports facilities. Easy parking at the community centre.

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Co-ordinates: 50.88766, 0.268003 • what3words: ///trade.list.palettes

Solway Firth /River Esk, Gretna (By Trainman)

Very quiet place , small car park . Some hard standing for take off and landing .

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 54.98407, -3.070014 • what3words: ///quaking.consults.mondays

Hornsea Mere, East Riding of Yorkshire (By MickeyMoo)

Hornsea Mere is owned by Wassand Hall. It is opened to the public for numerous activities. Not sure if drone flying is allowed from the sailing club. The sailing club carpark is only opened during the day. I parked on Hull Road and took a public footpath to capture the footage. Beautiful walk in summer.
Be aware that this is a SSSI site for birds so be alert, careful with your flying.

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Co-ordinates: 53.90177, -0.177792 • what3words: ///repelled.accompany.starch

Ingbirchworh Reservoir, Barnsley (By MickeyMoo)

Parking is limited to side streets. There is a picnic area.There is surrounding footpath around the reservoir. I launched my drone from the far point of the dam wall. Be careful, road traffic use this way. Quiet at most times. Plenty of dog walkers, so be careful not to spook our four legged friends.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.55225, -1.677336 • what3words: ///claw.clasps.confused

Scout Dike Reservoir, Barnsley (By MickeyMoo)

Can be busy on Weekends and Bank Holidays. Parking for disabled. There is a pathway around the reservoir perimeter. I took off from the car park. Beware, Yorkshire folk are not shy about coming forward and asking about your hobby. Very friendly folk.

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Co-ordinates: 53.53999, -1.64609 • what3words: ///palms.activates.audio

Bexhill Down, Rother (By grandad1950)

A large multi use open space to the north of Bexhill on Sea. Lots of space to fly.

Good views across the town, the downs and the coast.

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Co-ordinates: 50.84768, 0.461782 • what3words: ///dimes.cuts.discouraged

St Thomas à Becket Church Ruins, Calderdale (By Bilbo)

Parking spots can be found in the village but the streets are narrow, so I recommend parking on the road just before the schools as you enter Heptonstall.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.74893, -2.021518 • what3words: ///tangling.brimmed.salt

Levisham, Ryedale (By D0c.Col)

The village is recorded as a very small settlement in the Domesday Book of 1086.The name of the village was first recorded in 1086 as Leuecen, and it derives from Old Norse, meaning the farmstead of Leofgeat's people. It is believed to have moved location due to the Black Death in the 14th century. The Church of St Mary, a grade II* listed building which dates to the 11th century, is now isolated from the current village, and is thought to mark the site of a Deserted Medieval Village. The church fell into disuse in the 1950s, though burials continue, and the main place of Anglican worship is the Church of St John the Baptist, which is in Levisham village, some 2,600 feet (800 m) away from St Mary's.

Between 1974 and 2023 the village was part of the district of Ryedale.

The Shirehorse Inn, is an excellent place to call in during a circular walk along the Tabular Hills, and Skelton Tower and the Hole of Horcum beckons in the distance.

The Horseshoe Inn, does a great Sunday Lunch and parking is easy anywhere down it's main street.

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Co-ordinates: 54.30445, -0.721143 • what3words: ///private.maddening.posts

Egerton Park Bexhill, Rother (By grandad1950)

A fine park just a couple of minutes from Bexhill On Sea beach. Good facilities including a lake, tennis club, bowls club, play areas for kids and a good cup of coffee at the Cafe.

Lots of space and plenty to photograph but I expect it could get busy on a sunny weekend

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Co-ordinates: 50.83766, 0.464158 • what3words: ///loses.play.ruins

Holy Trinity Church, Leven, East Riding of Yorkshire (By CutThroatJake)

A casual request to the Church Warden, a neighbour, confirmed the church has no problems with drone flights outside of service times.
All the green area shown is church land.

Land owner permission obtained.

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Co-ordinates: 53.89189, -0.31769 • what3words: ///bravo.succumbs.radar

The Forth Rail Bridge (By ndarby61)

Night flight in South Queensferry prior to Balfour Beaty very oblidgingly allowing us to walk across the Rail Bridge and back from 0030 hrs to 0330 hours.
For drone footage advise parking in the main street of South Queensferry and walking down Gote Lane to access the small harbour there - use this as take off/land - usually "drone police" free (I use a hi-viz coat and a lanyard to ward off the "karens")

Be very aware that your are very close to the Ed Airport FRZ area so fly accordingly.
https://youtube.com/shorts/wZ_jbX-7YYA?feature=share

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Co-ordinates: 56.00714, -3.39175 • what3words: ///foresight.cupboards.sing

St Hugh's Charterhouse, Horsham (By muzungu)

This is a gorgeous site, hidden from the road and most people don't even know it exists. Parking is at either at the Chalet Cafe, just North of the site, or Jeremy's Two, slightly further on. Plenty of public footpaths around the area to fly from with good lines of sight.

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Co-ordinates: 50.97288, -0.281998 • what3words: ///octagonal.shadows.composed

Grove Road Rec, Gosport (By CaptainTweaky)

I understand that Fareham BC allows drones to be flown from recreation areas controlled by them providing due care is taken. This location is a good place to fly over Forton Lake being very cautious of wildlife as the 'lake' is covered by an SSSI controlled by Natural England.

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Co-ordinates: 50.80491, -1.136547 • what3words: ///badly.office.twice

Kings Head Mill Battle, Rother (By grandad1950)

Kings Head Mill, sometimes called Hoads Mill, is a refurbished smock mill now converted to residential use.

Located next to Kingsmead Fields with good views of the surrounding area. Lots of space to fly and TOAL. About a 10 minute walk from where I parked .

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Co-ordinates: 50.92245, 0.48462 • what3words: ///sake.novels.rapport

Cobstone Windmill Buckinghamshire (By Kirky)

Cobstone windmill in between Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire but is more under Oxfordshire, situated out in the middle of nowhere, lots of fields, woodland with public access in & around, a few public & dog walkers around so be mindful of that, I was approached by 2 public who were very very friendly & was fascinated by the drone looking over my shoulder at the screen on the remote, really nice place was minus 2 when I visited quite cold but that didn’t put me off I can imagine this is nice all year round & well worth a visit even just for a country stroll … fantastic

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Co-ordinates: 51.61714, -0.889592 • what3words: ///clean.shapeless.pony

Battle Recreation Ground East Sussex (By grandad1950)

Just a few minutes walk from Battle Abbey. Good car park and lots of space to fly. Might be busy at weekends.

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Co-ordinates: 50.91792, 0.476741 • what3words: ///keepers.developer.whisker

St James Church Ruins, Oxon (By Howard)

I believe this is the only site with the ruins of a church in Oxfordshire. The church was abandoned in 1875 and quickly fell into disrepair. The site has also been a location used in a couple of horror films from 50 or 60 years ago.

There is a parking verge just opposite the entrance to the field with the church. Just up the road is the Warburg Nature Reserve - worth a visit in its own right, but something to be mindful of when flying here.

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Co-ordinates: 51.5768, -0.953407 • what3words: ///tangent.musically.conveying

Rhiwagor Falls (By AlbionDrones)

About a mile uphill walk - a moderate climb in a couple of places - from the car park / layby (layby is free parking - and you find yourself at the bottom of this series of waterfalls, that drain into Lake Vrynwy.

It is not overly popular but there are a few folks coming and going - they don't tend to hang around more than 10 mins though.

Great cinematic views and some lovely twisty and tight FPV flying up the falls themselves, although not vertical enough for any real 'diving'... AVATA2 coped well, but do watch out for the branches...

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Co-ordinates: 52.8089, -3.554131 • what3words: ///jingles.entire.hoops

Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory (By liberator24)

The Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory (MRAO) is located near Cambridge, UK and is home to a number of the largest and most advanced aperture synthesis radio telescopes in the world, including the One-Mile Telescope, 5-km Ryle Telescope, and the Arcminute Microkelvin Imager.

It was founded by the University of Cambridge and is part of the Cambridge University, Cavendish Laboratories, Astrophysics Department.

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Co-ordinates: 52.16438, 0.039423 • what3words: ///detonated.incoming.swipes

Denbies Wine Estate Surrey (By grandad1950)

Denbies is one of the largest wine estates in the UK covering around 270 acres in the Surrey hills. It produces around 1 million bottles of wine a year.

It can get busy near the main buildings but there are extensive footpaths across the estate to TOAL and the scene changes through the seasons.

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Co-ordinates: 51.24838, -0.335473 • what3words: ///mash.forum.shells

Skylark Maize Maze (By liberator24)

Open July to September.

Park on grass verge of Manea Road.

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Co-ordinates: 52.50264, 0.111923 • what3words: ///drank.fearfully.boat

Epsom Downs Racecourse (By grandad1950)

Lots of options to fly here if there is no race meeting. Easy parking in the main car park and lots of TOAL options. I took these from the west end but have taken images from the east side and from the downs to the south in the past.

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Co-ordinates: 51.31282, -0.256103 • what3words: ///pools.taken.spend

Harlow Reservoir (By kvetner)

There is dedicated parking both at Harlaw Reservoir and nearby Threipmuir Reservoir. You can walk around the reservoirs or up into the Pentland Hills. Note there are nature reserves nearby so watch out for nesting birds etc.

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Co-ordinates: 55.8706, -3.309442 • what3words: ///chef.unstated.sandpaper

Balsdean (By Prawntot)

Beautiful location of a “lost” village just outside Brighton. Easy access, parking details, history, suggested walk and soundtrack all available at https://www.ernestjournal.co.uk/blog/2015/1/14/take-a-psychogeographical-walk-around-the-lost-village-of-balsdean-in-east-sussex

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Co-ordinates: 50.83839, -0.04343 • what3words: ///landlady.inhales.eyeful

Old St Johns Church (By SK360)

There's parking off the road (hard standing), very short walk to the gates which always seems to be unlocked. Nice to have a wander about, still consecrated grounds, respect given.

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Co-ordinates: 52.28362, -0.880183 • what3words: ///outer.dome.preoccupied

Kempton Park Racecourse (By grandad1950)

A freezing cold morning but it was worth it. If you avoid race days there is lots of parking and options for taking pictures.

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Co-ordinates: 51.41944, -0.406594 • what3words: ///cook.trains.return

Helmsley Castle, Helmsley (By D0c.Col)

Helmsley Castle, located in the market town of Helmsley in North Yorkshire, England, is a striking historic site with over 900 years of history. It is managed by English Heritage and offers visitors a glimpse into its fascinating past.

The castle was originally built as a motte-and-bailey fortification in the late 11th century by Walter l'Espec, a Norman nobleman who was also the founder of Helmsley’s Rievaulx Abbey and fought against the Scots at the Battle of the Standard in 1138.
By the 12th century, stone structures replaced the original wooden defenses, and in the 13th century, Robert de Roos transformed the castle into a grand medieval fortress. This included the construction of a large keep and substantial curtain walls.
During the Tudor era, the castle became more of a luxurious residence than a purely defensive stronghold and the impressive mansion-style lodgings were added.
Helmsley Castle played a role during the English Civil War (1642–1651). It was besieged by Parliamentary forces in 1644 and eventually surrendered. Afterward, like many fortifications during this period, parts of the castle were slighted to prevent its further use as a fortress.
By the 18th century, the castle had become a romantic ruin and attracted visitors as part of the picturesque landscape on the edge of the Duncombe Park estate.
Today, the site is preserved as a historic monument and includes a visitor center with exhibits about its history. These, include, the towering remains of the medieval Keep and stronghold, The Tudor Mansion Ruins, with a glimpse into the luxurious domestic buildings that were added later and Displays of artifacts that all collectively provide insights into the castle's history and the lives of its occupants.

There are plenty of places to park in the town, right next to the castle. With a load of pubs and cafes to satisfy all tastes.

Duncombe Park is adjacent to the castle so best check out it's SSSi before you fly.

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Co-ordinates: 54.24496, -1.064158 • what3words: ///pizzas.dislodge.bells

Glenbrittle (By AlbionDrones)

On the descent to the Fairy Pools is a short turn-off to the left, which affords a nice view over the Glen, the Cuillins and the small waterfalls of the stream.

Not as sheltered or shadowed as the Firy Pools, and not as impressive, but still peaceful and picturesque.

Parking is the same as for the Fairy Pools, and it can be captured on the way to or from the FP themselves...

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Co-ordinates: 57.25123, -6.269755 • what3words: ///unloaded.stance.ripen

Hole of Horcum (By D0c.Col)

Beautiful Circular walk around Levisham and the Hole of Horcum North Yorkshire

The Hole of Horcum is a section of the valley of the Levisham Beck, in the Tabular Hills of the North York Moors National Park, England. The first element of the name is Old English horh, meaning "filth," while the suffix, cumb, means "bowl-shaped valley", and is of Brittonic Celtic origin.

The hollow is 400 feet (120 m) deep and about ¾ mile (1.2 km) across. The Hole was created by a process called spring-sapping, where water welling up from the hillside gradually undermined the slopes above, eating the rocks away grain by grain. In this way, over thousands of years, a once narrow valley widened and deepened into an enormous cauldron. The process continues today.

A more colourful, yet not exactly PC, explanation, however, is provided by a local legend that has it that the "Devil's Punchbowl"-type feature, the amphitheatre, was formed when Wade, the Giant scooped up a handful of earth to throw at his wife during an argument, what a sod eh!

There is a Carpark on the A169 Saltergate viewing area.

There are so many walking routes to choose from - around the rim, down in the hole, out to Skelton Tower, etc. One can also include Levisham Station (for NYM Railway) and refreshments at the Horseshoe Inn. It is a wonderful hike that takes two to four hours depending on your route and doesn't require any special fitness. Nice way to see pastures filled with animals, wet lowlands with streams, and high moors all on one hike.

Please note that, at the time of my flight there was no indicated Flight Restriction or NOTAM in the area. This is not always the case as RAF fylingdales is close by, so best to check prior to flight. Details of who to contact for permission to fly will be published in the temporary Flight Restriction/NOTAM if and as applicable.

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Co-ordinates: 54.33033, -0.700531 • what3words: ///chair.swims.then

St James' Park (By DJNelson)

Plenty of options to TOAL from around the stadium. Particularly Leazes Park to the North and around St James' Stack to the South.

I wouldn't suggest attempting on a Matchday and also watch out for flocks of seagulls. Height of the stadium also limits line of site but you can land a relocate.

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Co-ordinates: 54.97512, -1.621642 • what3words: ///fixed.earth.shuts

Lancaster Canal Bridge, St. Michael's Lane (By George16)

This is a nice place for views over the central village and canal bridge.

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Co-ordinates: 54.10342, -2.792062 • what3words: ///comments.audible.crispier

Henfield Common West Sussex (By grandad1950)

Just west of Henfield Village is a large public open space. Home of Henfield Cricket club and various football and Hockey teams. Pleasant woodland , small lake and several footpaths to explore the common.

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Co-ordinates: 50.92594, -0.262068 • what3words: ///outgrown.feasting.zone

Future Flower (By Cjh)

Accessible by foot or bike along the Sankey Valley canal between Penketh and Widnes.

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Co-ordinates: 53.3615, -2.704628 • what3words: ///hugs.thick.free

Saint Oswald Church (By Cjh)

Asked permission from St. Oswald's warden. Can park in the grounds car park.

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Co-ordinates: 53.43081, -2.597874 • what3words: ///peach.bronzes.power

Packet Boat Basin Bolton-le-Sands (By George16)

The basin is a wider area of the canal in the centre of the village. Quite often there are boats moored there which can enhance the view. There are two canal bridges there that are quite photogenic however be aware of minor powerlines crossing the bridge. There is good parking on mainstreet just over the bridge.

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Co-ordinates: 54.10514, -2.79073 • what3words: ///bandaged.whom.limelight

Slaugham Mill Pond West Sussex (By grandad1950)

Tucked away up a lane in the village of Slaugham is the fishing lake and fishing club.

Very small car park with a tricky TOAL.

Nice church in the village.

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Co-ordinates: 51.03387, -0.210758 • what3words: ///hails.repay.crackling

Lytham Hall (By leonteale)

Description of the Flight: This footage was captured during the Christmas event in December 2024. The flight took place on a quiet Saturday evening at 8 pm, with no one around, providing a serene and uninterrupted environment for a quick couple of shots of the lights/house for the Mrs.

Permission to Fly: The location is just inside Blackpool ATC's No-Fly Zone. However, Blackpool ATC is very accommodating. You can request permission to fly directly from them or alternatively, fly just outside the zone and use your drone's zoom capabilities to capture footage safely as it is right on the very edge.

Parking: Onsite parking is available. During the event, parking was free, but it’s normally paid outside of such occasions. Make sure to check current parking rates if you visit outside event timings.

Accessibility and Other Information: The site is easily accessible, making it ideal for drone enthusiasts of all experience levels. For those planning to visit during quieter times, it’s worth noting that the area is typically peaceful after event hours, offering a calm environment for uninterrupted drone flights.

Tips:

If flying close to or within the NFZ, ensure you communicate with Blackpool ATC well in advance for a smooth approval process.

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Co-ordinates: 53.7442, -2.976407 • what3words: ///ambitions.fictional.rotation

Staplefield Common, West Sussex (By grandad1950)

During the winter months I often use cricket grounds as a place to fly. They are usually quiet and they are usually large open spaces with room to fly. Quite often they are in pretty villages or surrounded by countryside. This is Staplefield Cricket ground on Staplefield Common.

If you are looking for somewhere to fly, to practice or just take a few snaps seek out your local cricket grounds.

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Co-ordinates: 51.03872, -0.183171 • what3words: ///agreeable.compounds.sprayed

Rievaulx Abbey, Helmsley (By D0c.Col)

Was just a quick impromtu visit as was having lunch in nearby Helmsley. The Abbey is an English Heritage property so watch out for any overzelous staff. There are the usual English Heritage on-site amenities available including parking.

Rievaulx Abbey is a historic monastery located near Helmsley in North Yorkshire, England. Founded in 1132 by Cistercian monks from Clairvaux, it became one of England's most powerful and wealthy abbeys and is renowned for its stunning Gothic architecture, large arches and intricate stonework. Even as a ruin, it showcases the grandeur of medieval monastic life.
Nestled in a tranquil valley, surrounded by the North York Moors, it offers breathtaking views and a sense of seclusion, reflecting the monks' desire for peace and contemplation.
The abbey was a religious, economic, and cultural hub, with monks leading a life of prayer, study, and labour. They also managed vast estates and were skilled in agriculture and sheep farming.
At its peak, the Abbey housed over 140 monks and 500 lay brothers, making it a major influence in the Cistercian order and the local economy. Like many others, the abbey fell into decline after the Dissolution of the Monasteries under King Henry VIII in 1538, when it was stripped of its wealth and abandoned.
Managed by English Heritage, the Abbey is a popular tourist destination and visitors can explore its ruins, learn about its history through the museum, and enjoy the serene surroundings.
Rievaulx Abbey stands as a striking testament to medieval monastic life and holds a significant place in England's religious and cultural heritage. Its impressive ruins continue to captivate visitors, offering a glimpse into its storied past and a serene space for reflection.

There are a couple of places on the adjacent road to TOAL and maintain VLOS and if it's not too busy you can park on the roadside.

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Co-ordinates: 54.25816, -1.118545 • what3words: ///once.intestine.shatters

Tentsmuir Point - Tayport, Fife (By kyleireland)

Summarised rules;
Follow CAA Guidance, Don't bother people and try to not disturb nature.
Leave the area as your arrived.

You require permission with higher impact filiming; e.g requiring a lot of equipment placed around the area or vehicles.

Don't go too far South as there is a Flight Restriction Zone for Leuchars.

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Co-ordinates: 56.44359, -2.819978 • what3words: ///testy.tablets.relay

Tentsmuir Beaches (North) - Tayport, Fife (By kyleireland)

Summarised rules;
Follow CAA Guidance, Don't bother people and try to not disturb nature.
Leave the area as your arrived.

You require permission with higher impact filiming; e.g requiring a lot of equipment placed around the area or vehicles.

Don't go too far South as there is a Flight Restriction Zone for Leuchars.

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Co-ordinates: 56.43915, -2.848935 • what3words: ///gender.louder.distract

Castle Howard (By D0c.Col)

Castle Howard is a stately home in North Yorkshire. It is hidden from the main roads, but there are a number of public paths in the area that surround the estate.

The construction of Castle Howard was commissioned by Charles Howard, the 3rd Earl of Carlisle, as a grand country residence. The site was originally a medieval castle and manor, but the 3rd Earl envisioned a modern and lavish palace-like home. The renowned architect Sir John Vanbrugh, who was not formally trained as an architect but was a dramatist and designer, created the design. This was one of his first architectural projects, and he collaborated with Nicholas Hawksmoor, an experienced architect. The building process took over a century to complete (1699–1811). During this time, different generations of the Howard family contributed to its development, leading to a blend of Baroque, Palladian, and Neoclassical styles in its architecture. The centerpiece of the estate is its grand dome, a striking feature of Baroque design. The south front features elaborate decoration, while the west wing reflects more subdued Palladian influences. Today, the house's final appearance only partially reflects its original idealized design and rather than having two identical wings, it now showcases an extravagant asymmetry that is at odds with Vanbrugh's Baroque vision.

Castle Howard has been home to the Howard family for over 300 years, though they initially resided in another house nearby while construction was ongoing. The house has witnessed significant historical events, including periods of financial hardship for the family that occasionally delayed construction or maintenance. During World War II, Castle Howard was partially used by the military and suffered a devastating fire in 1940 that destroyed significant portions of the house, including the central dome, and many irreplaceable works of art and furnishings were lost. Post-war, the Howard family undertook extensive restoration efforts, including rebuilding the dome, a scaled down version of St Paul’s Cathedral, and repairing damaged sections. Castle Howard remains a family home but is also a major tourist attraction, drawing visitors from around the world.

It’s been featured prominently in popular culture and is famously recognized as the filming location for the 1981 television adaptation of Brideshead Revisited along with the 2008 film version, and not only did it feature in the TV series, Victoria, it was also visited by the real Queen Victoria and Albert in 1850. Its art collection, gardens, and architecture have cemented its reputation as one of the great treasure houses of England.

The estate covers over 13,000 acres, including landscaped gardens, lakes, and woodlands. Features such as the Atlas Fountain, Temple of the Four Winds, and Mausoleum are iconic parts of the landscape. The 11th generation of the Howard Family hosts events throughout the year, from classical concerts to seasonal celebrations, it is not only an architectural gem but also a testament to the endurance and vision of the Howard family through the centuries.

I parked in a couple of places but the estate carpark is easily accessed and is free (at least on the day I visited). VLOS isn't easy so I would take a spotter unless you want to film within the estate grounds (it's not NT, and is owned and run by the family as a business so check out their website for their filming policies). It's fair to say that the grounds are vast and therefore, filming from a secluded area would not be a problem in my experience!

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Co-ordinates: 54.12166, -0.907573 • what3words: ///welfare.armrests.perfect

Whitemans Green (By grandad1950)

Home to Haywards Heath Rugby Club , who are actually quite good.

The green has about 4 rugby pitches, half a dozen football pitches and loads of space to fly.

It can obviously be quite busy at weekends. Mid week lots of room to practice.

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Co-ordinates: 51.0151, -0.151094 • what3words: ///drain.skylights.remission

Blunts Wood (By grandad1950)

A 70 acre nature reserve on the edge of Haywards Heath.
Woodland with large meadows and open spaces for TOAL and a number of small lakes.
Probably best in the spring and summer rather than the cold winters day I went.

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Co-ordinates: 51.00489, -0.123114 • what3words: ///trailer.standing.balancing

Beech Hurst (By grandad1950)

Located in the centre of Haywards Heath.

A very large public park with extensive gardens, tennis courts , bowls club , and in the summer months a miniature train ride around the park.

Lots of room to fly if you are in the area.

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Co-ordinates: 50.9976, -0.115977 • what3words: ///rides.lodge.weep

Hardwick Country Park (By DJNelson)

Large country park with plenty of parking and space to take off. Contains a number of follys and water features.

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Co-ordinates: 54.65419, -1.469493 • what3words: ///press.grips.certified

Anvil Point Lighthouse (By KFDrones)

Great little lighthouse with some lovely costal views

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Co-ordinates: 50.59169, -1.959895 • what3words: ///digress.shuttered.artist

Skelton Tower, Pickering (By D0c.Col)

Had a fantastic journey hiking from Levisham to Skelton Tower and onwards, in the North Yorkshire Moors, even got a clip of the steam train as it passed.

Skelton Tower is a fascinating historical landmark located in Levisham, North Yorkshire, England, within the stunning North York Moors National Park. Skelton Tower was built in 1830 by the Reverend Robert Skelton, a rector of Levisham. It is believed to have been used as a shooting lodge where Skelton and his guests could enjoy the scenic surroundings and engage in hunting. The tower is a small, two-story structure made of local stone. Though now a ruin, its Gothic-style windows and dramatic location contribute to its romantic and picturesque character.

Positioned on a high escarpment overlooking the Newtondale Gorge, the tower offers breathtaking views of the surrounding moorland, valleys, and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, which passes below in the gorge. Skelton Tower is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. It can be reached via a variety of walking routes, including trails starting from the nearby village of Levisham. It is a prime spot for photography and picnics.

The tower is often admired for its romantic, solitary ambiance, making it a favorite for artists, photographers, and history enthusiasts. It combines historical intrigue with natural beauty, making it a cherished landmark in the North York Moors.

It is very remote and had walked there from where we staying in Levisham, just over a mile away. Definitely not a place for a comfort break, in fact there are no facilities at all as is the case in the North Yorkshire Moors. The trails are good though and the terrain moderate to easy. There are quite often NOTAMs in the area so best check before you go.

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Co-ordinates: 54.32463, -0.740075 • what3words: ///whirlwind.rock.screamed

Sandal Castle (By ryan.holt94)

Popular dog walking spot so be mindful of dog walkers. Everyone was friendly enough though or minded their own business

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Co-ordinates: 53.65872, -1.490788 • what3words: ///polite.rationing.shed

Bolnore Village (By grandad1950)

Bolnore village was created from scratch over the last 30 or so years. The roads are a rabbit warren and easy to get lost.

A great sports / recreation centre with lots of space to fly. Lots of sports pitches that can be busy at the weekend.

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Co-ordinates: 50.98829, -0.116159 • what3words: ///boxer.tight.saints

Nunnington Hall (By D0c.Col)

Nunnington Hall, an historic country house in North Yorkshire, England, is renowned for its picturesque setting along the River Rye. Managed by the National Trust, this stately home blends architectural charm, rich interiors, and centuries of history, making it a captivating destination for visitors.
The site has been occupied since medieval times, though the current structure primarily dates to the 16th and 17th centuries. A stone bridge over the river separates the grounds of the house from the village, and its name likely originates from a nunnery that predated the Norman Conquest and was dissolved around 1200. In the medieval era, the land was owned by St. Mary’s Abbey in York.
The house’s earliest surviving sections, now part of the west front, were built by William Parr, 1st Marquess of Northampton and brother of Queen Catherine Parr. After his estate was forfeited in 1553 for his role in attempting to place Lady Jane Grey on the throne, the property was leased to tenants. One notable tenant was Dr. Robert Huicke, physician to both Catherine Parr and Elizabeth I, though he never resided at Nunnington. The estate was managed by stewards, with the Norcliffe family, starting in 1583, making significant alterations over the next six decades.
Ownership of the manor changed hands multiple times. By 1655, Ranald Graham acquired it, succeeded by his nephew Sir Richard Graham, later Viscount Preston. The estate faced confiscation in 1689 due to Viscount Preston’s involvement in attempting to support James II, but it was later restored after his pardon. Following the 3rd Viscount Preston’s death in 1739, the property passed to relatives, eventually becoming part of the Norton Conyers Graham family. In 1839 it was purchased by William Rutson for a little over £152,000. His family used the property as a sporting lodge, and used Newby Wiske Hall in Northallerton as their main home.
In 1920, the hall was inherited by Margaret Rutson, who, along with her husband, undertook extensive renovations in the 1920s, under the architect Walter Brierley. Margaret bequeathed Nunnington Hall, its gardens, and a £25,000 property maintenance fund, about £900,000 at 2024 prices, to the National Trust in 1952.
Nunnington Hall reflects evolving tastes across generations. Its stone façade and mullioned windows convey understated Tudor elegance, while the interiors feature period furnishings, tapestries, and historic furniture. Notable among its treasures is the Carlisle Collection of intricately detailed miniature rooms.
Throughout the year, Nunnington Hall hosts a variety of events, including art exhibitions, family activities, and seasonal celebrations. On the day of my visit The Sealed Knot had been invited to ‘populate’ this historic building in order to illustrate what life would have been like there, in the 17th century, providing a glimpse of everyday life in those days gone by.
Nunnington Hall is steeped in history, and like many historic homes, it has its share of ghostly lore that intrigues visitors and adds an air of mystery to its stately halls. Among the most famous tales is that of The Grey Lady, a spectral figure said to wander the halls and grounds of the estate.
Legend suggests that the Grey Lady might be the spirit of a former servant or a member of the family who met a tragic end. She is often associated with feelings of melancholy or sadness, and some visitors and staff have reported glimpses of her in the shadows, or hearing faint, inexplicable sounds, like footsteps in empty rooms or the rustling of skirts.
Set within eight acres of organically managed grounds, the hall boasts formal walled gardens, an organic vegetable garden, orchards, and seasonal flowers. These gardens, along with the abundant wildlife that live amongst the meandering river, enhance the hall's serene rural setting.
Nunnington Hall stands as a captivating blend of history, beauty, and intrigue, inviting visitors to step back in time while exploring its storied past, enchanting gardens, and perhaps even a lingering whisper of its ghostly legends.

As it is a National Trust Property it is best to TOAL outside their boundary lines. See my TOAL and Parking pins for info.

It's pretty remote there so advise taking a comfort break before you go, unless of course you intend to go inside the hall, which I highly recommend.

There is a Yellow Aerodrome Warning Zone that encroaches on the site so be mindful of light aircraft in the area.

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Co-ordinates: 54.20661, -0.974326 • what3words: ///choice.manifests.bespoke

Nightingale Lane Meadows (By grandad1950)

A large public open space and conservation area to the south of Burgess Hill West Sussex.

The historic Burgess Hill water tower is in the distance.

While there is lots of space to fly parking is mainly on the local roads as there is no dedicated car park.

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Co-ordinates: 50.94415, -0.138531 • what3words: ///faded.croutons.spout

Burgess Hill Green Circle (By grandad1950)

Part of a 6 mile circular walking / biking route around Burgess Hill

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Co-ordinates: 50.95277, -0.158465 • what3words: ///enacts.fury.thudding

Gourdon (By Bluesjnr)

Fly from the lay-by on the A92 at the short dualed section.

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Co-ordinates: 56.82729, -2.287989 • what3words: ///sunflower.jams.listed

Whitby Abbey and Harbour (By D0c.Col)

Whitby is a fantastic place to visit, loads of parking (at a price @£8 for 4 hrs on my visit - see pin) and wonderful things to see and do. Obviously plenty of places to eat, but stay off the main streets for a cheaper dining experience. The Abbey is owned by English Heritage, so caution is required to fly there, but my TOALings were outside their perimeter so no issues.

Whitby Abbey and Harbour
At the heart of Whitby, lies its vibrant harbour that has developed over centuries, with human intervention building upon the natural estuary of the River Esk. Uniquely, the harbour mouth faces north, and its piers stretch east and west, creating one of the few UK spots where the sun rises and sets over the sea in summer.
The West Pier, accessible through an ornamental gate, commemorating Whitby’s seafaring tradition, has a scenic route that leads to the 80-foot-high lighthouse. You walk past capstans and mooring posts reminiscent of historic ship handling, evoking a time when ships were manually ‘warped’ or hauled into and out of the harbour by human effort. Local maritime character is enhanced by vessels like the Grand Turk, an old lifeboat, and a replica of Captain Cook’s Endeavour, which are frequently moored nearby.
Historically, Whitby’s location made it accessible mainly by sea due to the challenging North York Moors. Its natural harbour provided a safe haven along a dangerous 100-mile coastline between the rivers Tees and Humber. By the 1300s, traders from across Europe were visiting Whitby, primarily due to its famous abbey and its lucrative salt herring export. The abbey itself, founded in the 7th century, thrived until it was dissolved under Henry VIII. Its ruins later inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula, and they remain a landmark maintained by English Heritage.
The harbour was Whitby’s lifeline. People often said, “the only road to Whitby is the sea,” due to the challenges posed by the surrounding North York Moors until the first turnpike road was established in 1764. Unlike other towns that developed around a market square, Whitby’s heart has always been its harbour. The bottle-shaped estuary of the River Esk provided the only natural harbour along the 100-mile stretch of perilous coastline between the rivers Tees and Humber. By the early 1300s, merchants from overseas were regularly visiting Whitby to trade with its prosperous abbey. Over time, the harbour was expanded with quays, a bridge, and a pier to shield it from the North Sea. Salt herring was the main export, while imported goods included wine and supplies for the abbey. Notably, coal was shipped to the abbey from Sunderland as early as 1392, marking the beginning of a trade that would later drive Whitby’s prosperity.
Whitby Abbey itself, founded as a Christian monastery in the 7th century and later a Benedictine abbey, was a prominent center within the medieval Northumbrian kingdom, situated on the East Cliff above Whitby, it had flourished for centuries as a center of learning. However, the abbey and its assets were seized by the crown during the Dissolution of the Monasteries and was eventually destroyed by Henry VIII in 1540. Since then, the abbey’s ruins have served as a navigational landmark for sailors.
Soon after it’s destruction it was acquired by Sir Richard Cholmley and remained in his family’s possession until eventually passing to the Strickland family, who in turn transferred it to the UK government in 1920. Now managed by English Heritage, the ruins have endured, even surviving considerable damage in December 1914 when German battlecruisers shelled it during a raid that also targeted Scarborough and Hartlepool. The attack, aimed at the Coastguard Station, caused significant damage to the abbey buildings in a brief ten-minute assault.
Today, Whitby’s harbour and abbey ruins continue to draw visitors, celebrating the town’s rich maritime and cultural history.

Enjoy!

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Co-ordinates: 50.92502, -0.136554 • what3words: ///crucially.pilots.pills

Ryde Pier / Esplanade (By uav_hampshire)

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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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...

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

Stanage Edge (By milkmanchris)

Stunning scenery, lots of places to park and access the top, however to note it is a good 400m climb from the bottom car park to the top, although you can fly it from the car park (ringo app if you are cashless, although they do have pay machines too)

https://visitpeakdistrict.com/business-directory/stanage-edge

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Co-ordinates: 53.34758, -1.633004 • what3words: ///flat.burn.area

India Mill, Darwen (By markas)

When the grandiose vision of India Mill first formed in the mind of Eccles Shorrock, he could have had no idea that world events were conspiring to frustrate his ambitions.

It has been described as the most important textile building in North East Lancashire and was constructed during the period 1859 to 1871. The actual building was completed by the mid 1860s, but all the machinery was not installed until 1871.

Civil war in America was Eccles Shorrock's downfall. A blockade of the Southern states meant no cotton coming out, which meant no work in Lancashire, which meant famine.

Eccles Shorrock was punished for his grand ambitions, he went bankrupt and died of ill health in Edinburgh. India Mills continued as the Darwen Cotton Spinning Company Ltd. until 1933 when it became India Mills (Darwen Ltd.). In 1954 William Baird acquired the company and in 1974 Carrington Viyella took it over. The mill closed in 1991.

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Co-ordinates: 53.69091, -2.464711 • what3words: ///motion.coach.spout

Newark Castle, Scottish Borders (By AlbionDrones)

Situated on a promontory above Yarow Water the ruined powerhouse dominates the landscape, and when surrounded by autumnal colours in the trees it makes a stunning subject for a short video. On the day we arrived access was ok, however it is in the grounds of the Bowhill Estate, which has an entry fee during the on season.
Tere is no access to the Castle buildings themselves.

We were able to drive to the castle easily and park nearby to fly the drone quite easily, and VLOS is easy to maintain in most directions, although watch out for the trees behind the Castle itself.

Although not in an FRZ do be aware that the area is used for low flying by the RAF, as evidenced by an extremely low pass by 2 Typhoon while we were at the castle.

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Co-ordinates: 55.55478, -2.919788 • what3words: ///balloons.specifies.coveted

Stanmer Woods (By Yezzer)

Great views of Brighton, the South Downs and Stanmer Woods.

Two car parks nearby

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Co-ordinates: 50.87222, -0.117867 • what3words: ///gender.march.crowds

Horse Sand Fort (By CJLL)

Horse Sand Fort or Horse Sands Fort is one of the larger Royal Commission sea forts in the Solent off Portsmouth, Hampshire.

The fort is one of four built as part of the Palmerston Forts constructions.

It is 200 feet (61 m) across, built between 1865 and 1880, with two floors and a basement and armour-plated all round.

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Co-ordinates: 50.74998, -1.07257 • what3words: ///progressive.pyrotechnic.malting

Waterhall (By Yezzer)

Great downland views

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Green Ridge (By Yezzer)

Free on-street parking nearby

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Co-ordinates: 50.86218, -0.1684 • what3words: ///neat.assets.margin

Stanley Mills (By mynameisjoe)

Not to be confused with the footballer!!!
Looked after by Historic Environment Scotland, the mills were built on the banks of The River Tay in the 1780s before finally being closed in 1989. The nearby Stanley Village was built to house the workers. It's a great place to walk about with a handheld camera with loads of interesting stuff to keep the eyes and shutter button busy. A lot of the buildings now have been turned into private dwellings so please be mindful of privacy concerns. HES will try to stop TOAL from the land but there is an easy parking spot accross the river, I will add a marker for it. It is on farmland, but there is a public right of way all the way down so access here is not a problem. Just don't block the narrow path when parking as a lot of other people use it. At the marker furthest from river, turn into the farm, follow the track all the way down until you see the remains of Cambusmichael Church, this is where you park. Small gap in the trees 10 yards back the way will lead you down a steep banking, just follow the path, over two small bridges. When you see the Tay opening up, turn left. You can't miss it!!!

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Co-ordinates: 56.47916, -3.439899 • what3words: ///satin.establish.sued

Meikleour Beech Hedge (By mynameisjoe)

The Meikleour Beech Hedge is located near Meikleour, Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It was planted in 1745 by Jean Mercer and her husband, Robert Murray Nairne on the Marquess of Lansdowne's Meikleour estate. It is said the hedge grows towards the heavens because the men who planted it were killed at the Battle of Culloden. The hedge is noted in the Guinness World Records as the tallest and longest hedge on earth, reaching 30 metres (98 feet) in height and 530 metres (1,740 feet) in length.

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Co-ordinates: 56.53259, -3.36407 • what3words: ///fists.fatter.custodian

Southcote Mill & Lock Reading (By Kirky)

Old mill & lock along the river Kennet in Southcote Reading,
Very nice calm place a few dog walkers cyclists & joggers so do be mindful of that other than that all good,
Parking & TOAL is very easy, if the gate is closed for vehicles you can walk through another entrance it’s just a five minute walk to TOAL & location where you’ll see two bridges crossing you can cross the bridges to a meadow or there’s lots of open space anyway without having to even be on, or near the footpath etc, lovely surroundings the few people I see were no problem happy days, I would go back but more prepared as this was a spur of the moment.
Here’s a little history,

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

https://new.millsarchive.org/mills/index/?which=13942

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Co-ordinates: 51.43599, -1.004434 • what3words: ///dart.range.atomic

Hetton Lyons Country Park (By MarcusB)

Country park located in Hetton le Hole, free parking available and a cafe on site.

Popular with dog walkers, runners cyclists and fishing.

Never had any issues with the public when flying a drone here.

No existing Byelaws or policies on drone flying, there are a couple of good Take off & land points available around the park

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Co-ordinates: 54.82351, -1.443146 • what3words: ///moth.sprains.bongo

Whitmore Hall and Gardens, Whitmore, Staffordshire (By D0c.Col)

Whitmore Hall is an historic country house located in the village of Whitmore, in Staffordshire, England. This Grade I listed building is renowned for its long-standing connection with the Mainwaring family, who have owned the estate for over 900 years, making it one of the few estates in England that has remained in the hands of the same family for nearly a millennium.
Whitmore Hall was primarily built in the late 16th century, with significant modifications in the 18th century. The house is built to a square design, with the addition of a 19th-century porch to the Carolean design.
While the Hall was originally built with a moat, as was common for many medieval manor houses, the moat no longer exists in its complete form. However, there are still remnants of the old moat visible, particularly on one side of the house, giving a sense of how the property would have been fortified or isolated in the past.
The house has a Georgian design, with balanced proportions, large sash windows, and a hipped roof. The Mainwaring family has held Whitmore Hall since the Norman Conquest, when William the Conqueror granted the estate to them. Over the centuries, the family has played a significant role in the local and national history of England. For example, during the English Civil War, the Mainwaring family supported the Royalist cause, which put them at odds with Parliamentary forces.
In the 18th century, the house was modernized, bringing it more in line with contemporary Georgian tastes while preserving many of the original Tudor and Jacobean elements. Whitmore Hall has remained largely unchanged since this period, offering visitors a glimpse into the life of the English gentry.
The estate surrounding Whitmore Hall features picturesque gardens, parkland, and woods. The gardens include manicured lawns, formal flower beds, and ancient trees.
Present Day
Today, Whitmore Hall remains a private residence, but it is sometimes open to the public for special events, including guided tours. These tours offer insight into the architectural history of the house, the Mainwaring family, and the role of the estate in Staffordshire's history. It is also a venue for private functions such as weddings, adding to its modern-day relevance.
Whitmore Hall is an excellent example of England’s architectural and social history, blending its medieval roots with Georgian refinement while maintaining its family heritage across generations.

I parked on the roadside by the Whitmore Church entrance gate, just outside the South end boundary of the estate, but there is a tea room and pub just across the road so plenty of places to park. There is a clear view straight to the hall from the churchyard which is where I took off and is shown at the start of my YouTube video.

The hall is privately owned but they have a website that publishes open days and you can book tours at certain times of the year. https://www.whitmorehall.co.uk/


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Co-ordinates: 52.96857, -2.283504 • what3words: ///member.basket.buns

Lincoln Cathedral (By Heading270)

Shot with Mini 3 Pro with permission from RAF Waddington ATC. E-mailed them 24 hours before flight & they requested that I call before & on completion. Can’t TOAL from Cathedral property (they own most of the land immediately around the Cathedral), but found a friendly local who gave consent. Can take in the Castle at the same time and maintain VLOS.

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Co-ordinates: 53.23429, -0.536141 • what3words: ///lush.attend.pays

Buttermere + Sour Milk Gill (By AlbionDrones)

A day out to the Lakes, and Sour Milk Gill waterfall was demanding to be flown, but turning around it was to be met with Buttermere itself, amazing views... Car Parking is busy and £3.50 for 2 hrs, then a 3/4 mile walk to the Waterfall and the lake.

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Co-ordinates: 54.53514, -3.280824 • what3words: ///pounces.pylons.cups

Herrington Country Park, Sunderland (By MarcusB)

This is within Sunderland Council area and they have no Byelaws or policies against drone flying.

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Co-ordinates: 54.87806, -1.471421 • what3words: ///lucky.lines.piper

Ballochmyle Viaduct (By JoeC)

It can be a bit of a trek to the viaduct - I followed this guide:

https://gillianswalks.com/2018/01/08/ballochmyle/

Following the guide, you park in Catrine and walk along the Ayr River Way. There are a couple of fairly steep ups and downs to negotiate. They've had steps built (some of those are well over a foot high) but were a little slippery with the fallen leaves.

It's possible to drive closer by turning off the A76, but it's a farm road with no actual parking. It's single track, but fairly wide and I did see a couple of people park up on the verge to take dogs for walks. I'll stick a second parking marker in where I saw them, but I'd rather park in the Catrine car park and do the extra bit of walking.

TOAL was a little tricky because of trees. I walked a little way along from the viaduct until I found a break in the canopy and then hand launched/landed from there.

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Co-ordinates: 55.49955, -4.362302 • what3words: ///mule.goats.eggshell

Spout Force Waterfall, Winlatter (By AlbionDrones)

1/2 mile walk from the small roadside car park along a moderately difficult - slippery and eroded path, with steps up to the viewing platform - just outside the NT land...
The waterfall is fairly overgrown and hidden, making it a challenge to fly into the area, I would suggest an AVATA or other ducted drone with FPv... Signal strength in the gorge is ok, but satellites are not, mine dropped to 10 and was running on the sensors only, which then gave an issue over the waterfall and shot the drone forwards fast, crashing into the rocks twice before I could stabilise it and bring it back, thankfully undamaged...

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Co-ordinates: 54.62255, -3.269162 • what3words: ///essay.segments.haggling

Cowroast Lock and Marina (By Paul1973)

Parking is limited but available along Wharf Lane

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Co-ordinates: 51.78339, -0.611825 • what3words: ///sunk.bronzer.pianists

St Peters Church & Art Centre (By robsumm)

I was working in the building when I shot this so had permission from the vicar to TOAL from the carpark but there is a public footpath through the graveyard so finding a TOAL should be no issue, there are restrictictions out to sea from here at some times.

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Co-ordinates: 50.72305, -2.778849 • what3words: ///anchorman.micro.chatters

Kings Lynn Minster, Norfolk (By TheBinman)

The Minster and Priory Church of St Margaret, St Mary Magdalene and all the Virgin Saints was founded as a Benedictine Priory in 1101 by Herbert de Losinga, the first Bishop of Norwich. For 400 years it was the monks’ home as well as the Parish Church for the town. It was always known as St Margaret’s

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Co-ordinates: 52.75163, 0.395465 • what3words: ///submit.trace.locked

Codnor Castle (By TheBinman)

Codnor Castle is a ruined fortification in Derbyshire, dating from around 1200. The castle was built in two phases, the first under Henry de Grey, who acquired the estate at the end of the 12th century and constructed the northern end of the structure in stone. Around 1320, his descendants developed the southern part of the castle, doubling its size

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Co-ordinates: 53.04538, -1.354558 • what3words: ///deflation.courtyard.airliners

Brinsley Headstocks (By TheBinman)

The twin headstocks and nearby disused mineral railway track are all that remains of an extensive coal mining enterprise carried on by Barber, Walker & Company, who first leased and then bought much of the parish of Brinsley from the Duke of Newcastle. They are a memento of both Brinsley’s mining heritage, and the literary heritage of DH Lawrence, whose father worked at the colliery. Many of Lawrence’s stories are based on this area and the people who lived and worked here.

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Co-ordinates: 53.03431, -1.308661 • what3words: ///radiates.liquid.innocence

Nottingham Old Market Square & Nottingham Council House (By TheBinman)

A focal point for residents and visitors, Old Market Square is where friends meet, shoppers have a rest, and many great days and nights begin. It is the largest public space in the UK after London’s Trafalgar Square and is a major hub for the city’s social scene and transport links.

From Old Market Square, Nottingham’s shopping streets spread out in every direction. Spacious avenues provide quick direct routes across the city’s compact centre, allowing you to reach even the most distant shops in no time at all.

Nottingham’s ‘beating heart’ is also the setting for major events and celebrations including the Riviera Beach every summer and the Christmas Winter Wonderland. You can also buy local produce, including artisan cheese and meats, at the regular farmers’ markets which take place throughout the year.

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Co-ordinates: 52.95346, -1.149455 • what3words: ///task.usage.gangs

Perlethorpe St John the Evangelist Church. (By TheBinman)

The Parish Church of St John the Evangelist at Perlethorpe stands in the ancient grounds of Thoresby, as listed in the Domesday Book, later to become the ducal estate of the Pierrepont Family, viz Earls & Dukes of Kingston upon Hull and Earls Manvers, whose forebears had arrived on these shores at the time of the Norman Conquest.

The current church building provided by the 3rd Earl Manvers consists of a Chancel, Nave with north and south aisles, a western tower with spire, a south porch and a vestry.

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Co-ordinates: 53.23175, -1.034426 • what3words: ///paid.lifestyle.uniform

Caverswall Castle, Staffordshire (By D0c.Col)

AN AWESOME 17th CENTURY MOATED CASTLE HIDDEN IN A CHARMING STAFFORDSHIRE VILLAGE.

Caverswall Castle is a historic, Grade I listed building located in Staffordshire, England. Built in the early 17th century on the foundations of a 13th-century medieval castle, it features a unique blend of Jacobean architecture with medieval elements, like its moated design. The original castle was constructed in the 1200s, though it fell into ruin by the 17th century. In 1615, it was rebuilt by Matthew Cradock, a local wool merchant, who retained the medieval moat and incorporated modern architectural features of the time.

The castle's history is rich, having passed through various owners over the centuries. It was at different times used as a nunnery, a private home, and even a hotel. Its stunning architecture includes towers, battlements, and an impressive gatehouse, while the interior features grand rooms, paneling, and ornamental details that reflect its long and varied history.

In recent years, Caverswall Castle has attracted attention for being on the market multiple times, sometimes for potential restoration projects or commercial use. The castle's charm lies in its combination of medieval fortress-like features and later Jacobean elegance. Its picturesque setting includes landscaped gardens and the surrounding Staffordshire countryside, making it a remarkable example of England's architectural heritage.

I parked at the curbside just down the road. There are a lot of trees about so I took off from the Church adjacent to the Property. VLOS is possible with some careful planning!

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Co-ordinates: 52.98261, -2.074871 • what3words: ///during.rainbow.appoints

Chapel Milton Viaduct (By Tch0rt)

Pull into the road for "The Wash" and there's a layby outside the church and a car park
No flight restrictions but the church is in use and holds funerals so a bit of common sense is advised.

Two large photogenic viaducts come together

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Co-ordinates: 53.33509, -1.918058 • what3words: ///scatters.tigers.maker

Coombs Reservoir (By Tch0rt)

There's a layby on the mainroad or a small carpark down the single track lane.
A sailing club meets on the reservoir

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Co-ordinates: 53.31546, -1.949322 • what3words: ///magazines.vague.jungle

Boeing B-29 Superfortress crash site (By Striga)

I don't think you need to obtain permission from anyone to fly.
Parking is on Snake Road (Snake Pass Summit) on the A57.
It's a few miles to the crash site and weather can change so be prepared.
It can be a bit treacherous under foot to reach the site.

NOTE - I made a mistake with the take off and landing location.
We took off and landed at the crash site itself.

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Co-ordinates: 53.45062, -1.865011 • what3words: ///hints.pave.dished

Dunskey Castle (By Toby999)

Dunskey Castle is a short 20min walk from Portpatrick along a public footpath.

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Co-ordinates: 54.83544, -5.109852 • what3words: ///cigar.purse.lined

Boscobel House and the Royal Oak, Brewood, Staffordshire (By D0c.Col)

Boscobel House is a great historic place to visit, easy to find just off the A5, and as it's an English Heritage property, it has their full usual amenities available. At the time of my visit you could get a 15% discount by obtaining tickets online before you go. It has a large carpark that costs £3 for all day (you can leave and come back same day), but on the day of my flight, I parked just passed the house on the grass verge by the entrance to a farmers field, on Shackerley Lane. There is also other historic buildings nearby such as Chillington Hall and the White Ladies Priory (the latter is also on the edge of the Cosford FRZ).

Some of the footage I took was taken inside a FRZ so I strongly suggest you get prior authorisation from RAF Cosford before you fly here. Cosford ATC is not always manned during the day so you need to request their form by email to [email protected]. You need to submit your forms by email at least 24 hours prior to your intended flight, however, they do not check their emails on a Thu or Fri as they work the weekends, therefore you need to take this into account. They have a contact number of 01902 377030, but all you can generally do is leave a message. The RAF also have a pre-flight reporting number of 0800 515544 but I've never had to use it yet.

Happy flying!

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Co-ordinates: 52.6717, -2.241865 • what3words: ///create.worms.regret

Brocton Sundial & Cave houses (By G4YTK)

Two fights close together. Park on the small carpark for free W3W " conceals, skips. reserving. Take the right path, walk up the hill with the houses on your left, pass the gate pole, approx 75m the Cave House are on your left in the dip. W3W gourmet. dabble. baguette. Be careful of the trees keep the drone low.
Re join the path walk 50m and you will come to a stone with a hole through it, a arrow points left, follow the path up the hill and you come to the stone sun dial W3W, reserving. walnuts. dress.

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Co-ordinates: 52.78069, -2.041029 • what3words: ///drank.width.duties

Gawton's Well, Knypersley Pool (By AlbionDrones)

Gawton's Well is a peaceful hidden spot - a healing well hidden in a grove of Yew Trees, if not for the signage showing where it is then I am sure most would never find it...

Depending on your sources, Gawton was either a servant at nearby Knypersley Hall or a local villager, who was afflicted with a skin complaint and bathed in the waters of the well, which was said to cure him, he then became a hermit, living in the woods under the nearby Gawton's Stone...

The second of 4 videos from that day, and 3 filmed within a quarter of a mile of each other. I was aiming to show the peace of the place and to document what is, given the shaded area and abundance of trees I flew only the AVATA as it was not really safe to fly either of the cine camera drones, I hope I have done the place justice...

To get here, follow the path inland from the Warder's Tower and then follow the signs, path can be muddy, but otherwise accessible to the wall and within, but the well itself requires a few steep steps to be climbed.

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Co-ordinates: 53.0971, -2.15339 • what3words: ///cuddling.attracts.strumming

Ardgour lighthouse (By BIGboyzelluf)

Nice place to fly in de morning sun!
Wait for the ferry to leave Ardgour for the perfect picture!

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Co-ordinates: 56.72145, -5.242674 • what3words: ///brings.urgent.baseballs

Warder's Tower, Knypersley Pool, Stoke-on-Stoke on Trent (By AlbionDrones)

Hidden behind the trees on the banks of Knypersley Pool - a reservoir built between 1825 and 1827 to feed the canal system - lies the impressive sandstone Warder's Tower - or Warden's Tower as it was called when I was a child growing up in the area!

Home now to several endangered and at-risk species of bat it was originally a gamekeeper's lodge for the Knypersley Estate, and was lived in until the 20th Century.

Captured at the end of September 2024 with the MINI3 Pro and AVATA1, just with the first blushes of autumn colours in the trees, I think another few weeks and the woods there will be stunning...

Parking can usually be had roadside near the dam, which gives about a half mile walk to the tower, but the road is currently shot for maintenance, meaning you have to park in the free car park - marked on map - which makes it a much longer walk - about 4 miles all told but only about 200ft of ascent in total.

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Co-ordinates: 53.09521, -2.155606 • what3words: ///plug.thundered.melons

Highland Stream, Allt an Lagain, Loch Eriboll (By AlbionDrones)

Along the A838 (NC500), between Tongue and Durness, the long road snakes around Loch Eriboll, and at the Choraidh Tearoom there lies a small Highland Stream, Allt an Lagain.

With far-reaching views across Loch Eriboll this small river drops from the higher moors down a series of exposed rock runs and small waterfalls past clumps of bright purple heather flowers - and through one of the first privately built and run Hydro-Electric systems. The water is stained brown with Peat, and some of the exposed rocks are thusly stained red.

Perhaps not as stunning as a large waterfall, but it has its own quiet peace and beauty, and although the wind was on the limits of what was possible on our visit, we managed to make a quick flight up the river to capture this short video, I hope it is enjoyed...

Car Parking available at roadside or in the cafe Car Park. Fly up the hill, watch out for Golden Eagles and Peregrine Falcon though, both had a look at the drone on this flight!

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Co-ordinates: 58.49235, -4.729075 • what3words: ///deploying.shopper.curbed

Castle Tioram (By BIGboyzelluf)

Great an quit place to fly!!!

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Co-ordinates: 56.7845, -5.82922 • what3words: ///views.skylights.crashing

St James' Church (By Brooksy789)

Parking available on the B6011 via a layby between Linby and Papplewick villages. A small walk down a trail gets you to this historic church.

The church is thought to have been built in the 12th century. In the grant made by Henry II to Newstead Priory, part of the endowment was “The Town of Papplewick with the Church of the same name and the Mill.”. Legend has it that Alan A’Dale, one of Robin Hood’s men, was married here. The present tower dates from the 14th century. The nave and chancel were rebuilt by the Right Hon. Frederick Montagu in 1795 (after he had rebuilt the Hall.). In 1855, Papplewick was united with Linby. The Parish is now called ‘the Parish of St. Michael, Linby cum St. James, Papplewick‘. The building was further restored and repaired in 1938 in memory of John Chadburn, son of Mr. C. W. Chadburn who lived in the Parish.

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Co-ordinates: 53.05827, -1.187194 • what3words: ///flushes.mindset.clockwork

Bestwood Village clocktower (By Buzbysdrone)

Built between 1873 and 1876 the clocktower was formerly the offices of the Bestwood Coal and Iron Company. Bestwood Iron Works was opened to the west of the colliery in 1881 and remained in use until 1928. The colliery was nationalised in 1947 and later closed in 1967. The clocktower is Grade II listed and remained the offices of the National Coal Board until 1985. After a period of being vacant, the building transferred into private ownership and resumed its use as offices in 2004.

Parking and TOAL was on the adjacent public highway.

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Co-ordinates: 53.02283, -1.178944 • what3words: ///humble.shakes.turned

Bestwood Colliery Winding House (By Buzbysdrone)

The old winding house and wheels, last part of Bestwood colliery remaining, now been transformed into a country park. Has its own car park or just park considerately on road outside. TOAL on footpath just outside entrance. Can get very busy especially at weekends or event days so bit of planning and consideration needed.

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Co-ordinates: 53.0216, -1.172045 • what3words: ///pushed.mixed.policy

Ceannabeinne Township, Durness (By AlbionDrones)

At the furthest reaches of the Scottish North Coast, just before you reach Durness are some amazing beaches, turquoise waters and golden sands, with rocky headlands and sea stacks, beautiful views, but also a place that includes a shameful history ignored by many...

Ceannabeinne was a thriving township until the landowner decided that sheep were more profitable than people and the village was 'cleared' - the tenant farmers and crofters turned off their land, left homeless and without a means to support themselves, with not a thought to their plight by those whose only motive was profit...

Parking is a roadside layby, big enough for 6 or 7 cars, then the walk over uneven and wet ground to the boardwalk down to the area of the township. Ruins of a couple of cottages can be seen, but nothing spectacular, however the views and beaches below are excellent...

Very windy, on the day we visited...

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Co-ordinates: 58.55249, -4.685676 • what3words: ///skis.wired.gripes

Brough Castle, Cumbria (By markas)

Brough Castle is a ruined castle in the village of Brough, Cumbria, England.

The castle was built by William Rufus around 1092 within the old Roman fort of Verterae to protect a key route through the Pennine Mountains.

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Co-ordinates: 54.52174, -2.323526 • what3words: ///zips.backyards.displays

Butt of Lewis (By BIGboyzelluf)

Park next to the lighthouse, great place to fly!

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Co-ordinates: 58.51558, -6.260902 • what3words: ///umpires.flamed.shuffles

Moria Furnace (By LE60LAD)

Moira Furnace is a nineteenth-century iron-making blast furnace located in Moira, Leicestershire, on the banks of the Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal.

Vist https://www.moirafurnace.org/ for more info on this building and the events that take place here during the year.

Unsure of any drone policy by the museum and country park but like most of these types of venus I would say they are not keen on your flying from their land. There is a sports field with access to the canal path just across from the building and this is where I flew from.

You can park on site but I recommend you check the what is on at the site on the day you wish to fly or the closing times so your not locked in. There is loads of parking around the area.

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Co-ordinates: 52.73292, -1.5358 • what3words: ///interests.shiny.groomed

Kinlochleven (By BIGboyzelluf)

Great place to fly and swim!

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Co-ordinates: 56.71263, -5.008387 • what3words: ///morphing.stamp.notebook

Elean Munde, the graveyard island (By BIGboyzelluf)

There is a big parking space near the hotel, walk on the left side around the bushes, the bushes are not very clean....
Keep your distance and respect!

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Co-ordinates: 56.68432, -5.130235 • what3words: ///goodness.rehearsed.havens

Findlater Castle (By mynameisjoe)

Pronounced Finlatter, the first historical reference to the castle is from 1246. King Alexander III of Scotland repaired this castle in the 1260s in preparation for an invasion by King Haakon IV of Norway. The Norwegians took and held the castle for some time but the castle that remains is from the 14th-century rebuilding. It has some pretty good history behind it which can be found at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Findlater_Castle
Nearby is Findlatter doocot which is also worth a visit, especially as you have to walk past it to get to the castle! There are LOTS of seabirds to contend with, I wouldn't advise going in nesting season as you WILL lose your drone.
Parking is easy and so is the walk to the castle, little more than 10 minutes. It can get busy with walkers, runners, and tourists and the mist can come in very quickly to shroud the castle, so get in, get your shots, and get gone.

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Co-ordinates: 57.69258, -2.770347 • what3words: ///treaty.objecting.wobbles

Prinsted Beach (By Frimleyphotography)

A small area for parking is available by the public slipway with easy access to the beach.

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Co-ordinates: 50.83984, -0.913461 • what3words: ///increased.anode.notch

West Meon Recreation Ground (By Frimleyphotography)

The Village Hall provides a free public car park

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Co-ordinates: 51.01506, -1.087165 • what3words: ///contracts.courts.willpower

Chillington Hall & Estate, Wolverhampton (By D0c.Col)

Chillington Hall is a Georgian country house near Brewood, Staffordshire, four miles northwest of Wolverhampton.The Grade I listed house was designed by Francis Smith in 1724 and John Soane in 1785. The park and lake were landscaped by Capability Brown.

The house is the residence of the Giffard family and is only open to the public during specific events or tour open days so see their website below for details. I filmed there a few times and TOAL/Parked at different locations (see marker points), but most of my footage was taken during one of the tours. Parking on tour days is directly in front of the hall. The tour guide was happy for me to film inside and use my drone, with caveats outside (avoid the windows and the family areas around the back of the building if they are in residence).

There is no cafe as such there, but they do cakes and teas and tiolets are readily available.

Most Satellite Navigation devices will bring you to their correct gate using postcode WV8 1RE . On some occasions they will ask for a road name - In which case use Port Lane or Foxes Lane.

https://www.chillingtonhall.co.uk

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Co-ordinates: 52.65852, -2.202266 • what3words: ///digit.blame.charm

Ben Loyal Views (By AlbionDrones)

Stunning Ben Loyal, visible for miles around, and acccessble only from a single farm track...

Views can be captured from many spots, I have marked several TOAL and Car Parking spots, but you can walk up the 2177ft mounting if you have the time - its a long walk n!

Winds are fairly normal in the area, and can be extreme, my AIR3 had its gimbal knocked a few times, but overall it coped well...

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Co-ordinates: 58.40828, -4.435043 • what3words: ///behind.robes.rear

Stelling Windmill Kent (By grandad1950)

A smock mill built in 1866. The sails were not installed when I visited

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Co-ordinates: 51.17733, 1.069365 • what3words: ///riddle.gems.views

Chillenden Windmill Kent (By grandad1950)

Chillenden is quite unusual as it is an open trestle post mill. Located in the middle of open fields it would be interesting to visit at different times of the year

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Co-ordinates: 51.24214, 1.249519 • what3words: ///iron.grew.landlady

Aber Falls (By AlbionDrones)

A 4-mile walk with a 450ft ascent on some very well-maintained paths brought us from the car park to the amazing Aber Falls, a few miles off the A55 North Wales Coast Road just behind Abergwyngregyn.

The walk is a moderate one, of about 4KM, it rises at a good rate for the first half, but the paths are well maintained, so it should be powered wheelchair accessible if you need one.

Car parking is limited and costs £5 for the day - it is a busy site so do go early. There are toilets in the main car park. There is further free parking in village, another 3km away.

The impressive falls are 120 meters tall, and carry the drainage from the high plateau above, falling almost vertically to the valley floor, where the clear waters flow through the village of Abergwyngregyn on their way to the sea. The short river, Afon Rhaedr Fawr, has the highest vertical descent gradient of any river in England or Wales!

A stunning location, with another waterfall also in the valley, and one I think we shall return to once autumn colours are more evident...

Anyhow, it is an enjoyable moderate walk, that is pretty much accessible for most of the walk, and one we both thoroughly enjoyed...

https://youtu.be/nilLQxobHdg?si=LwrjmdT-vLFeT_X3

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Co-ordinates: 53.21048, -3.995303 • what3words: ///remarked.graph.parked

Llyn Dinas, Eryri (By LordEdam)

Llyn Dinas, near Beddgelert in Eryri is named after the nearby hill Dinas Emery’s, said to be the original home of the Welsh red dragon. In the story by Nennius (b. 769 AD), King Vortigern tried to build a castle at Dinas Emrys, but the walls kept mysteriously falling down overnight.

The boy wizard Merlin eventually discovered why: two dragons, one red and one white, were fighting in a pool beneath the castle (the red dragon won and became the symbol of the fight against the Saxon foe).

The legend grew, and Merlin became King Arthur’s wise counsellor and court sorcerer.

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Co-ordinates: 53.02297, -4.068503 • what3words: ///inserting.broccoli.dairies

Deal Castle Kent (By grandad1950)

Very interesting town to visit apart from the castle. A pier, beach ,fishing boats, and a couple of good pubs. Lots of room to fly and park.

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Co-ordinates: 51.21942, 1.403625 • what3words: ///good.bridge.sums

Dinorwic Quarry (By AlbionDrones)

Huge industrial remnants spread over about 4 square miles and about 1500ft.

Park at the marked area on the map and its about a half mile walk to the edge of the quarry on good paths, then you have the quarry opening up in front of you. Main paths very accessible, although some are steep, other areas to explore will require some mobility and fitness.

Lots of drone flyers about - mainly walkers with DJI MINI's...

Also a very exposed site, high winds were evident when we visited...

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Co-ordinates: 53.12225, -4.106387 • what3words: ///email.forget.barbarian

Pegwell Bay Viking Ship (By grandad1950)

Good cafe and lots of space at the viking ship in Pegwell bay. Apart from the ship there are good views across the bay.

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Co-ordinates: 51.32887, 1.373031 • what3words: ///depending.attends.scouting

Ramsgate Kent (By grandad1950)

From the East pier you get good views of both the beach and the harbour. Walking around the harbour there are lots of photo opportunities of the town and marina as well. Even the seagulls seemed friendly.

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Co-ordinates: 51.33101, 1.423944 • what3words: ///riders.dips.cloud

Kingsgate Bay Kent (By grandad1950)

I flew from the cliff tops as the beach is in the SSSI. Good coffee in the beach shack. Even on a sunny day it wasn't crowded, so a good spot to take the family.

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Co-ordinates: 51.3839, 1.441828 • what3words: ///spits.aside.nobody

Botany Bay Kent (By grandad1950)

A series of coves surrounded by white cliffs. Lots of room to fly especially at low tide, but not a lot of room in the car park

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Co-ordinates: 51.3919, 1.428545 • what3words: ///curl.played.stage

Viking Bay, Broadstairs, Kent (By RDDronesLtd2022)

No permissions are required to fly here. Ensure you have the correct licence for the drone you are flying and don't fly here during peak hours.
Beautiful location to fly during sunrise and sestet hours.

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Co-ordinates: 51.35805, 1.443168 • what3words: ///riding.aside.salad

North Foreland Lighthouse (By RDDronesLtd2022)

I don't believe permission is required to fly your drone here. As long as you have got the correct drone licence for the drone type you fly then I don't believe you would have a problem.
There is plenty of parking spaces at the beach car park (Joss Bay) There is a large field adjacent to the Lighthouse where you can takeoff and land your drone safely.

Great location and even more stunning footage can be captured during sunrise and sunset.

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Co-ordinates: 51.37488, 1.445292 • what3words: ///turned.mouth.shunts

Govan-Partick Bridge (By 1AlanM)

New Govan to Partick footbridge opened September 2024. On the Govan side you have Old Govan Parish Church, the Pearce Institute and Govan Cross. On the Partick side you have the Zaha Hadid designed Riverside Museum and the Glenlee.

Parking available on both sides of the river - chargeable on the Partick side, free on the Govan side.

TOAL from beside old Harland & Wolff slips.

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Co-ordinates: 55.86469, -4.309151 • what3words: ///paint.crowned.smoke

Drapers Windmill Margate (By grandad1950)

Built in 1845 this is a classic form of smock mill. TOAL a bit tricky as the mill is next to a school so weekend flight when school is shut is the best bet

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Co-ordinates: 51.37993, 1.393316 • what3words: ///played.stop.cakes

Coldbackie Beach, Sutherland, NC500 (By AlbionDrones)

Some of the best beaches and views in the world can be found in the far north of Scotland, along and near the Scottish North Coast 500 (NC500).

Coldbackie is a small beach, at the mouth of the Kyle of Tongue, sheltered behind the Ravvit Isles, and is found just before you arrive in Tongue from Bettyhill and Borgie. The beach has stunning white sands, edges with craggy rocks and is bathed in crystal clear turquoise waters, what is not to love!

Take a moment to stop if you can, the viewpoint layby is worth a few minutes - just to soak up the views - whatever the weather!

There are pylons in front of the layby, so take care of hitting the wires, and the path down to the beach is steep and slippery, so best only attempt if you have good mobility and decent footwear...

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Co-ordinates: 58.50934, -4.385841 • what3words: ///barn.rags.drooling

Claymills Victorian Pumping Station, Burton-Upon-Trent (By D0c.Col)

Claymills Pumping Station is a fascinating example of Victorian industrial engineering located in Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire. It was built to pump sewage from the town to the sewage farms in the countryside, serving an important role in the sanitation and public health of the area.
Claymills Pumping Station was constructed between 1885 and 1889 by the Burton-upon-Trent Corporation as part of a broader effort to improve sanitation. The town was experiencing rapid growth due to its brewing industry, which necessitated a modern sewage system to cope with increasing waste.
The station was designed by the civil engineer James Mansergh, who was known for his work on water and sewage projects. The station is a striking example of Victorian engineering, with impressive brickwork, tall chimneys, and large engine houses.
It was fully operational from 1889 until it was decommissioned in 1971. During this time, it played a crucial role in managing sewage and wastewater, preventing the contamination of the River Trent and maintaining public health.
After its closure, the station fell into disrepair, but thanks to the efforts of volunteers and the Claymills Pumping Engines Trust, it has been restored and is now a museum and working heritage site that is designated as Grade II* listed.
The pumping station is powered by four massive beam engines, built by Gimson and Company of Leicester. These engines are named “Victoria,” “Prince Consort,” “Queen Mary,” and “Marquis Wellington.” And they are each capable of pumping around 3 million gallons of sewage per day.
The 120 horsepower compound beam engines are so called as they use steam twice for greater efficiency. The steam first enters the high-pressure cylinder and then the low-pressure cylinder before being exhausted.
The engines have a stroke of 10 feet and a bore of 32 inches for the high-pressure cylinders and 54 inches for the low-pressure cylinders.
They were originally powered by five Lancashire boilers, which generated the steam needed to drive the beam engines. These boilers were fired with coal, which was delivered to the site by rail.
The beam engines in turn drove large reciprocating pumps, which moved the sewage through large cast-iron pipes. The pumps had double-acting pistons, meaning they could pump on both the forward and return stroke thus increasing efficiency.
In addition to the main beam engines, the site also housed several smaller steam engines for auxiliary tasks, including pumping clean water to the boilers and driving workshop machinery.
Claymills is one of the most complete surviving examples of a Victorian pumping station, with much of the original machinery still intact and operational. The site now functions as a museum, offering educational tours, events that showcase the engineering marvels of the Victorian era including steam days, where visitors can see the engines in action.
The site also has a collection of other historical machinery and tools used in maintaining the station.
Due to its well-preserved state, Claymills has been used as a filming location for various documentaries and historical films, offering a glimpse into the industrial past.
Claymills Pumping Station is not just an industrial relic but a living museum that continues to educate and inspire those interested in engineering, history, and the industrial revolution. Its preservation allows visitors to step back in time and witness the power and ingenuity of Victorian engineering firsthand.

Claymills Pumping Station is inside the Derby Aerodrome FRZ so you will have to get authorisation to fly. Best to apply via email at least 24 hrs in advance to [email protected], although they have given me authorisation over the phone on occasions. In the email you'll need to include the following details:

1. Provide a map with the intended area of flight circled ie on a google map, or similar.
2. Time and date of flight.
3. Flight Duration.
4. Your Op ID and Flyer ID (if applicable).
5. UAS Device(s) to be used.
6. Your Name!

You will also be asked to contact them on the intended day just before and after your flight on Tel: 01283 733803. Sounds a lot but it really is easy and I've never been refused yet.

There are plenty of places to park, depending on the day you visit and check before you go on their website (https://www.claymills.org.uk/) as the pumping station is not always open. Best time to go are on thier STEAM days, when 2 of their 4 beam engines are fully operational, usually in conjunction with many more steam powered engines and quirky devices!

Word of Warning, there is a trainline running adjacent to the Station along with a level crossing with barrier. Not an issue really but I'm a belt and braces sort of guy!

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Co-ordinates: 52.82966, -1.611278 • what3words: ///glue.hangs.windy

Margate Kent (By grandad1950)

Vast beach, harbour, art gallery, fishing boats. So much to see although the beach gets very crowded. Parking a bit of a pain so we went to the Morrisons car park, just 5 minute walk to the beach.

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Co-ordinates: 51.38977, 1.379932 • what3words: ///sake.wants.nasal

Achininver and Midfield Beaches, NC500 (By AlbionDrones)

Turning off from the NC500, and passing through Midtown, Talmine and Portvasgo, and then venturing further along a quiet singletrack road your exploration is rewarded with the stunning vistas of Achininver and Midfield Beaches!

Beautiful views, quiet solitude, amazing colours - almost tropical in hue - and crystal clear water offer solace for the soul!

Car park located at the viewpoint for 2 or 3 cars, but even on an August Bank Holiday weekend and a sunny day it was deserted...

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Co-ordinates: 58.55159, -4.45148 • what3words: ///renting.listen.conforms

Minnis Bay Kent (By grandad1950)

Lots of space although the sea weed was a bit smelly at low tide. A very good beach and not crowded.

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Co-ordinates: 51.37908, 1.282772 • what3words: ///goose.wagers.petulant

Portvasgo, Talmine, Sutherland (By AlbionDrones)

Stunning rock formations and a sheltered coastal bay, with ruins...

Park at the end of the road, TOAL from anywhere and watch the winds...

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Co-ordinates: 58.55008, -4.433855 • what3words: ///bugs.broth.restored

Loch Lundie Boathouse (By robsumm)

Accessed from our campsite at Faichemard Farm a relatively easy walk down a track

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Co-ordinates: 57.08664, -4.813353 • what3words: ///beak.estuaries.wash

Herne Bay Kent (By grandad1950)

Interesting town to explore. Apart from the small harbour there are beaches , an old fashioned pier, historic bandstand ( being refurbished) and historic clock tower.

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Co-ordinates: 51.37384, 1.12446 • what3words: ///test.shuts.comet

Papplewick Pumping Station (By Josslinjon)

Parked on the road just past the pumping station, then a short walk to the park field for TOAL

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Co-ordinates: 53.06326, -1.13189 • what3words: ///numeral.boater.crunchy

Bitteswell Village and Church (By richrab)

Bitteswell is a small village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Bitteswell with Bittesby, in the Harborough district of Leicestershire in England. It is situated just north of the town of Lutterworth.

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Co-ordinates: 52.46806, -1.211768 • what3words: ///clever.panicking.speedily

Skegness sea front (By Jim437)

Bank holiday Monday morning flight over Skegness front

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Co-ordinates: 53.1409, 0.349299 • what3words: ///valid.spike.flute

The Unknown, Borgie Forest, Sutherland... (By AlbionDrones)

Deep in Sutherland, in the far north of Scotland, somewhat off the beaten track - with its location signaled only by a small sign beneath the Forestry Sign on the main road - lies an enigma...

After turning off the paved road and taking the forest track - an interesting off-road drive - to be followed by a walk up the low hill to an open heather-clad plateau, we find 'the Unknown'...

The 9' tall cast iron skeleton is a public sculpture standing tall in this ancient landscape of Iron Age villages, forests, flow country, and folklore - of giants hurling rocks, of chieftains and unknown warriors, and of a lone burial, marked now by the placing of the Kenny Hunter cast-iron enigmatic sculpture - ever gazing poignantly over the landscape, head turned to look at the distant peak of Ben Loyal...

Perhaps some will see the skeletal figure and take it at face value. Still, for me, it invited deeper thought and pondering, of the fleeting few moments that we have in our all too brief existence, of our place in the landscape and the world at large, and how - really - our impact is all so insignificant when measured against the longevity of the wilderness and the mountains...

A truly remarkable Memento Mori in a place of stunning beauty...

Although technically within EGR610 Low flying zone, you can fly here outside of operational hours or after checking with the RAF Low Fly Team.

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Co-ordinates: 58.47826, -4.262259 • what3words: ///lamplight.crate.dome

Tankerton Kent (By grandad1950)

Loads of space and lots of beach huts plus a very good ice cream shop

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Co-ordinates: 51.36542, 1.040198 • what3words: ///congas.influence.unstable

An Garbh Alt - Waterfalls (By AlbionDrones)

A stunning wee mountain burn, tumbling down under trees, over rocks and through a small gorge lined with bracken and heather. Park in the layby, and fly up the stream, beneath the trees, take care and watch the wind...

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Co-ordinates: 58.45412, -4.479415 • what3words: ///motivate.vibrates.reclaimed

Whitstable port Kent (By grandad1950)

The industrial port of Whitstable

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Co-ordinates: 51.36378, 1.025002 • what3words: ///relocated.hopping.tonality

Whitstable Castle (By grandad1950)

Built in 1790 the gardens around the castle are worth a visit

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Co-ordinates: 51.36428, 1.034704 • what3words: ///only.reactions.farmed

Barrow Bridge Chimney (By darrenl4)

Plenty of places to take off from, Public park nearby or even public roads around the chimney.

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Co-ordinates: 53.59792, -2.463186 • what3words: ///visual.fees.varieties

Murrays Monument (By robsumm)

Was pretty much at the ceiling to shoot round this as the ground drops away around it pretty quickly, some stunning landscape but keep an eye out for military aircraft on manoeuvres.
From Visit Scotland:-
"The striking Murray’s Monument was erected in 1835 in memory of Alexander Murray, a local shepherd boy who later became Professor of Oriental Languages at Edinburgh University.
Standing in a prominent position on the hillside, you can enjoy commanding views of the valley and the northern slopes of Cairnsmore of Fleet. To the east of Craigdews are the remains of Dunkitterick Cottage, Murray's birthplace."

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Co-ordinates: 55.01825, -4.366921 • what3words: ///polices.imitate.cheaply

Black Loch (By robsumm)

Black Loch about 7 miles north of Newton Stewart, Scotland. EYE A cone of quarry tiles are set on the banks of the Black Loch. There is a small aperture representing the eye of the needle. EYE (The Needle) by Colin Rose (b.1950) Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway. also worth a visit is the Mare's Tail waterfall nearby.

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Co-ordinates: 55.02666, -4.355489 • what3words: ///selects.elsewhere.formed

Crow Point (By Howard)

Crow Point is at the southern tip of Braunton Burrows in North Devon. There is a toll road that leads to a car park and from there it is a short stroll through dunes or via the shore to the automated lighthouse at the point.

The Burrows are a natures reserve and SSSI, especially for the botany. Military training also happens there from time to time (look out for NOTAMs), so be aware and respectful where you fly!

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Co-ordinates: 51.06632, -4.190029 • what3words: ///sang.bypassed.happier

Croft Castle and Parkland (By D0c.Col)

Fabulous place to visit, with beautiful parkland. Fully furnished interior gives you a taste of its past and how our ancestors lived.

I TOAL just outside of the National Trust's property boundary, although there are public walks throughout the Parkland.

You can Park in the Property but I parked in the lane opposite the property exit, where you can get a good view from above.

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Co-ordinates: 52.28453, -2.808596 • what3words: ///variously.doubt.convert

Old Truman Brewery (By clait)

Nice shots of the Truman Brewery with the City as backdrop.
A few TOAL around the area - I've marked the two I've used.
Just avoid Allen Gardens because bylaws.

It might be crowded over the weekends.

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Co-ordinates: 51.5218, -0.071511 • what3words: ///never.hangs.policy

Loch Stroan Viaduct (By robsumm)

Car park below bridge is on Raiders Road which is a toll road (£3 at time of shooting) loch itself is an SSSI at this point which is why I stayed river side of the bridge

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Co-ordinates: 55.0061, -4.117255 • what3words: ///hack.standing.searched

Trollers Gill, Appletreewick, North Yorkhire (By Earwig)

It's a bit of a trek to the spot but well worth it, especially for some FPV canyon diving.
Parking for a handful of cars at https://what3words.com/spooked.fighters.cornering
Walking route on https://www.outdooractive.com/en/track/trollers-gill-appletreewick-in-yorkshire-dales-national-park-on-august/300134605/

Be aware that this part of the dales is often used for military flight training, so keep your eyes and ears peeled if you're planning on flying high.

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Co-ordinates: 54.05203, -1.896501 • what3words: ///professes.sideboard.parade

Folkestone Harbour and Beach (By grandad1950)

Lots of views of the beach, the town, the harbour.

Seagulls were a pain and it would be better to avoid low tide for more interesting images.

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Co-ordinates: 51.07949, 1.189649 • what3words: ///crockery.captures.golf

Sandgate Castle (By grandad1950)

Another large Kent beach with lots of room and the castle right on the beach gives something else to photograph

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Co-ordinates: 51.07349, 1.148821 • what3words: ///cactus.fence.excavate

Royal Military Canal Seabrook Kent (By grandad1950)

The historic Royal Military Canal starts here at Seabrook on the Kent coast.

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Co-ordinates: 51.07183, 1.121597 • what3words: ///amuses.taps.smirking

Bolingbroke Castle (By Osdog)

Lots of places to TOAL around the site. It's not a large place but the castle ruins, and the church are fabulous places to visit. It's managed by Heritage Lincolnshire, and the only sign about photography was no commercial.

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Co-ordinates: 53.16535, 0.015407 • what3words: ///palms.boomer.beak

Clashnessie, Falls (By Grockerman)

It's a bit of a walk from the car park, but the view is definitely worth it! Since it's near the edge of the flight Restricted Zone, it's a good idea to check the app before flying to see if it's active.

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Co-ordinates: 58.21673, -5.31395 • what3words: ///stag.beam.fractions

Doon Valley Heritage Railway (By JoeC)

There's ample parking at the heritage railway as well as a nice (and very budget-friendly) cafe and toilets. It's then a short walk (~300m) to the station.

Whilst there are plenty of places nearby for TOAL which would get you decent views of the trains, the staff were very happy for me to fly from the station itself and only asked that I not get too close to the engine. They even pointed out a few hazards along the track.

Please do consider buying a ticket for the train. They aren't expensive and they help to fund the work.

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Co-ordinates: 55.34297, -4.455189 • what3words: ///organisms.home.kingpin

Braunston canals & churches (By Howard)

There is a track from the small car park across fields - the first tree provides some useful shade. This a good point to fly over the two lost villages towards the church of St Peter (already marked) and to Braunston to the northeast. Also nearby is the Boat House pub with a good-sized carpark and a short walk to the tow paths.

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Co-ordinates: 52.28723, -1.216478 • what3words: ///golden.vertical.titles

Bracklinn Falls (By kvetner)

Bracklinn Falls is about a 700m walk from the free car park, with a couple of steep sections.

Lots of slippery rocks, and be very careful of overhanging trees!

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Co-ordinates: 56.24896, -4.187527 • what3words: ///debate.interview.magically

Hythe Kent (By grandad1950)

Lots of space but the Martello tower marks the start of military restricted ranges.

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Co-ordinates: 51.06479, 1.080799 • what3words: ///posts.organisms.shunning

Glengarry Viewpoint (By kvetner)

Great views of Loch Garry and surrounding scenery. There is one lay-by specifically named as the viewpoint, but also further stopping places further west along the road that are suitable.

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Co-ordinates: 57.08177, -4.953143 • what3words: ///voltages.swims.glass

Greenwich Park (By Badly_Drone_Boy)

Locations address: London SE10 8QY

I took off and landed from the back of James Wolfe statue,

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Co-ordinates: 51.47784, -0.000744 • what3words: ///fires.herb.oils

Petersfield (south) Golf Course (By AeroJ)

Petersfield Golf club has 2 courses in the town, and this is the smaller of the them.
Its well groomed greens and attractive trees make for some nice views if you catch it in the right light or on snowy days when it is closed. Can be quite busy, so best visited in the week, and near the longest day of the year when golden hour is after most have gone home. Good medium views of the nearby lake from higher up.

Pls note 'permission obtained' means for ME, because I went to the clubhouse and asked for it - you would have to do the same to be able to TOAL from inside the side, and coordinate with them which times are least busy when they don't mind you flying. I do not recommend stealthing it from neighbouring fields, although it would be possible, and you can see quite a lot of it from the common next to the lake over the road, but if we ask and they say yes, then TOAL spots are great and within site !

Parking is in the Golf course main car park behind the clubhouse.
Suggested TOAL points give you best all-round visibility and VLOS.
Best filmed one 'end' at a time so you can avoid stray golfers as they play through.
Occusync 4 can get through most of these trees no problem, but it is easy to get lost, so stay high to retain that VLOS !

Useful information:

- RTH height should be 180 ft to avoid all trees, powerlines and golf balls in play.
- Average height of golf ball in play is 60-90 ft, tour level no more than 150 ft.
- Some large birds (not hawks) live on the course but do not attack drones or
panic unless you get too close to them on the ground.
- There are cows in adjacent fields, who also don't care about drones.

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Co-ordinates: 50.99559, -0.927674 • what3words: ///tinted.trickles.scrolled

Dymchurch Kent (By grandad1950)

Vast beach, Martello towers, and lots of places to TOAL

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Co-ordinates: 51.02405, 0.995836 • what3words: ///buyers.disclose.lushly

Coral Beach (By kvetner)

The "coral" beach is actually made of the crushed bleached skeletons of Red Coralline Seaweed, but it's cool anyway. As well as the beach, there is a small hill, and some nearby islands and islets to photograph.

The road from Dunvegan is single track with some bad potholes, leading to a car park than can be busy, but difficult to manoeuvre in (more potholes). From there it's a reasonably gentle 25 minute walk to the beach, along an obvious path, you can't go wrong.

We saw a sea eagle nearby, so watch out for that.

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Co-ordinates: 57.50018, -6.63617 • what3words: ///scatters.dirt.regulates

Fletcher Moss Park & Parsonage Gardens (By 0danny)

A beautiful park in the heart of Didsbury, South Manchester.

Per the website, The Friends of Fletcher Moss Park and Parsonage Gardens was formed in 2006 to ensure its upkeep and helps to look after the horticulture.

More info can be found here: https://fletchermossgardens.org.uk/

On street parking is limited, but free if you can find spaces.

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Co-ordinates: 53.40855, -2.230868 • what3words: ///guises.muddy.shack

Astbury Mere Country Park (By 0danny)

Astbury Mere Country Park was the site of a former sand quarry in the 1980’s. At the time I believe there were some interesting conversations as to what should be done with the land.

Thankfully, local residents took on the local authorities and businesses to ensure the land became a country park…

Today the park hosts Congleton’s 5k park run, Astbury Watersports Centre and a nice little coffee shop.

More info can be found here: https://astburymerecountrypark.uk/

There is parking onsite which is chargeable or just outside you can park for free 😊

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Co-ordinates: 53.16127, -2.230943 • what3words: ///hills.former.charmingly

Rha Waterfall (By kvetner)

Parking is in front of the old police station. From there, walk west along the road until you see a gap in the wall and the sign Uig Woods. It's a short walk to the waterfall, although with lots of steps.

There are very few level take-off spots for a drone. I took off from a rock, but landed on the main path as it was wider. I couldn't get enough of a GPS lock in the narrow river gorge to get much height on the drone. So beware the lack of GPS causing your drone to drift, and obvious hazards such as water, rocks and trees.

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Co-ordinates: 57.59342, -6.360368 • what3words: ///pumps.forced.washable

Staffin Island and An Corran Beach (By kvetner)

The main attraction here is the megalosaurus dinosaur footprints, which can be seen on a shelf of exposed rock, if the tide is not high. But there are also good views of Staffin Island and back across to the Quiraing.

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Co-ordinates: 57.64293, -6.205027 • what3words: ///freely.icebergs.idealist

Cwmorthin Waterfalls (By AlbionDrones)

Car parking beow the walk - or on one of several layby on the way up. Steep walk up to the Lake, past the waterfalls, about 1 mile and 450ft ascent - mainly in the one rise at the falls.

Busy with swimmers and families, but worthwhile, some ruined buildings at the top.

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Co-ordinates: 52.99047, -3.964369 • what3words: ///laying.permit.sinkhole

Mile Oak Recreation Ground (By LloydRey)

Ive flown here a few times over the last 2 months, not had anyone ask me if im allowed etc, just keep a distance from people walking their dogs etc, sundays are a no go from 10:30 to 4pm due to football games, the rest of the time its pretty much empty to practise at.

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Co-ordinates: 52.61705, -1.726415 • what3words: ///luck.royal.tunnel

Eastney Beach Southsea (By grandad1950)

Eastney Beach is a popular nudist beach at Southsea, and no I didn't see any. Wild and undeveloped with lots of space to fly. Just up the road is the Royal Marines Museum that is well worth a visit .

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Co-ordinates: 50.78593, -1.037997 • what3words: ///robe.salon.moon

St Giles's Hill - Winchester (By uav_hampshire)

A great vista from the top of St Giles's Hill looking down onto the city centre and Winchester Cathedral.

TOAL for me was just to the left and slightly back of the viewing platform as VLOS is tricky and is limited due to the amount of trees in that location. However it's not impossible and I managed to capture some good shots of the cathedral and the surrounds including St Cathrine's Hill.

Flying preferably should be carried out on an overcast day from this location as during the summer if you have a cloudless sky, you're going to be subjected to the full force of the sun from 4pm onwards as it will be staring to set directly in front of you.

Parking around the hill is extremely limited due to residential properties at its location so you're best advised to utilise one of the council cark parks in the city centre.

Also be fit!! ...There about 150 steps up to the top of the hill.

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Co-ordinates: 51.06018, -1.304708 • what3words: ///gong.freshen.polka

Queen Elizabeth Country Park (By AeroJ)

The South Downs contains a good few spectacular locations along its length, and Butser gets a lot of attention for being among the tallest and most open of them.

But the neighbouring peak of Butser is a slightly lower, almost entirely tree-covered hill where we find QECP, Petersfield's main big out-of-town country park, which deserves a pin on the map because it will occur to many to try and fly here, but we should be aware of the challenges in advance...

Parking is expensive if you bring the car, but bikes (and EUCs) get in free if you are up to the 400 ft climb to the top of the hill with another mile or 2 to go to the fly site once you get there ! Toilets and cafe facilities open within normal park sort of hours (also expensive !). The Park does not have any 'no drones' signs (as of Aug 2024), and I believe it's fine as long as you don't hang around the busy picnic and pizza oven areas at peak times. These border the closest TOAL field right next to the car park and make that one the least preferable of the 3 or 4 available - the others don't generally have stationary groups of people in them !

There ARE spectacular views available here, just not as many as you'd think ! It is MAINLY about the trees and sheer amount of them ! And it's quite a challenging place to fly for number of reasons I will briefly mention below.

All 3 of the potential fly sites are right at the top of the hill and are variously sized fields that adjoin the main gravel track running all the way along the main ridge from the upper car park to Wardown, which is the highest point of and end of the hill. The best place to fly from is undoubtedly the largest field, furthest from the car park (about 1.5km walk), and just before the hill drops off into the Wardown viewpoint (which is almost entirely obscured from view by trees from the ground). THIS is the view we want though and is a stunning vista back towards the town, in which we have imposing Butser on the left, the chalk quarry and town in front, and the A3 carving between the 2 hills, and vast, lush tree canopy in the foreground. This looks AMAZING in Autumn.

But the Achilles heel, so to speak, of this site is the fact that each of these TOAL fields are surrounded by tall trees, seriously limiting the amount of horizontal travel we have, even at some height without losing VLOS. The ONE exception is if you get your UV to follow the main track all the way along the hill ridge, which will give a long continuous shot with clear views of craft all the way along if you follow it on foot and lovely wooded drop-offs on both sides once you get about 100 ft above the tree-line.

We do get some RAF traffic appearing low over those trees on occasions, so good to notify them of any flights you may be intending to make here in advance. We also have to watch out for excess wind, which may seem calm at ground level, but can become suddenly huge as soon as you emerge from the canopy, where you are subject to a powerful prevailing wind that gets channelled along the A3 between the 2 hills. Although updrafts from this do get diffused by the woodland to some extent, some skim above it and can catch you, making descent a bit sketchy if you try it in the wrong places or need it in a hurry, so this is actually quite a challenging place to fly because you don't have much chance to see things coming and winds are unpredictable and powerful ! My advice is 'don't run low on power here - land well early'. The main risk is being blown out of VLOS for craft that can't handle big wind. I will only fly my M4P here on the very calmest of days.

A valid question to ask might be why you would fly here, when there is even bigger hill Butser right next door, which is a relatively easy-fly, vastly wide open space, with amazing all-round visibility wherever you fly on it, and I would have to agree !

QECP is for specialists, who want tree-lined ridges in certain lights, (and ones tall enough to poke through clouds occasionally) and who want to actually fly IN the woods where there are helpfully widely spaced and nicely managed trees and a number of interesting things to film including assault courses, bike trails, epic drop-offs and several crafty type play areas with rope swings and bridges and what-not. Looks great in golden hour. FPVers would have a ball in the woods if the light was right...

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Co-ordinates: 50.97363, -0.967226 • what3words: ///logs.marching.relations

Neptune's Staircase (By kvetner)

Interesting flight of locks with large free car park and cafe.

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Co-ordinates: 56.84645, -5.093549 • what3words: ///stance.fend.reflected

Spice Island Portsmouth (By grandad1950)

Great views of Spice Island, the Solent, Ferries, shipping and Spinnaker Tower.

Pubs good and can get busy during opening hours.

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Co-ordinates: 50.79275, -1.109162 • what3words: ///fees.scary.cried

Millennium Field / Sheet Allotments (By AeroJ)

Hidden away in the tiny village of Sheet, Hampshire is a little gem of a fly site, if luck is on your side ! Approaching Sheet from the Petersfield side, turn right down Mill Lane (VERY narrow) and work your way down to a tiny car park on your left, which borders the ambitiously-named 'Millennium field'.

This field is small, overgrown, and unspectacular in and of itself, but the brilliance of this site lies in the huge allotments garden to the left and the very close proximity to the railway line at the far end (careful of that !). There will be 'some dogs', probably not on leads, and long grasses everywhere except the bits where the dogs pass, so bring a landing pad and launch off-path if you can.

How we fly here depends on whether you have been over to talk to people working on their allotments first ! If you are lucky, then there'll only be a few people there working on their plots, and if you ask nicely they may agree to let you TOAL from the paths within the allotment (bonus, no dogs!), and allow close-pass flights over the gardens, which makes for exceptionally interesting footage of some very well-maintained little patchwork plots !

But if luck is not on your side the people you ask may insist that you have to write to the allotment co-ordinator, put signs up, get EVERYONE's permission before you can fly, and basically it's a no-go from them for that day ! In that case I inform them that I can legally fly from the field right next door, and they should expect drone movement in the vicinity, but that I will keep high over their allotments and not hover there for extended periods of time.. The gardens still look amazing from high up, so it's not a total loss if this happens, and still worth burning a pack on ! But if they let you down to head-height, then you can spend a solid hour filming this without much repetition !



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Co-ordinates: 51.01821, -0.919273 • what3words: ///tailors.rationing.tweed

Borough Hill Park (By AeroJ)

Borough Hill is perhaps the smallest of Petersfield's flyable parks, and there is very little of interest to see at ground level past about 3 rather nicely shaped trees !

However, should we climb to a couple of hundred feet we find now we have excellent views of the whole South-East side of town (opposite side from the lake), the railway line and the industrial estate, and possibly the most interestingly-shaped building in the town, the hospital, which is on the opposite side of the field right next door to the park. Also, panning up from the industrial estate we have a clear view all the way to Butser Hill. Hardly any nesting or hunting birds here, which is nice.

We should not hang around at 'house-height' too long here, as there isn't much separation between this park and the houses on 2 sides of it, but if we get above that level fairly quickly it should be fine. Also watch out for potentially strong winds coming from the South, off the downs; this park is particularly exposed to them, and it can be really windy here, even when there isn't much just down the road in town.

You'd be lucky to get a parking space anywhere on Borough Hill Rd itself, (which is a very narrow cul-de-sac ending in a private road and turning round is tricky), so best to park somewhere near the end of Swan Street. Some suggestions shown on map.



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Co-ordinates: 51.00402, -0.94348 • what3words: ///mailers.focal.cherub

Ditton Park Manor Berkshire (By Kirky)

Ditton Park Langley Slough Berkshire,
Massive park with a manor & a few other bits of nice scenery, stumbled on this when watching the weather forecast, parking was a bit of a nightmare but parked at the end of ditton park road where there’s enough to park a car, is a real nice place a few dog walkers in & around the park so be mindful, I TOAL'D from just inside a gate & stayed on the perimeter, as I was just leaving I spoke to a park keeper after my flight who was fine but there was a slight language barrier but all seemed ok, there was a sign on a fence which was hazard warnings ( dogs must be kept on lead, enter at own risk, water hazards keep to pathways & children must be accompanied, I believe this place is well known for weddings & venues etc, airspace is class D but do check before you visit as its not to far from Heathrow FRZ,
all in all a nice place.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ditton_Park

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Co-ordinates: 51.49092, -0.56056 • what3words: ///number.petal.before

Portsmouth Cathedral (By grandad1950)

Lots of parking but hard to find a TOAL spot. I asked in the cathedral if I could take off from their land. Road close by. Good views across the Solent if you get up high.

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Co-ordinates: 50.79049, -1.104393 • what3words: ///enter.squad.clown

Naval War Memorial Portsmouth (By grandad1950)

Portsmouth or Southsea Naval memorial on Southsea Common

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Co-ordinates: 50.78249, -1.095639 • what3words: ///rating.noble.they

Loch Leven Castle (By mynameisjoe)

Lochleven Castle is a ruined castle on an island in Loch Leven, in the Perth and Kinross. Built around 1300, the castle was the site of military action during the Wars of Scottish Independence (1296–1357). In the latter part of the 14th century, the castle was granted to William Douglas, 1st Earl of Douglas, by his uncle. It remained in the Douglases' hands for the next 300 years. Mary, Queen of Scots, was imprisoned there in 1567–68, and forced to abdicate as queen, before escaping with the help of her gaoler's family. In 1675, Sir William Bruce, an architect, bought the castle and used it as a focal point for his garden; it was never again used as a residence.

The remains of the castle are protected as a scheduled monument in the care of Historic Environment Scotland. Lochleven Castle is open to the public in summer, and access is available by ferry.
Access couldn't be easier and there is plenty of parking. Can get really busy in good weather. Be mindful that Loch Leven and its surrounds are a massive haven for all manner of migratory and local bird species, some with schedule 1 protection. Be careful not to fly during the breeding season. Also be aware that there are several glider sites, and Balado Airfield, very close by.

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Co-ordinates: 56.20038, -3.391428 • what3words: ///myself.teaching.instilled

Southsea Castle Hampshire (By grandad1950)

Southsea Castle was built in 1544. It now has a brewery inside but was closed when I was there so can't vouch for the quality of the beer.

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Co-ordinates: 50.77807, -1.088768 • what3words: ///ties.riding.hers

Beachy Head Lighthouse (By Khump3)

TOAL from cliff top. Arrive early and very few people around and easy parking in car parks nearby. Can be windy so check wind speeds before setting off.

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Co-ordinates: 50.73498, 0.240852 • what3words: ///monkey.throwaway.ties

Kings Hill Kent (By grandad1950)

Kings Hill is a completely new village in Kent. One of several new villages, Kings Hill was started in 1989. A mixed residential and commercial development.

A very interesting place to visit. Several TOAL possibilities but I chose the central park and recreation area.

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Co-ordinates: 51.26779, 0.393782 • what3words: ///spices.worm.exonerate

Princes's Green - Cowes (By uav_hampshire)

A great TOAL location to capture aerial images and video for the entrance to Cowes Harbour.

It's a popular thoroughfare for walkers and those relaxing by the water so err on the side of caution when it gets particularly busy in the good weather and during the weekend period. I personally found early morning and later in the evening were the better times to fly from this location.

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Co-ordinates: 50.76696, -1.304972 • what3words: ///snatched.coverings.snack

Neist Point, Skye (By AlbionDrones)

The most westerly point on Skye is the Neist Peninsula, with its amazing lighthouse. The drive from Dunvegan is along single track roads that are both steep and twisty, so take it easy, and be prepared for the parking area to be exceptionally busy, especially around sunset on a nice day...

Wear waterproof footwear as to get onto the cliffs it can be wet and boggy...

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Co-ordinates: 57.42348, -6.788202 • what3words: ///town.summit.divides

Petersfield Cricket Ground (By AeroJ)

This is worth an additional marker to the main heath one already added because it is possibly the premiere fly site in Petersfield, and easily the best of the available parks to fly in. Provided there isn't a cricket match on, this perhaps the perfect practice ground - big and wide and spacey, with no ground hazards, and completely surrounded by trees for good isolation from surrounding houses on just 2 sides.

Excellent visibility all the way around, and spectacular views of lake and heath to the North. Sunsets from here are very good, and the sun is in the right place to look good with the lake for most of the year !

RTH height here is 122 ft.

Parking is in a layby right by the entrance (see video), but anywhere up Heath Road East is usually fine. Then follow the short woodland track to the field. OR park in the primary school car park on Heath Road after hours, which is usually empty, and walk across the heath about 500 ft to the cricket pitch from there.

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Co-ordinates: 51.00244, -0.921945 • what3words: ///templates.milky.pound

Love Lane Skate Park, Petersfield (By AeroJ)

Petersfield Skate Park, on Love Lane, is one of the bigger public parks in Petersfield. As you enter the one way ring road into Petersfield get in left lane, and Love Lane is first turning left. If you pass Moggs Mead you have gone too far, but turn down it anyway, and drive along it until you see the park on the left - there are 2 gates there and on-road parking.

It is big and wide and open, with few ground hazards (though watch for wires and trees in places !). It makes for interesting video because of the skate Park and football stadium that adjoin it.

Unlike Penn's Place, this park is more sheltered from the winds coming in off the South Downs, so this is a good 'practice flying manoeuvres' park.

Disadvantages are that it is among the busier of Petersfield's parks, and there are usually a lot of dogs running free, so hand catching sometimes necessary on landing. Some privacy issues to be aware of - Churcher's College behind the football stadium and more so the pre-school located right in the park, but this is usually empty evenings and weekends. Also we are surrounded on all sides by houses and ANOTHER (junior) school just beyond the tall trees by the skate park) so should remain quite low or quite high to avoid stressing residents / staff.

The big car park here is fine to use, free, and doesn't get locked, though gets rammed on football match days and at weekends when there is a lot of team sport played on the fields. Best to avoid those days and head to the nearby heath instead !

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Co-ordinates: 51.00639, -0.928235 • what3words: ///inherits.rate.registry

The Avenue, Petersfield (By AeroJ)

The Avenue Rec ground is the perfect place for first flights with sub-250g craft - small and managable, yet wide open and with very few hazards on the ground. Beyond a tall bank of trees there is the lake and the main strip that runs along it where most of the people and wildlife are, but if we avoid flying out of the park bounds and stay quite high we can avoid annoying residents and birds alike.

Spectacular views of the town, and lake from here, particularly at sunset, when the park is also at its quietest. If there are dogs, they are never on leads, so watch out for landings !

We do have to be quite careful about privacy here - lots of houses border the park, but I haven't run into complaints before, and have flown it many many times.
Also there are 2 large tennis courts, which can be interesting from above if there are people playing (very easy to ask them if it's fine beforehand to make them 'involved people' and thereby mitigate the 'crowd overflight rule')

Parking is in any adjacent road - don't use the actual car park near to dusk or dawn; it gets locked sometimes, regardless of who is in it at the time!

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Co-ordinates: 51.00157, -0.933041 • what3words: ///forkful.snuck.amps

The Whangie (By 1AlanM)

The Whangie is an interesting geological feature found in the Kilpatrick Hills in Stirlingshire. Park in the Queen's View carpark on the Bearsden to Drymen Rd (A809). Fairly lengthy walk in with a 300m ascent on rough paths.

The Whangie is a cleft in the igneous rock, purportedly caused when the devil, excited about what he was going to get up to at a coven on the nearby Stockiemuir gave a flick of his tail and cleeved the rock.

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Co-ordinates: 55.99418, -4.420152 • what3words: ///mingles.mushroom.hovered

Coldrum Long Barrow Kent (By grandad1950)

Historic long barrow owned by National Trust. If interested in ancient sites it is worth a visit. Bit of a trek across fields to get to it and not a lot of TOAL spots due to N.T. ownership. I took off from a farm track near by

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Co-ordinates: 51.32156, 0.372924 • what3words: ///flesh.assist.glad

Penns Place (By AeroJ)

Penn's place is Petersfield's main leisure centre and features many big wide open fields. It's a very good place for UAV tests and building confidence before more adventurous flights.

As you enter the site the field on the right is the most empty and free of obstacles, and, being a cricket pitch is immaculately maintained. Some dog walkers around.

In the left field there are a lot more obstacles and this area has more people walking in it, and is used for various sporting activities most weekends. Along the back of this field we have the Rotherlands and the river itself which look good from above, but take care not to drop behind the trees there losing VLOS. Otherwise, not very scenically interesting, but the ideal place in Petersfield to see sunsets, which throughout Summer occupy the whole sky on the left field...

Some very tall trees, so RTH height should be 147ft.

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Co-ordinates: 51.00584, -0.907606 • what3words: ///fidgeting.question.reverted

Butser Summit (By AeroJ)

Butser is nearly the highest bit of hill in Hampshire, and has spectacular views in all directions, even to the South coast on clear days.

It is open to the public all year round, although the car park is very expensive. But there are laybys on the road leading to it, so usually room in one of those.

We can fly in the adjacent fields fairly easily, but the best views are reserved for the very top, up by the transmitter tower. From here we can venture out along any of the downs and valleys that meet here.

There is flat ground for TOAL by the summit waypoint marker, and closer to the tower. We have to treat that tower with caution (don't let it come between you and your UAV) but its signals don't seem to screw with our machines if we keep a reasonable distance. It is about 120 ft high, so we can easily get above it.

There is sometimes other aerial activity here. Paragliders operate sometimes from the West side, and kite flyers might appear anywhere near the top. Passing small planes and RAF stuff like to fly quite close to the hill, so spotter a good idea here.

Just occasionally a cloud bank will appear in the early mornings UNDER the hill, with the summit only just emerging from it - if you are lucky enough to catch one of those days it's the easiest 'above clouds' shots you'll ever get !

Main danger is wind, which is much higher up here than at ground level, and this is a very exposed hill, with the A3 forming something of a wind tunnel leading to updrafts, and it can sometimes be difficult to descend on blowier days. Best place to do that is nearer the centre of the hill.

Lots of potential TOAL markers shown, but the 2 Southmost ones are at the base of the hill (better accessed via Queen Elizabeth Country Park Lower car park, then walk under the bridge and up to the left), where there are gently sloping greens up to the top, some wild horses, and the A3 very close to the right, so we need to keep away from that and only fly up the hill away from it. This is good on misty mornings.

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Co-ordinates: 50.97782, -0.980213 • what3words: ///pegs.secondly.budget

Elsted Common (By AeroJ)

Elsted Common (also called Iping /Trotton Common) is located just off the A272 towards Midhurst, just after the village of Trotton. Turning right onto the Elsted Rd we can either park in the car park for Iping Common (thieves hotspot / less rewarding views), or, more preferably, drive on down until the road sharply dog-legs right, at which point there is a layby on the left big enough for just 1 or 2 cars. Park there, cross the road (careful of blind corners etc) and head into the woods through the gate there into the Nature Reserve... note warnings about cows !! Try and locate those guys before you fly just so you know where they are !!

Then walk about 100 meters further where it opens out into beautiful heathland, and the whole 2 km area in front of you and to left and right are flyable land.

This whole area is an SSSI but all for ground-dwelling stuff (Nightjars, Stonechats, Ordonata, Sand Wasps, rare Heather etc etc) and we do have to watch out for roaming herds of Red Poll Cattle, which are curious and stealthy (also unphased by smaller drones helpfully !). But if we keep the ground based stuff to a minimum, there are very rewarding views at canopy height and above and a stunning water filled quarry lies behind the tree-line where you parked, visible from anywhere above 200 ft. Sometimes there are hawks, but the area they patrol is so vast here that they usually move off, so just wait for them !

This location looks radically different depending on which season of the year we fly it. It looks amazing in Summer, Autumn, and Winter, but a bit less vibrant in Spring when everything has died back during Winter and new growth hasn't started.

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Co-ordinates: 50.98761, -0.790769 • what3words: ///absorbing.daydream.beeline

Ifracombe Capstone Hill (By CplMulder)

Advised to go early in the morning (6am) when the beaches are deserted except for a few runners. Be aware of high ground with Capstone hill and of the bird life.

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Co-ordinates: 51.21199, -4.121596 • what3words: ///dolls.develop.plan

Ashford Hangers (By AeroJ)

As you drive up Stoner Hill (away from Petersfield town) turn right at the top into Cockshott lane. This starts off nicely wide and safe, but quickly disintegrates to a VERY bumpy track about half way along the ridge. Try and park in any of several laybys up there before it turns into Old Litten Lane (past the big houses).

Once parked, there is a 1-2 km walk uphill needed and eventually you will come to the end of the road with a barred gate preventing vehicles from going any further.
Walk downhill on the bridleway about 300 yards beyond that and you will see a narrow set of steps on the left up to the flying field, which is very secluded, but you may see a couple of hikers passing through.

It is quite a challenging fly-site, best for experienced pilots, mainly due to difficulty of recovery if we crash, and several risk factors as follows:

Nature-wise we do have to be careful here. Various large raptors hunt over this land - I have seen buzzards, Red Kite, Kestrels, Sparrowhawks, and if your craft goes down pretty much anywhere here recovery is going to be very difficult or in a tree canopy you can't easily later get to.

We do get some aerial traffic here too. RAF occasionally fly chinooks, jets and other aircraft in close proximity to the hill, but we if we stand in the right place in the launch field we have excellent visibility in most directions, and a good deal of time to hear things coming first.

Wind up here can be hazardous and up-drafty, and quite unrelated to what is forecast for the town beneath it, so best saved for calm days !



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Co-ordinates: 51.03953, -0.940619 • what3words: ///prepare.barbarian.after

Treyford Downs (By AeroJ)

For anyone not wanting to tackle National Trust 'owned' Harting Down, then we can do almost as well just next door to it, over Treyford Down instead !

If we drive to Treyford, and take the last turning off Bugshill Lane before we reach the tiny village itself, there is a no-thru road / driveway, dog-legging on the left that is publicly accessible, and leads up a steep section of hill towards the few houses at the top. But shortly after the road turns into more of a chalk track there is a wide turn-around area, which usually has a few cars parked in it while people go for walks up the hill, the gates to all the fields are wide open or not there, and it has never been a problem to fly here the few times I have done it previously. DO NOT drive further up the track than this first turning area - the track becomes narrower and narrower and rougher and rougher until it is no longer passable by car shortly after that.

Whilst filming, I try and keep attention focused on the hills / downs to the right and left, and not so much back at the houses, which are about 700 yards back from location marker. Be prepared for occasional farm / house traffic to drive (sometimes they are curious and stop to ask what you're up to, but don't mind when you tell them) through on the track, but if you fly from just to the side of that it's usually fine. You shouldn't have to go into the cornefields on either side of the road, but they are usually ungated so you 'can', and you do get a better / less obstructed view of the hilltop if you use the right side one.

Be careful of winds here - they do tend to howl along the downs, and sometimes rush upwards along the ridge, so if you need to descend in these conditions, move back over the cornfield to do it. You will need altitude ceiling of <700 ft to get 400 ft above the top of Treyford Down.

If you fly east toward the main Treyford Hill, but then back from its ridge and on 500 ft or so, you will find the interesting Devils Jumps Burial mounds, although you need to stay very high above them to maintain VLOS and not get blocked by the hill.

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Co-ordinates: 50.95549, -0.831204 • what3words: ///over.myself.headings

Harting Down (By AeroJ)

Beautiful Harting Down is one of the most picturesque landscapes in South Hampshire. The National Trust have made it VERY difficult to fly here without TOAL from their land, which they forbid. But there is a chink in their armour we can all exploit ;)

If we look at the NT borders North of my location point you will find one small field that is at the base of the central hill along the downs. This is accessible from Hill Road (turn left just before the hill climb to NT car park) and has a handy layby directly opposite a big chalk track that leads directly into the field, which normally has an open gate. If we go into that field, setup roughly in the middle of it on the raised section we are nicely hidden from the road (and the farm behind it, to whom this land belongs) by a thick bank of trees behind us but a relatively clear view up and over the downs.

You will need to set your vertical limit to at least 750 ft to get 400 ft above the hilltop, but you can fly the whole ridge with perfect visibility of the UAV so long as you don't ever drop low enough to lose LOS behind the thin row of trees separating this land from NTs.

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Co-ordinates: 50.9631, -0.871239 • what3words: ///talkative.inhaler.decreased

Maryport (By stevesb)

Seems to be a public carpark with no fees to pay, right on the edge of the port giving access to a small beach the port area the port entrance and a view of the wind farms

also there is a marina near and a working fishing port.

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Co-ordinates: 54.71705, -3.508034 • what3words: ///impulsive.rankings.body

Langley Memorial Recreation Ground (By BandoBasher)

This recreation ground has lots to do and is easily accessible by car.

There is exercise equipment, plus a grass football pitch.

There is a path suitable for pushchairs and scooters.

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Co-ordinates: 51.50229, -0.543483 • what3words: ///waddled.motor.games

Walkerwood Reservoir (By WozAndrew)

Park on the dam or in the small car park at the far end of the dam.

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Co-ordinates: 53.48793, -2.023001 • what3words: ///desktops.keen.scowls

The Fairy Bridge, Skye (By AlbionDrones)

There is nothing particularly impressive about the structure itself, but it has a good amount of folklore attached to it, linked mainly with the Fairy Flag of Dunvegan Castle...

Nice small free car park next to the bridge, and good access to fly under and over, and along the wee burn for a 100 m in either direction...

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Co-ordinates: 57.47042, -6.54131 • what3words: ///little.tonality.counts

Lower Halstow Kent (By grandad1950)

A nice village and an interesting collection of old Thames and Coastal Barges. The best known is Edith May . Not a lot of parking but loads of TOAL options

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Co-ordinates: 51.37556, 0.670645 • what3words: ///scramble.chitchat.ringers

Blackhills Waterfall - Eas a' Bhradain (By AlbionDrones)

A wet and blustery final day on Skye, afforded us a brief window in the weather to make a short flight at the changeable Blackhills Waterfall...

The falls are just off the main road - take care crossing the road if you wish to talk to them - and almost opposite a parking space - which gets busy!

Not huge, but good if it has been raining...

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Co-ordinates: 57.26266, -6.09259 • what3words: ///shuttered.contacts.overdone

Two Barroes, Exmoor (By Howard)

Two Barrows is a site on the West Somerset / North Devon border that contains a number of Bronze Age burial mounds. Only one barrow is prominent today, though the official record assigns four barrows to the location. The site itself is part of a larger 'Principal Archaeological Landscape: Setta Barrow, Five Barrows and Two Barrows complex' (no 8 in the Exmoor list of these PALs).

DJI Mini 3 Pro, edited in Adobe Premiere Rush

See also my video from the nearby Shoulsbury Castle and Five Barrows: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQF1go91lP4

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Co-ordinates: 51.11137, -3.790712 • what3words: ///prepped.motoring.attend

Milton Creek Country Park Sittingbourne (By grandad1950)

Large public open space with lots of trails and a couple of small lakes. Interesting views ( including the water treatment works ) in all directions.

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Co-ordinates: 51.35263, 0.744772 • what3words: ///smart.ships.remove

Sinfin Moor Park, Derby (By D0c.Col)

The Park has a wide open space with plenty of parking. The whole area consists of 34 hectares including a playing field with 6 football pitches and 2 cricket pitches, a BMX track and a play area with a range of equipment for children of all ages. The nature conservation area has more than a hundred species of wildflowers and its ponds, meadows, woodland and hedgerows provide habitats for a variety of birds, invertebrates, amphibians and mammals. All these are well away from the park playing area so should not have any issues flying there.

The Friends of the Park volunteers run a community café at the Pavilion, as well as other activities for the community and to help wildlife.

@JockyB organised an East Midlands Meetup there in 2024 and eberyone had a great time.

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Co-ordinates: 52.87857, -1.482167 • what3words: ///slave.with.descended

Faversham Quay and Creek (By grandad1950)

Interesting place to visit with a few bars, shops and creek side walks. Houseboats, barges and sailing boats moored along the quay. Not a lot of parking but but town centre parking just 5 minutes away. It could get busy later in the day.

One word of warning, the seagulls were a real pain.

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Co-ordinates: 51.32148, 0.898324 • what3words: ///decorator.inflamed.comb

Normanton Down (By gasbag43)

Close by a large collection of barrows, 1km south of Stonehenge, that is thought to be one of the most important Neolithic and Bronze Age barrow cemeteries in the country.

It consists of three long barrows, a mortuary enclosure and nearly forty round barrows.

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Co-ordinates: 51.16788, -1.842399 • what3words: ///atoms.dentistry.sand

Portscatho Beach (By Andy401C)

Past the Rosevine, parking on the road (dead end to the beach)

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Co-ordinates: 50.18576, -4.969811 • what3words: ///crockery.terms.prettiest

Shakin' Brig Edzell (By outRAGEis)

Access is by Gassie Brae and takes you right down to the bridge which is closed off due to safety fears. Other than this, it's open all years round and the scenery from up above is staggeringly beautiful.

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Co-ordinates: 56.81063, -2.653256 • what3words: ///rejected.archduke.headstone

Annesley Hall Gatehouse & Stables (By TheBinman)

Annesley Hall : Gatehouse & Stables
Gatehouse Range, Annesley Hall, Nottinghamshire, mid c19.
Grade ll listed.
Incorporating stables, dairy & coach-house.
Possibly by Anthony Salvin (1799-1881).

Annesley Hall was the home of the Annesley family, passing to the Chaworth family in the 16th century. It remained in the hands of the Chaworth-Musters family until 1972.

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Co-ordinates: 53.06624, -1.248971 • what3words: ///shuts.handicaps.presumes

The Ailesbury Column Savernake Forest (By Kirky)

Ailesbury Column Savernake Forest Wiltshire,
Been trying to get this shot for ages after my third journey to this location I managed it, its a gorgeous place with stunning surroundings with lots & lots of history, parking can be a bit of a nightmare but is doable followed by a short walk for TOAL, some parts of the forest have signs saying private so be mindful of that, I adhered to the notices & stayed this side of the forest on a deep grass verge over looking the forest,
All in all just a lovely place & worth a visit & a stroll in the forest if that's your thing also this is where the big bellied oak tree is I shall attach links, was very quiet when I visited.

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Ailesbury_Column,_Savernake_Forest_-_geograph.org.uk_-_153435.jpg

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Belly_Oak

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Co-ordinates: 51.38073, -1.668119 • what3words: ///pronouns.bleak.rail

The Church of the Holy Cross, Middlezoy (By BudgieUK)

The Church of the Holy Cross in Middlezoy, Somerset, England dates from the 13th century and has been designated as a grade I listed building. William of Bitton II was the rector by 20 April 1263. From the 13th to early 16th century, when it became a separate parish, Middlezoy was a chapelry of Sowy parish. The church was originally dedicated to St. Lawrence and later to St. Mary before adopting the current dedication in 1754.

You can park on the local roads, and TOAL is available from many areas around the church

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Co-ordinates: 51.0938, -2.894266 • what3words: ///dubbing.woodstove.mattress

Loch Bay, Stein, Skye (By AlbionDrones)

Picturesque Stein village and waterfront - with the oldest public house on Skye - from the sunny but windy beach, just past the jetty - a couple of boats coming into the moorings, the MV Elena C - run by the family business of Diver's Eye - and the sailing dinghy Poppy - to come in another video...

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Co-ordinates: 57.51508, -6.573463 • what3words: ///contemplate.childcare.mouse

Crichton Memorial Church (By AspieTravels)

Join me for Part 1 as I explore by DJI Drone, the beauty of Crichton Memorial Church, Dumfries, Scotland designed by renowned architect Sydney Mitchell. Built between 1890-97, this non-denominational church is a must-visit for history and architecture enthusiasts. This stunning building is the focal point of the 85-acre Crichton Estate.

I stayed at the adjacent Holiday Inn hotel and asked permission of the manager there if i could TOAL from the adjacent car park and that was no issue.

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Co-ordinates: 55.05091, -3.59386 • what3words: ///bloomers.pretty.sprayed

George Stephenson's Brussleton Incline (By AspieTravels)

George Stephenson's Brussleton Incline on the historic Stockton and Darlington Railway, officially opened on September 27, 1825. It played a crucial role in the coal industry hauling coal waggons and their locomotives uphill using double stationary engines at Brussleton. It connected the former Shildon Colliery to the port town of Stockton-on-Tees via Darlington.

Parking: free

Note: do NOT park on the road adjacent as per the photo, as it goes further up to the former Engine Masters House and others. You can walk up and see the engine masters house.
There is also a Georgian Bridge but the overhead section above the road is no longer there.

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Co-ordinates: 54.62484, -1.672406 • what3words: ///pursuing.thrillers.guarding

Llanthony Secunda Priory (By BudgieUK)

From their web site "Llanthony Secunda Priory remains of a once large and important Augustinian Priory which was founded outside the city walls in 1136. A scheduled monument with listed buildings that have played an important part in Gloucester’s history for over 900 years."

It was a nice open area with no big trees in the close proximity!

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Co-ordinates: 51.86027, -2.257219 • what3words: ///active.gone.popped

SULA Light Ship (By BudgieUK)

I was staying at the adjacent Premiere Inn, so car parking was not an issue, but there is a shopping centre within a few minutes walk, so parking there should not be a problem for an hour.
It was hard to know what section to put this in, its on the Sharpness Canal, its effectively a lighthouse, but its also a hotel!

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Co-ordinates: 51.85998, -2.255239 • what3words: ///look.sweat.fully

Duntulm Castle, Trotternish, Skye (By AlbionDrones)

Romantic ruins of the MacDonald stronghold on the exposed NE coast of Skye, only a short walk along the peninsula from the roadside parking - which gets extremely busy...

Views on a good day stretch from the Quirang to Lewis and Harris in the Outer Hebrides, but the wind is the issue - we have visited 3 times, an only once wad the wind below 30mph - and even then it was 20mph gusting higher, just within the capabilities of my AIR3, although you can definitely see a few bumpy bits of air as the drone is bounced around...

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Co-ordinates: 57.68414, -6.346978 • what3words: ///corrupted.whoever.gain

Castle Archdale view point (By Soupc)

Parking next to road, not very popular. Can fly and land from parking spot.

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Co-ordinates: 54.49553, -7.730602 • what3words: ///harnessed.infuses.staining

Horseshoe Falls, Llangollen (By LordEdam)

Horseshoe falls is a weir on the River Dee in Llangollen, designed by Thomas Telford to provide the headwaters for the Llangollen Canal

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horseshoe_Falls_(Wales)

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Co-ordinates: 52.98101, -3.199232 • what3words: ///clutches.occupations.cold

Cockersands Abbey (By Bilbo)

Cockersand Abbey is a ruined 12th-century Premonstratensian monastery on a headland overlooking the estuary of the River Lune south of Heysham. The abbey was founded in 1180 as a simple hermitage but was raised to the status of a fully-fledged abbey 10 years later in AD 1190. Parking in small layby nearby:
WTW: ///bind.soonest.froth

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Co-ordinates: 53.97672, -2.875081 • what3words: ///bridges.sorry.absorbing

Plover Scar Lighthouse (By Bilbo)

On the south edge of the Morecambe Bay near Glasson Dock, at the mouth of the river Lune sits a modest but beautiful Plover Scar Lighthouse. Built in 1847 it has seen better days but still makes an enjoyable visit it and is the subject of many photos. Parking in small layby nearby: WTW: ///bind.soonest.froth


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Co-ordinates: 53.98142, -2.882688 • what3words: ///pouch.tastings.scarves

Porthkerry Viaduct (Porthkerry Park, Barry) (By vrsdazitup)

Lovely park area with a very scenic Viaduct with dual rails going across. There is a large field on the side I took the photo from. There is no access to this field nearby. I took off on the car park near by the arches of the bridge. Please note this is within a FRZ of Cardiff Airport. Applied at https://nsf.nats.aero pretty easily and had confirmation the following day. Once on-site you call Cardiff ATC for permission to take off. They'll ask you to confirm how long you plan on flying for, you'll agree to terms over the phone and they give any required warnings. You call them once you are finished. This was my first time applying to fly in a FRZ and it was very simple.

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Co-ordinates: 51.39352, -3.31777 • what3words: ///massing.twitches.cherished

Falls of Tarf, Glen Tilt, Blair Atholl (By TheFatController)

I thought long and hard before adding this as a location as it is well off the beaten track and it will take some effort to get to, but you will be well rewarded by the absolutely stunning scenery. It is possible to hike to the falls but it's easier on a bike - last year I used an ordinary mountain bike (7hrs) but this year on an eBike the round trip took around 3 and a half hours (including half an hour for snack/photos/droning at the falls. The closest parking is at the Bridge of Tilt car park in Blair Atholl, which is also the nearest point for shops/food/toilets. Midge repellent is also useful!
If you are interested the Wikiloc trail is https://www.wikiloc.com/mountain-biking-trails/falls-of-tarf-175650173

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Co-ordinates: 56.89634, -3.67054 • what3words: ///chaos.storms.graduated

Calvine and Struan (By TheFatController)

You can take a walk up from the House of Bruar just off the A9, or there is a small lay-by in the hamlet of Calvine for a much shorter walk, though the lay-by is often occupied by the speed camera van. Follow the road down under the railway bridge and there is a marked footpath for 'Struan Old Kirk'. The path takes you down along past the River Garry waterfalls, across a field and over to the old church. You can either retrace your path to return, or continue on up the road by the church to make a loop. Nearest food/drink/toilets are at the House of Bruar.

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Co-ordinates: 56.76517, -3.953785 • what3words: ///towels.forgiven.column

Stockingfield Bridge (By 1AlanM)

Stockingfield bridge was built recently to enable cyclists and pedestrians to be able to move from the Glasgow branch to the main branch without leaving the canal and crossing busy roads.
The striking design of the bridge is a far cry from the initial proposal which was to have a male figure designed by Andy Scott (Kelpies) holding up the bridge. This design was later simplified to to the current design.

Permission for non-commercial flights is not required. Scottish Canals request that lock chambers, people and boats are not over flown.
https://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/events/filming-and-photography/filming-with-drones

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Co-ordinates: 55.89243, -4.285872 • what3words: ///vent.knee.zones

Canbuskenneth (By Kenbo)

Cambuskenneth Abbey withing sight of Stirling Castle and Wallaces Monument.

On street limited parking.

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Co-ordinates: 56.12336, -3.918497 • what3words: ///adding.thus.lease

Long Man of Wilmington View (By ianinlondon)

The Long Man of Wilmington is an impressive artwork from the middle ages drawn on the side of the South Downs. This particular location is a driveway for a large farm gate, allowing you to park and take off in full view of the Long Man, making it easy to keep in visual line of site. Be aware that another car may pull up and park near you; this is on a quiet country lane but passing traffic will also occur. This spot is more than 150 m from residential buildings so it may be better for larger model drones. There is also a full car park around 200 metres away shown on TOAL.

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Co-ordinates: 50.81448, 0.186836 • what3words: ///tile.sculpture.scuba

Blackchurch Rock (By G4YTK)

Parked on NT carpark at Brownsham. Walk to the Mouthmill beach 1 mile. TOL on the beach.

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Co-ordinates: 51.01311, -4.427962 • what3words: ///intersect.badminton.hydrant

Dark Sky Viewing Point, Trumpan, Waternish Peninsula, Skye (By AlbionDrones)

Amazing views over the Minch to the Outer Hebrides - when clear - and stunning coastal scenery of Waternish and Dunvegan peninsulas.

Park in the Trumpan Church Car Park and use the fenced-off area with picnic benches for TOAL, check with anyone else present that they are ok with you flying - it is quite remote, but there were people there on both occasions we visited, none had any issue with the drone flying...

Watch out for the MIDGES! They are fierce and have big sharp pointy teeth, either invest in some SMIDGE (other midge repellants are available) or take a sacrificial tasty snack for them, in my case the husband worked well, they seem to like him and will happily go and chase him, leaving me free to fly...

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Co-ordinates: 57.5574, -6.643789 • what3words: ///drifters.regulate.spooked

Salmon Farm (By BIGboyzelluf)

Salmon nursery at the island of Skye, lots of space to park your car.

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Co-ordinates: 57.26966, -6.076866 • what3words: ///stooping.perfected.political

Uig Harbour (By BIGboyzelluf)

Nice overnight stay, in the morning a very windy flight from the hill to the harbour of Uig, parking space for 6 vehicles.

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Co-ordinates: 57.59205, -6.372983 • what3words: ///growth.screaming.readjust

An Dubh Lochan, Angus of Fersit (By BIGboyzelluf)

Beautiful Loch, nice place to fly and swim also. Small parking place.

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Co-ordinates: 56.87183, -4.710475 • what3words: ///chip.singled.handicaps

Dunvegan Castle (By BIGboyzelluf)

Dunvegan Castle, take off from a small parking place north of the castle, lot of wind, but fun to fly !

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Co-ordinates: 57.44857, -6.589797 • what3words: ///since.samplers.truckload

Abandoned Farm (By BIGboyzelluf)

Very nice place, lots of parking spaces along the road.

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Co-ordinates: 56.74279, -3.64603 • what3words: ///animals.overheard.that

Loch an Eilein Castle (By BIGboyzelluf)

A short walk from the parking place to the loch, but it's worth it.

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Co-ordinates: 57.14899, -3.821873 • what3words: ///chitchat.emailed.lashed

Netham Lock (By richrab)

Netham Lock is the point at Netham in Bristol at which boats from the River Avon, acting as part of the Kennet and Avon Canal, gain access to Bristol's Floating Harbour.

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

TOAL from Feeder Road.

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Co-ordinates: 51.45201, -2.553938 • what3words: ///image.image.rarely

River Coe Gorge, Glencoe (By AlbionDrones)

The River Coe Gorge is a narrow river gorge running from the waterfall down alongside the main road - A82. It is filled with obstacles, trees, branches, rocks, and waterfalls and rapids, yet it makes an amazing place to fly FPV in a cinematic way.

Park in the layby and walk to the viewing platform, keep to the right and you will have a good view of the gorge entrance, your spotter needs to be nearby too.

If the drone loses connection you may find yourself having to take a swim to recover it as overhanging rock faces and trees will make it difficult for it to autoreturn. I flew about 300m down the gorge, using my AVATA and Goggles2 with the MC, at 300m I had 2 bars of transmission, so turned back at that point.

Be prepared to lose your drone if you attempt this amazing location...

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Co-ordinates: 56.66351, -4.970075 • what3words: ///dreamer.microchip.badge

Maiden Bower Hillfort (By B19DAE)

Park near the footbridge at the end of Sewell Lane and walk under the bridge turn left and follow the track up.

Be aware, Glider Club is near by and tow planes could be active too.

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Co-ordinates: 51.89201, -0.552558 • what3words: ///twigs.shaped.oasis

Derelict Fish Farm (By Soupc)

The farm is gated from the road, but there is a public walk near by to fly from.

Commonly used by other people.
Very over grown, to keep vlos maintain height.
Can take off from bridge or bench area at end of tunnel.
Car park is rarely full.

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Co-ordinates: 54.42482, -7.585915 • what3words: ///pave.clusters.slippery

Millennium Field Biddenden Kent (By grandad1950)

A lovely village with lots of room to fly from the Millennium Field

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Co-ordinates: 51.11186, 0.638545 • what3words: ///ambushed.muddle.notch

Ashness Bridge (By AlbionDrones)

The stunning Ashness Bridge, tight underneath but flyable - one person did it with a MINI3 Pro!

Car Parking 50m away, paths are uneven and rocky so take care and a stick may be useful. Watch out for sensor errors over the moving water...

Car Park ticket is also valid for the Surprise view, about 400m away...

Go early to avoid some of the tourists...

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Co-ordinates: 54.56383, -3.129898 • what3words: ///texts.equity.expansion

Lake Clywedog (By Leecm1981)

took off where maker is should have taken filter off when taking picture

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Co-ordinates: 52.47175, -3.604246 • what3words: ///tweezers.discount.ballparks

The Surprise View, Ashness Wood, Lake District (By AlbionDrones)

The third location flown on the Drone Show Live Viewers Lakes road trip, just up the road from Ashness Bridge, the wonderful Surprise view.

Car Parking on site, and a very short walk - the car park at Ashness Bridge 300m away is on the same parking ticket, so you pay once to park at both locations,,

The drop is steep so do take care, there are no barriers!

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Co-ordinates: 54.56091, -3.133216 • what3words: ///finds.ownership.resources

Shaw House Berkshire (By Kirky)

Shaw house west Berkshire Newbury,
Elizabethan Mansion built in 1851, now serves other purposes which I shall attach link / history, I went here on a Saturday evening just before sunset & sat outside before I got the drone up just staring at the buildings character & surroundings, TOAL is easy & building was closed when visited,
I know this area very well & is lovely on a nice day, there is a church to the left & a further few hundred yards to the left is a leisure centre, was very quiet & peaceful but I do know it can get busy in & around with public, dog walkers etc, when your facing the building a couple of hundred yards behind you is an opening which takes you in to some woodland / park that runs alongside the A34, there are benches in there for seating & a couple of people just chilling out, gorgeous surroundings well worth a visit & there's plenty of parking spaces as well.


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Co-ordinates: 51.41217, -1.317418 • what3words: ///plus.loudly.windy

Dunsinnan Hill Fort (By mynameisjoe)

Dunsinane/Dunsinnan is the site of a battle in 1054 where the Earl of Northumbria defeated Macbeth of Scotland. The earlier Iron Age hill fort in the picture has long been known as Macbeth’s Castle and was made famous in the Shakesperean play. Most people pronounce it incorrectly as DunsinANE, it was changed by Shakespeare to make it rhyme in:
“I will not be afraid of death and bane, Till Birnam forest come to Dunsinane”

I have added a marker for a small parking spot. It's a really popular walking spot and is quite often full. The walk, although short, is pretty steep in places so be prepared for a wee workout. The views at the top though are worth the effort.

It’s correct pronunciation is Dunsinnan, which in Gaelic means Hill of Ants.

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Co-ordinates: 56.47055, -3.277649 • what3words: ///autumn.adding.advising

Garthgorsdale Beck, Honister Pass (By AlbionDrones)

A cascading Beck in Honister Pass, complete with stunning views, waterfalls and bridges to fly under - deceptively long - fun of the first order...

Park in the parking spot near the large boulder, just after the bridge, then you can fly to your hearts content... Fly downstream and up for a reveal of Butermere, or the other way up the Pass to see the distant slate mines...

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Co-ordinates: 54.5227, -3.222218 • what3words: ///whisker.songbook.probing

Boa Island (By Soupc)

Parking can be tough, might be windy, next to a main road.

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Co-ordinates: 54.51182, -7.904119 • what3words: ///curated.smothered.codes

Necarne Castle (By Soupc)

Common place for people to walk. Large open space, may require a walk from parking spot.

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Co-ordinates: 54.46241, -7.638034 • what3words: ///pocket.compress.nurses

Royal Military Canal Appledore Kent (By grandad1950)

Built during the Napoleonic Wars as a defensive line , the 28 mile historic canal is interesting to explore on foot.

Appledore is a pretty village with good parking and gives easy access to the canal.

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Co-ordinates: 51.0275, 0.789749 • what3words: ///junior.asked.dumps

Moss Force Waterfall (By AlbionDrones)

Between Buttermere and Derwent Water, off the Honister Pass road is Newlands Pass, and at the highest point is the spectacular Moss Force waterfalls...

Good car parking at the side of the road, a short walk to the falls, or fly from the roadside, watch out for tourists - go early - and for the occasional tree racing into the gorge..

A great place for some chilled out FPVing...

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Co-ordinates: 54.54511, -3.24937 • what3words: ///hood.alert.midwinter

Lough Meenameen (By Soupc)

Parking next to marker, Can be windy.

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Co-ordinates: 54.4533, -7.956749 • what3words: ///cracks.prune.forum

Duross Bay (By Soupc)

Parking available up the grass from site, table to take off from next to sand. Next to a common walk way, careful of pedestrians.

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Co-ordinates: 54.4729, -7.734257 • what3words: ///training.freezers.puzzled

Tenterden Town Station Kent (By grandad1950)

Tenterden Town station is the home of the Kent and East Sussex heritage steam railway. If you like steam trains the ride takes about 2 hours. I was there early so no risk of flying over uninvolved people but I guess it gets busy when the trains start at 10.00 a.m. The staff there were very friendly and helpful.

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Co-ordinates: 51.0703, 0.685085 • what3words: ///return.tubes.mainframe

Queens Park, Crewe (By Creboz)

There is a free parking next to the park.

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Co-ordinates: 53.0969, -2.468344 • what3words: ///rocket.woof.friend

Butser Hill Petersfield Hampshire (By Donb1)

Parked annd took off and landed along side entry road as pay as you enter car park expensive,Hampshire County Council owned. May get busy in peak times.

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Co-ordinates: 50.97287, -0.989778 • what3words: ///removed.chaos.falls

Mill Meece Pumping Station (By D0c.Col)

Nestled amidst the tranquil landscape of Staffordshire, the Mill Meece Pumping Station serves as a poignant testament to the area's industrial legacy. Erected during the renowned Victorian era between 1883 and 1884, this grand edifice was dedicated to supplying clean water to Stoke-on-Trent's bustling pottery industry. Its monumental presence not only facilitated manufacturing processes but also catered to the emergent population's water needs.
It commenced operations in November, 1914, with the Ashton Frost engine, the pumping station boasted two boreholes and boilers. The Hathorn Davey engine, introduced in 1928, further enhanced its efficiency by tapping into new boreholes.
Both engines dutifully served until December 22, 1979, when modern electric pumps superseded them. Presently, the station continues to deliver an average of 2.2 million gallons daily to Severn Trent Water consumers, employing potent electric pumps within its original boreholes from 1914.
The Pumping Station is an architectural marvel, featuring a resplendent red brick façade adorned with intricate gothic-style windows and elaborate ironwork. Its towering 38.4-meter (126-foot) chimney once facilitated natural draft for the boilers, harnessing the upward flow of hot flue gases.
Within the Engine House, colossal steam engines, initially coal-powered, drove formidable pumps, drawing water from underground wells to supply the region, with a stable water source for industrial and domestic purposes.
Evolution and adaptation marked the journey of the Station, transitioning from steam to electric power while retaining its iconic Victorian structure. Today, under the stewardship of the Mill Meece Preservation Trust, extensive restoration endeavours ensure the continuation of it’s rich heritage.
The successful renovation of the middle boiler in 2021, and the revival of the Ashton Frost and Hathorn Davey engines rekindled the station's historic significance.
Beyond its mechanical marvels, the station has transformed into a mesmerizing museum, offering visitors a captivating journey through time. Exhibiting a curated collection of vintage pumping machinery, it chronicles the technological evolution from steam-driven engines to contemporary electric pumps.
Beyond its engineering marvels, the Mill Meece Pumping Station holds great cultural significance and it continues to serve as a reminder of the region’s industrial heritage and it’s pivotal role in shaping the social and economic landscape of Staffordshire.

Parking is at the road side along the lane and adjacent to the train track.

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Co-ordinates: 52.90202, -2.254236 • what3words: ///protester.clots.animal

Firle Beacon Sussex (By grandad1950)

At one of the high points of the South Downs National Park in Sussex you get great 360 degree views of the undulating countryside that typifies the South Downs. The South Downs Way long distance path passes through the car park. It can get very icy in winter with occasional snow.

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Co-ordinates: 50.83288, 0.079674 • what3words: ///broadens.than.shirt

Fontwell Racecourse (By grandad1950)

Easy parking and TOAL when it isn't a race day

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Co-ordinates: 50.85512, -0.655301 • what3words: ///rides.listen.workbench

Southease Bridge East Sussex (By grandad1950)

The South Downs Way is a long distance footpath from Winchester to Eastbourne and is quite a tough walk along the tops of the South Downs. The path crosses the river Ouse at Southease. Good views of the path and the river and the village is also well worth a visit to see its unique church.

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Co-ordinates: 50.83003, 0.026351 • what3words: ///scored.flying.spouse

Llandrindod Lake, Llandrindod Wells (By BudgieUK)

This lake is easy to access as there is a one way road that goes all the way around it. Parking was plentiful when I was there, and it was easy to TOAL from the footpath that surrounds the lake.

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Co-ordinates: 52.23442, -3.373371 • what3words: ///overgrown.sprouts.doctor

St. Padarns Church, Llandrindod Wells (By BudgieUK)

This church is adjacent to the A483, and there is a lay-by directly opposite the church site. Park there, and you can also TOAL from there

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Co-ordinates: 52.2693, -3.339339 • what3words: ///absorbing.education.shutting

Queens Park Brighton (By grandad1950)

Lots of space, a nature / wildlife lake and distant views of Brighton pier

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Co-ordinates: 50.82465, -0.125274 • what3words: ///issues.marker.trucks

Conisbrough Castle (By Trouty1)

I parked on Castle Hill directly adjacent to the castle. Provides a good vantage for VLOS. It is an English Heritage site.
Info-
Conisbrough Castle is a medieval fortification in Conisbrough, South Yorkshire, England. The castle was initially built in the 11th century by William de Warenne, the Earl of Surrey, after the Norman conquest of England in 1066. Hamelin Plantagenet, the illegitimate, parvenu brother of Henry II, acquired the property by marriage in the late 12th century. Hamelin and his son William rebuilt the castle in stone, including its prominent 28-metre (92 ft)-high keep. The castle remained in the family line into the 14th century, despite being seized several times by the Crown. The fortification was then given to Edmund of Langley, passing back into royal ownership in 1461.

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Co-ordinates: 53.48472, -1.226864 • what3words: ///drifter.establish.boards

Stanmer Park Brighton (By grandad1950)

Stanmer was once a village with a few houses, church and a country house built in 1722. It is now incorporated into the northern part of Brighton on the edge of Sussex University. The park is over 5000 acres with loads of space to fly and explore.

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Co-ordinates: 50.86982, -0.101562 • what3words: ///tester.table.lamp

St John the Evangelist Church in Northington (By StunningDrone)

St John the Evangelist, Northington.

St John’s Northington is a Grade II* listed building and was built through the generosity of the 4th Lord Ashburton and his wife Leonora. Building work began in 1888 and St John’s was consecrated on 15th October 1890. It replaced a smaller church built in 1832 by Edward Hunt of Alresford that in turn had replaced a mediaeval church.

Just outside the church is a big gravel public car park. This is where I TOAL and parking.

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Co-ordinates: 51.13276, -1.194789 • what3words: ///disgraced.different.rocky

Needles Eye (By Woody305)

The obelisk at Wentworth Woodhouse, also known as 'the Needle's Eye', was built between 1722 and 1728 by Thomas Watson-Wentworth. It is a slim arch structure that was originally called 'Obelisk in Lee Wood'. The obelisk is one of the earliest ornamental structures in the park and is thought to resemble the eye of a needle. It stands alone in a tranquil corner of the park, adding to the estate's picturesque landscape. I parked on Street Lane and followed the footpath to the structure TOAL from the footpath

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Co-ordinates: 53.48465, -1.404356 • what3words: ///gambles.framework.functions

Nelson Monument (By StunningDrone)

The Nelson Monument, 120 feet (37 m) tall on a granite base, stands on Portsdown Hill about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Portsmouth Harbour on the south coast of England. It was the eventual outcome of a movement started during Horatio Nelson's lifetime to "perpetuate the glorious victories of the British Navy". By 1799 Nelson's prize agent Alexander Davison was able to use the Nelson name to spearhead a campaign to honour "Britain's naval glory and pre-eminence". It was, however, Nelson's death at Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, that galvanized the campaign.

On the road opposite the monument is parking and take off.

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Co-ordinates: 50.86051, -1.134118 • what3words: ///flattens.remodel.owners

Sturminster Newton Mill (By StunningDrone)

Sturminster Newton Mill is still in good working order, the present mill dates from the mid16th century with considerable mechanical renovation in the early 20th century, although there has been a mill on this site for over 1000 years.

The car park was empty when I arrived, however there is plenty of parking on the road. Take off anywhere along the pathway next to the river.

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Co-ordinates: 50.92083, -2.311648 • what3words: ///meanest.slimming.dash

St Mary's Parish Church (By StunningDrone)

St Mary's Parish Church Iwerne Minster

I spoke with the vicar when I arrived and he was happy with me flying.

He's seen the YouTube video and was extremely happy.

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Co-ordinates: 50.92949, -2.188748 • what3words: ///eruptions.unhappily.lungs

Hythe Ferry (By StunningDrone)

The Hythe Ferry sails daily between Hythe and Southampton Town Quay providing a car free, carefree, and fun trip for all ages and the chance to enjoy the sights and sounds of the bustling port of Southampton.

You can park in the Marina or on the road outside. I paid £2 and parked in the marina. I took off from the rocks by hand just by the anchor and benches.

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Co-ordinates: 50.87482, -1.393434 • what3words: ///palms.opera.shell

Horkstow Bridge (By Woody305)

Horkstow Bridge. I took this a while ago now I spotted it as I was visiting the area and stood out due to it being a suspension bridge. Was built in 1836 and is a grade 2 listed building. There are small areas at either side of the bridge where you can TOAL also park if in a car. You can even cross it in your car but I didn't fancy it, all them wooden beams :)

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Co-ordinates: 53.65842, -0.52828 • what3words: ///choppers.bunny.forks

Preston Manor Brighton (By grandad1950)

Preston Manor is an interesting Edwardian manor house in the village of Preston East Sussex. The village has long been incorporated into Brighton and Hove.

Preston park is an extensive recreation area in Brighton with lots of space to fly.

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Co-ordinates: 50.84243, -0.150035 • what3words: ///weeks.films.string

Castle Acre Priory (By Dren)

Flew from outside the village and beyond EH boundary, found a small layby at road junction to TOAL from with view of ruins. Great views of village and castle as well

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Co-ordinates: 52.70031, 0.683856 • what3words: ///taxi.procured.packing

Copper Top (By Woody305)

This is Christ Church. The green copper-topped roof stands out at certain times of the year. The original spire was stone, but it was hit by lightning, leading to its replacement with copper. I have wanted to capture this for a while. TOAL from the footpath on Thorne Road.

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Co-ordinates: 53.52333, -1.126823 • what3words: ///makes.salsa.timing

Withdean Stadium Brighton (By grandad1950)

Lots of sporting facilities around the stadium. Brighton and Hove Albion F.C. used to play here before the Amex stadium was built.

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Co-ordinates: 50.85222, -0.159182 • what3words: ///pushy.twin.drum

Wind Farm (By Woody305)

TOAL for this was on Hangmanstone Road near to the access road for the maintainance vehicles that service the turbines. Lovely bit of countryside. Is it spoiled by these things?

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Co-ordinates: 53.53383, -1.234031 • what3words: ///composers.tolerable.simple

Alloa Tower (By JockyB)

Park in Tesco car park and it’s literally a minutes walk to the tower. I took off from the path which runs through the location. Apparently run by National Trust for Scotland, but no one was about and no one stopped me. If in doubt, you could potentially TOAL from Tesco car park close to the tower and overfly

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Co-ordinates: 56.1124, -3.788325 • what3words: ///remaining.rooms.crystal

Falkirk Kelpies (By JockyB)

Helix Park allow drones to be flown here. Just adhere to CAA rules and be mindful of crowds on busy days.

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Co-ordinates: 56.01936, -3.755575 • what3words: ///scared.rapid.donor

Sandon Hall (By D0c.Col)

Set in 400 acres of Parkland, the grade II listed Sandon Hall, is a 19th-century country mansion in Staffordshire, and is the seat of the Earl of Harrowby. Historically, before the Norman Conquest, Sandon was owned by Ælfgar, Earl of Mercia, before passing through a succession of notable owners, until it came into the possession of the Erdeswicke family, through Margaret, a descendant of Sir William Stafford. Margaret married Thomas Erdeswicke in the 12th year of the reign of Edward III in 1339.
Sandon was eventually inherited by Sampson Erdeswicke, a notable antiquary, and in 1593 he married Mary Neale, widow of Everard Digby, and mother of the recusant Everard Digby who was executed in 1606 for his part in the Gunpowder Plot. Their son, Richard Erdeswicke, sold Sandon manor in 1631 to his half-brother George Digby in order to help settle his debts, but unfortunately Richard was to meet his end whilst languishing in Fleet debtors prison in 1640. The tombs of the Erdeswickes can be found in the nearby Sandon parish church.
The manor was passed onto Jane Digby, who married Charles Gerard, 4th Baron Gerard. Their descendants included Elizabeth Gerard, who married James Hamilton, 4th Duke of Hamilton. A lawsuit concerning the estate was the pretext of a duel in 1712 where both participants died of their wounds. As a result the estate descended to Archibald Hamilton, 9th Duke, who replaced the old moated manor-house with a new house built by Joseph Pickford of Derby.
In 1776, Nathaniel Ryder, 1st Baron Harrowby, purchased the estate. After a fire in 1848, Dudley Ryder, 2nd Earl of Harrowby, rebuilt Sandon Hall in a neo-Jacobean style in 1852. Today the current owners, Conroy and Caroline Ryder, 8th Earl and Countess of Harrowby, have renovated parts of the magnificent house and estate that both can be used as a beautiful backdrop for public and private events.

The Hall is a private residence and pretty secluded in the estate but I had full access hours before a wedding that was taking place on the day of the flight. They do have open days so check out their website for details.

You can park at the nearby All Saints Church just off School Lane (opposite the Dog and Doublet Inn on the A51) and access by foot from the edge of their grounds but you still have to get close to maintain VLOS.

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Co-ordinates: 52.85577, -2.065639 • what3words: ///export.scarves.cleanser

West Blatchington Windmill Brighton (By grandad1950)

An historic Grade 2 listed hexagonal smock Windmill in Brighton

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Co-ordinates: 50.84657, -0.185119 • what3words: ///motion.deal.candle

New Quay Harbour (By Matherian)

This location is a beautiful area to capture video and photographs but IS inside the Aberporth Danger Area EGD201H, which is activated by NOTAM. When activate it is typically from 11:00 to 18:00. Also this location can be extremely busy with tourists. However, I made the trip down to the harbour at 08:00 a.m. at which time the danger was not activate and only a few dog walkers around to consider.

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Co-ordinates: 52.21473, -4.356961 • what3words: ///epic.slacker.plugs

Hove Recreation Ground (By grandad1950)

Good views of the town and the various sports facilities.

You can also see the coast 1.5 miles away.

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Co-ordinates: 50.83941, -0.166875 • what3words: ///seat.drift.loved

Hoover Building (By Kirky)

Hoover building Perivale London.

I flew this back in January 2023 on a freezing cold night. TOAL was easy from a park, VLOS was good as it was dark, it was very quiet when I attended but can imagine it gets busy or can be in the day so do be mindful of that.

I remember this building well coming out of London on many a late night, now they have started building flats it has kinda ruined how it used to look but worth a visit & would be better using a sub 250g drone due to the busy A40 that runs past it.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoover_Building

https://thespectator.com/book-and-art/sorry-history-london-hoover-building-architecture/

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Co-ordinates: 51.5336, -0.319011 • what3words: ///assume.healers.acute

Calgary Beach (By Jeemie)

Beautiful white beach and striking cliffside views.

TOAL from or around the convenient car park, keeping away from crowds where you can (I came at a quiet time of the day).

There is a fenced area, but this is protected grassland- DO NOT TOAL from inside the fence

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Co-ordinates: 56.58024, -6.279963 • what3words: ///cutback.turkey.smuggled

Eas Fors Waterfall (By Jeemie)

Beautiful place to fly a drone. There is a convenient car park nearby from which to TOAL I and another drone owner actual TOALed with a short climb down from the bridge under which the falls passes.

If you fly here, there are several sets of falls you are going to want to get....below the bridge going into the ocean, and then at least two sets of falls above the bridge set amongst a beautiful grove of trees surrounding a pool.

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Co-ordinates: 56.50344, -6.153867 • what3words: ///chainsaw.weekend.multiples

Kenmore Bridge (By JoeC)

Parking is available at the nearby Courtyard shop. Easy TOAL on the river bank

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Co-ordinates: 56.5857, -4.001427 • what3words: ///servicing.composts.articulated

Cessford Castle (By RichR)

Cessford Castle is a ruined 15th Century castle previously a stronghold of the Ker family, Dukes of Roxburgh. Besieged in 1523 and abandoned in 1650. The ruins are described as unsafe to enter on the nearby sign, and the field is used for sheep grazing.

Parking is available on the adjacent track and quiet public road, or it is a short walk from the nearby village. Takeoff from the public road.

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Co-ordinates: 55.5076, -2.416297 • what3words: ///amphibian.candy.momentous

Loch Laidon Beach (By JoeC)

There is plenty of parking at the train station. To get to the beach, cross the train tracks (at the crossing) and walk along the path for about five minutes.

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Co-ordinates: 56.68269, -4.589367 • what3words: ///switched.alike.deprive

Braemar Castle (By AlbionDrones)

Stunning Castle just outside the town of Braemar in the Cairngorms..

Check the website and obtain permission from the manager to fly from their land, or fly from the roadside - although you may still be asked to land if you do not have permission.

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Co-ordinates: 57.01469, -3.391371 • what3words: ///delighted.both.revives

Hove Seafront (By grandad1950)

Hove is thought to be the up market end of Brighton. It is rather quiet and gentile. It has 459 beach huts along the front.

A word of warning if you fly here the gulls will probably attack your drone , about 10 of them did mine so be ready for a short flight.

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Co-ordinates: 50.8248, -0.182445 • what3words: ///dent.paying.recent

Kings Cross & St Pancras stations (By ParmoPaul)

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

Peacehaven Steps (By Sammie99)

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

Titsey Place and Parklands (By grandad1950)

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

Cardigan Island and Coast (By Steviegeek)

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

Queens Drive (Walk) (By Bluesjnr)

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

Strumble Head and Lighthouse (By Steviegeek)

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 and River Ericht (By AlbionDrones)

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

Durham Cathederal (By Briang97)

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

South Norwood Country Patk (By grandad1950)

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

Cranfleet Cut and Cranfleet Lock (By Ubique_Photo)

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

Salford Park (By soumyodeep)

A spectacular view of Gravelly Hill Interchange, also known as Spaghetti Junction. I went to the Salford Park at 4 PM to take this picture, but I realize that the drone position was very close to the bridge. For this I was not able to cover the whole junction in one picture. At the time of flying there were no one in the park near to my position. I have made the TOAL from inside the park. I have not seen any "No drone" sign inside the park. Be careful while flying from here, as few people come here for fishing. The drone sound can be a problem for fishing. As I have flown my mini 3 which is a very low noise drone. I have no hear the drone sound because of the traffic Noise over the flyover. I am unsure the drone-flying inside park at Birmingham, as there is a controversial document (Policy) around. Which can be found here : https://greyarro.ws/t/is-sutton-park-birmingham-a-club-member-only-flying-space/30144/2?page=2

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Co-ordinates: 52.50935, -1.867935 • what3words: ///hello.lively.blows

Sixteen Acre wood trail (By Andytl6)

Enter from Berkswell church side part of the Millennium Way trail. After 5 mins walk opens up to open land lake and fields

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Co-ordinates: 52.40934, -1.651152 • what3words: ///stone.goad.scarcely

Cuckfield Park (By grandad1950)

Cuckfield Park is a privately owned Elizabethan house on the edge of Cuckfield in West Sussex.

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Co-ordinates: 51.00444, -0.151939 • what3words: ///enrolling.contemplate.cashew

The Brickfields, Bath (By FirstDriver)

A large, open park in Bath, with good VLOS and no wires. Parking shouldn't be a problem in this area as it's out of town. There is a shop close by, and also a shopping street which might prove difficult to park. Extensive views of the South of the city.

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Co-ordinates: 51.37663, -2.38648 • what3words: ///elaborate.reveal.artist

Sherbrook Banks, Cannock Chase (By Steviegeek)

Part of Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, this site over looks Sherbrook Valley.
Martin @gunja99 and I flew here on a Friday afternoon, convenient park bench to sit on and met a few dog walkers, all very amicable and friendly. Also encountered a group of horse riders we spoke to them to establish their route and flew to avoid them, no problems, no upset horses.

Parked in Dry Pits Car Park which is really just a layby, space for about eight cars.
Walked a 100 yards east, and set up by the parkbench. The path is an excellent runway for landing planes and wings.

We suspect this site may be busy at the weekends

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Co-ordinates: 52.76314, -2.031097 • what3words: ///heavy.suffice.outhouse

A wide open field in Twerton, Bath. UK (By FirstDriver)

An open field with good wide vision, no wires, and is accessible via Newton Road and Redland Park housing estate in Twerton, Bath. Views include the River Avon, Bath to Bristol railway and tunnel, and the major A4 and A36 roads from Bristol.

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Co-ordinates: 51.38437, -2.406516 • what3words: ///cones.natively.ranked

Pennyquick Park, Twerton, Bath (By FirstDriver)

A large wide open park in the South of Bath with rolling hills and easy parking on Newton Road. Plenty of scope for VLOS with no wires, and not too from a shop.

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Co-ordinates: 51.37947, -2.409849 • what3words: ///listed.aside.corner

Stokes Bay, Gosport (By SarahBee)

Parked at Alverbank West Carpark owned and run by Gosport BC. Military and SSSI at west end of beach but no restrictions heading down the beach towards Gosport / Haslar. On a clear day lovely views across to Ryde and can also see Spinnaker tower

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Co-ordinates: 50.78572, -1.16579 • what3words: ///sports.yappy.recent

Innox Park, Twerton, Bath (By FirstDriver)

There are 4 entrances to this park. You will occasionally see hot air balloons going up from fields and parks in Bath, and the occasional police/ hospital helicopter, but these are easily seen and heard.so you can abide by CAA rules.

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Co-ordinates: 51.37778, -2.393337 • what3words: ///pizza.rock.crust

Upper Beeding (By grandad1950)

The River Adur flows through the small Sussex village of Upper Beeding. Good path to wonder along the river in both directions .

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Co-ordinates: 50.88307, -0.306799 • what3words: ///defended.amazed.loaning

Hollingbury Park (By grandad1950)

Good views across the golf course and to Brighton and the coast. Not a lot left of the Hill Fort but worth a look. Local golfers seemed interested in the images

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Co-ordinates: 50.85521, -0.125402 • what3words: ///ranks.heap.carbon

Bleak Mountain Burn, A93, Glen Shee (By AlbionDrones)

Park in the layby and fly up over the telegraphy wires, then along the burn as it tumbles down the side of the mountain. Lots of little waterfalls to capture, watch out for the sheep to the right, and the deer to the left on the slopes of Creag Leacach.

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Co-ordinates: 56.84316, -3.429199 • what3words: ///sitting.flattens.slippers

Beadlands Nature Reserve (By grandad1950)

A large nature reserve with lots to photograph. A large lake, woodland, meadows and The Burgess Hill Football Club stadium. It is also very interesting in the Autumn and Winter.

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Co-ordinates: 50.97313, -0.120878 • what3words: ///cheeks.modern.leads

Craighall Castle, Blairgowrie (By AlbionDrones)

Another from the Blairgowrie trip, and a wet start to the morning, but after seeing glimpses of Craighall Castle from the A93, it just had to be flown...

The position of the Castle and our TOAL spot meant we couldn't get too close and maintain sight of the drone (VLOS), so I had to use the 70mm tele lens on the AIR3 to capture a little more detail...

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Co-ordinates: 56.61797, -3.345737 • what3words: ///homecare.fortunes.joystick

Marsh Road Spalding (By Sammie99)

Drive as far down Marsh Road as you can. There are two concrete areas either side of the road which provide handy parking, watch out for the power lines over head. I don't know what this building's function is or was, I just thought it looked interesting.

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Co-ordinates: 52.8552, -0.07247 • what3words: ///require.pens.remaining

Victoria Park, Haywards Heath (By grandad1950)

I didn't expect the fair to be there but it makes a good image.

The park is used for many events throughout the year and gives good views across the town.

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Co-ordinates: 50.99792, -0.104573 • what3words: ///deals.flank.next

Braemar, Highland Scotland (By AlbionDrones)

The small town/village of Braemar, bisected by the Vlune Water, and nestled in the Cairngorm.

Sdly it as extremely windy on ou visit, so I only managed a short flight, but the river is stunning, there are plenty of historic buildings, and being surrounded by woodland and mountains - with a Caastle in the distance it makes for a fine subject...

There are good car parking options, a few decent shops to look around and several TOAL options, marked on the map, feel free to ad other markers as you find them...

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Co-ordinates: 57.00579, -3.399294 • what3words: ///generated.firms.losses

Dalnaglar Castle, Glen Shee (By AlbionDrones)

A stunning Baronial Castle glimpsed from the roadside.

Park up in the car park for the Clach na Coileach, and you can see the castle at about 500m away, behind some trees. Best approach would be to fly a little down the glen, then turn and fly up to the castle, with it being visible rather than being hidden by trees, but as can be seen I was chancing the mizzly weather, so wanted to keep the flight time to an absolute minimum...

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Co-ordinates: 56.76612, -3.398931 • what3words: ///teeth.gracing.mystified

Wakefield Cathedral (By richrab)

Wakefield Cathedral, or the Cathedral Church of All Saints in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, is a co-equal Anglican cathedral with Bradford and Ripon Cathedrals, in the Diocese of Leeds and a seat of the Bishop of Leeds. Originally the parish church, it has Anglo Saxon origins and, after enlargement and rebuilding, has the tallest spire in Yorkshire. Its 247-foot (75 m) spire is the tallest structure in the City of Wakefield. The cathedral was designated a Grade I listed building on 14 July 1953.

In a pedestrian zone, there is a lane and small courtyard just behind, Marked as TOAL point.

There is a RED FRZ in place but upon looking it is Helicopters only.
This area is close to the Prison FRZ so don't fly west from here.

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Co-ordinates: 53.68299, -1.496811 • what3words: ///guard.weep.rider

Tregoad Holiday Park (By lurch003)

Great place to stay, surrounded by fields and forests, and a great vantage point if you're brave enough to fly towards Looe Island

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Co-ordinates: 50.37805, -4.432871 • what3words: ///sectors.tunnel.fruits

Kings house Hotel (By Airlessmean)

bit of kings house in the morning :) nice clouds over the mountain making an awesome atmosphere!

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Co-ordinates: 56.652, -4.8401 • what3words: ///accordion.agency.webcams

Bridge of orchy (By Airlessmean)

was a stunning view !

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Co-ordinates: 56.51809, -4.770609 • what3words: ///breakaway.pairings.create

island I VOW (By Airlessmean)

passing rowardenan and ivernaid hotel i stopped at a point and captured this stunning little island in the water on the loch lomond

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Co-ordinates: 56.27769, -4.696804 • what3words: ///obstruct.vocal.oath

Spud Wood (By AlbionDrones)

Spud Woods in Lymm, park in the free car park, short walk over Grantham's Bridge - over the Bridegwater Canal - and then lots of options as to where to fly.

For a drone meet up turn right and follow the path to the meadow with the picnic bench and 2 other benches and its a nice open field to fly over alongside the woodland and canal - for the adventurous there are the woodland paths to fly through...

Walk straight ahead to the central clering, about 60m wide and about 1/4 mile long, bending left, sheltered between the trees..

Turn left and another much smaller meadow alongside the canal.

Easliy accessible with a shorter walk than Beacon Fell on what appears to be good solid ground.

A good few families walking, and dot walkers, but no-one had issue with the drones being flown, there are no 'no drone' signs, and nothing online I can find - owned by the Woodland Trust, who don't seem to have a drone policy on their website...

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Co-ordinates: 53.38314, -2.448541 • what3words: ///launched.showdown.redouble

Danraven Cliffs (By 20Five)

Dunraven is a great place to visit with the family. Beach, ice cream, castle grounds, woods and cliffside walks.

Parking is currently £5 cash for all day parking. If the main car park is full, which it will be, the warden will guide you to the overflow field which has plenty of spaces.

Wikipedia:
The cliffs are mostly formed of blue lias, a sequence of carboniferous limestone layers from the Triassic period, folded and tilted in places but otherwise level, while Witches Point is composed of Sutton Stone, a lighter-colored limestone which overlays the blue lias and represents an unconformity, with a gap between the two strata of around 150 million years.

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Co-ordinates: 51.44084, -3.596313 • what3words: ///treat.sisters.dizziness

Heights of Abraham Matlock (By Woody305)

The Heights of Abraham is a tourist attraction in Derbyshire.

It consists of a hilltop park on top of Masson Hill, accessed from the village by the Heights of Abraham cable car. The heights are named after a supposed resemblance to the Plains of Abraham, also known as the Heights of Abraham, in Quebec, Canada, where James Wolfe died in battle.

Amongst the attractions in the park, which has been open since Victorian times, are cavern and mine tours. There are also views of the dramatic scenery of the valley of the River Derwent. The cable car was opened in 1984 to provide easier access.

The Heights of Abraham are listed as grade II in the register of historic parks and gardens of special historic interest in England.

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Co-ordinates: 53.124, -1.554791 • what3words: ///kind.baseballs.activity

St James Church, Coventry (By BudgieUK)

This is a local parish church. The surrounding roads are quite quiet, and parking around the area is easy.

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Co-ordinates: 52.38885, -1.515566 • what3words: ///give.clock.pines

Bawtry Viaduct (By Woody305)

All the years I have lived in the area and I didn't know there was a Viaduct here at Bawtry.

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Co-ordinates: 53.42843, -1.016793 • what3words: ///spelled.fields.mouths

Hoylake Parade Gardens (By markfull)

Free Parking on Meols Parade
Good aerial shots of Liverpool By, The River Dee and over to Wales

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Co-ordinates: 53.40059, -3.173525 • what3words: ///redouble.proper.represent

Standon Hall, Staffordshire (By D0c.Col)

Standon Hall was built in 1910 as a manor house to the design of Liverpool architect J. Francis Doyle, and is located in Standon near Ecceshall, Staffordshire.
The Hall was formerly owned and built for Sir Thomas Anderton Salt, a director of the North Staffordshire Railway company, but its use as a family home was short-lived and was sold to Staffordshire County Council in 1925 for subsequent use as a hospital.
The establishment of pavilions for tuberculosis patients in 1930 and its successive orthopaedic treatment in the Hall itself established its role in providing medical care during critical periods in history, particularly in the early to mid-20th century when such diseases were prevalent. The medical facilities were also utilised in 1939 when it was temporarily requisitioned by the War Office to care for wounded soldiers.
Upon the opening of Stafford General Hospital in 1983, the NHS sold the property into the private sector and the manor house itself was converted into a residential care home for up to 22 elderly ladies and gentlemen and the outbuildings, then known as "The Beeches", specialised in dementia care for an additional 21 elderly residents.
Some 30 years later, plans were submitted to convert the hall into 19 apartments, and outbuildings into seven new homes, but the planning permission for the venture was eventually rejected in 2018.
The hall’s future was uncertain, like many old and abandoned buildings within the UK, it seemed destined to fall into disrepair, However, in 2019 the Grade II-listed hall, that had stood empty for several years and was being considered for auction, was purchased for the princely sum of £1.2 million by local entrepreneurs Joanne and Andrey Magiy and their journey to transform the disused building into a stunning wedding and events venue begun.
The Hall’s architectural significance and adaptive reuse reflect its enduring importance within the local community and after much hard graft and dedication to the task by their team; the building was rescued from dereliction and is now fully restored.

I parked in the hall's grounds and the management team at Standon granted me permission to film there.

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Co-ordinates: 52.91552, -2.286529 • what3words: ///wordplay.automatic.pronouns

Waterwynch Bay / Brownslade Bay (By DaveJaVu)

There is room for parking for a couple of cars at the top of Waterwynch Lane. The driveway itself is a public footpath but is NOT open to vehicles. It is just under a 1km walk to the beach from the main road. Alternatively park on The Croft in Tenby itself, there is a footpath down to the beach and again it's about 1km along the beach to Waterwych Bay. It is fully accessible at medium / low tide. It is *completely* cut off at high tide so do keep a close eye on tide times!

Fantastic spot with miles of beaches, 300ft tall cliffs, and a few caves too! 🤩

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Co-ordinates: 51.68632, -4.695196 • what3words: ///inclines.sniff.prestige

Quarr Abbey, Isle of Wight (By KevNewton)

No permission required. TOAL available on the footpath that runs parallel to the car park. Open 24/7

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Co-ordinates: 50.73157, -1.205052 • what3words: ///expect.weeks.puns

Drakeholes (By Woody305)

The Duck At Drakeholes. Lovely spot to see Narrow Boats on the Chesterfield Canal and have a cool drink or a bite to eat. TOAL was parked up at side of Wiseton Road.Clear LOS

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Co-ordinates: 53.40559, -0.938813 • what3words: ///helpers.pots.supposing

Denbigh Asylum Ruins (By Dren)

Flew here today after much research, no actual access to site as is actively protected by security guards hiding in building wearing kharki, combat clothing was reported on other sites this their attitude to combat trespass. My drone did draw two guards out of cover whilst hovering above incredible old building in poor disrepute.

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Co-ordinates: 53.17417, -3.421029 • what3words: ///hippy.divided.hillsides

Gamelands stone circle (By markas)

Gamelands stone circle lies between the village of Orton and the hamlet of Raisbeck. It is an oval enclosure of around 40 large stones, all of which have fallen, together with three smaller stones. The stones are set into a slight bank. All of the stones are of pink granite with the exception of one which is limestone. The stones are all below one metre in height and are arranged in an oval of 42 metres by 35 metres.

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Co-ordinates: 54.46751, -2.556853 • what3words: ///bonkers.ghosts.opposing

Teignmouth (By richrab)

Teignmouth is a seaside town, fishing port and civil parish in the English county of Devon. It is on the north bank of the estuary mouth of the River Teign, about 12 miles (19 km) south of Exeter.

Parked Car and TOAL from the Ness Car park.

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Co-ordinates: 50.53737, -3.499931 • what3words: ///emporium.screeches.breathing

Paignton - Devon (By richrab)

Paignton is a seaside town on the coast of Tor Bay in Devon, England. Together with Torquay and Brixham it forms the borough of Torbay which was created in 1968. The Torbay area is a holiday destination known as the English Riviera.

TOAL from a Bench on the promenade.
Last week in March so not many people about.

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Co-ordinates: 50.43277, -3.558799 • what3words: ///among.keeps.brass

Dartmouth - Devon (By richrab)

Dartmouth is a town and civil parish in the English county of Devon. It is a tourist destination set on the western bank of the estuary of the River Dart, which is a long narrow tidal ria that runs inland as far as Totnes. It lies within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

TOAL and Parking was on Higher Contour Road. ///roofed.clenching.glider

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Co-ordinates: 50.3489, -3.568722 • what3words: ///sings.rezoning.fists

Loch Dunmore, Faskally Forest, Perthshire (By AlbionDrones)

Park up at the Forestry Commission car park - there is a charge, but also toilets - and walk the short distance to the loch to find a spot for TOAL, we chose the path near the bridge and flew from there.

It can get busy at certain times of day and year, especially when the Fantasy Forest is on in the Autumn, but definitely worth a stop, the reflections are awesome in the sheltered and still water...

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Co-ordinates: 56.71111, -3.765409 • what3words: ///galloped.pouch.store

Blagdon Lake (By richrab)

Blagdon Lake lies in a valley at the northern edge of the Mendip Hills, close to the village of Blagdon and approximately 10 miles (16 km) south of Bristol, England. The lake was created by Bristol Water (Bristol Waterworks Company as it was known then), when it dammed the River Yeo, starting construction in 1898, to designs by Charles Hawksley, and completing this in 1905. The Wrington Vale Light Railway was constructed primarily to bring building materials for the lake.

On the edge of SSI, plenty of birds around the lake, so one to be mindful of.

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Co-ordinates: 51.33576, -2.706242 • what3words: ///promoting.throw.cowboys

Burrington Combe (By richrab)

Burrington Combe is a Carboniferous Limestone gorge near the village of Burrington, on the north side of the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in North Somerset, England.
According to legend Augustus Montague Toplady was inspired to write the hymn Rock of Ages while sheltering under a rock in the combe, although recent scholars have disputed this claim.

The Cobme is in a Amber zone for Scientific or Nature interest.
There is a herd of goats living wild among the rocks.

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Co-ordinates: 51.32418, -2.752609 • what3words: ///think.fire.producing

Barrow Tanks (By richrab)

Barrow Gurney Reservoirs (grid reference ST5468) (also known as Barrow Gurney Tanks or Barrow Tanks) are three artificial reservoirs for drinking water near the village of Barrow Gurney, which lies southwest of Bristol, England. They are known by their numbers rather than names.

They are fed by several springs including one which becomes the Land Yeo. Some of the outfall is also used to feed the river which flows to the Bristol Channel.

The Tanks are right on the border of Bristol airport no fly zone.
Parking on the A38 is not practical so TOAL was Dundry Lane.

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Co-ordinates: 51.40883, -2.659324 • what3words: ///left.grant.pest

Bruar Woods (By AlbionDrones)

Park at House of Bruar and follow the path towards the falls, turn off before reaching the first bridge for some stunning woodland for a flight

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Co-ordinates: 56.77269, -3.932415 • what3words: ///care.forgives.farmed

Holbeck - Scarborough Southbay (By Paul01)

Great view of Scarborough Southbay from the land formation made when the Holbeck was destroyed in a landslide.

Free parking all year round :-)

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Co-ordinates: 54.26871, -0.390396 • what3words: ///fact.chins.scared

Tilehurst Water Tower (By apreading)

Erected in 1932, Tilehurst Water Tower, is an iconic landmark on the ridge line in Tilehurst, a district in the Western part of Reading. People from Reading know they are near home when they are coming along the M4 from the West and they can see the top of the tower, several miles before they get to Junction 12.

In November 2018 the tower was illuminated in poppy red to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War. The tower remained illuminated, and visible at night from a wide area, until Remembrance Day on 11 November.

It still fulfils its function as a water tower today, and at the top it also houses a number of telephone masts and receivers and also the transmitter for Greatest Hits Radio Berkshire & North Hampshire, a local radio station.

The tower holds a huge 900,000 litres of water, in two 4.5 metre deep tanks and provides around 10 per cent all the water used in Reading, serving 12,000 homes and businesses.

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Co-ordinates: 51.45163, -1.047077 • what3words: ///knee.pose.sand

Deangate Ridge Country Park (By RestlessZombi)

This has been the site of many Drone Meetups. Camera Drones, FPV Drones and Fixed Wings have been flown around this area without issue.

Often used by Dog Walkers.

Security Guard is happy with Drones being flown and likes biscuits.

Park in the Car Park for free and walk to site.

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Co-ordinates: 51.43191, 0.547509 • what3words: ///skillet.example.forgiven

Scar House Reservoir (By Sleepwalker)

Its a free carpark only about 5 mins away from the first dam if you stick to the left its foot path to the seconed dam but if you dont mind hiking and have appropriate footware then you can do a full circle around the reservoir

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Co-ordinates: 54.1877, -1.907498 • what3words: ///wreck.multiply.recipient

Rhosydd Quarry (By Dren)

Rather wet, muddy walk upto Rhosydd quarry from the Llyn Cwmorthin lake below. Carpark is situated just outside Tanygrisiau, steep narrow roads upto carpark. Gives you an idea of the paths elevation upto plateau. You can fly anywhere here there are no restrictions in the area. Old slate buildings and ruins everywhere

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Co-ordinates: 53.00009, -3.978918 • what3words: ///womanly.holly.momentous

Rottingdean (Undercliff Walk) (By Markm0)

You can park in the Marine Cliffs pay and display carpark.

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Co-ordinates: 50.80204, -0.055248 • what3words: ///butter.spud.takeover

Kelsey Park Beckenham (By grandad1950)

A local nature reserve with lots of water fowl and birds to enjoy. Well manicured gardens, Ideal for a relaxing short break

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Co-ordinates: 51.40097, -0.021998 • what3words: ///dome.clips.jazzy

Portmeirion (By Dren)

Parked in carpark, walking through village and beyond lighthouse towards beach, follow gravel path to steps leading down to Sandy beach. Able to TOAL from estuary whilst tide was out. Quick flight upto village keeping my distance due to weight of drone.
Drone scene check before flight showed no warnings

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Co-ordinates: 52.90978, -4.101055 • what3words: ///young.carefully.massaging

Inverness Locks (By Bfarrell)

Another wee fly about at night getting used to the drone.

Nice calm night

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Co-ordinates: 57.48257, -4.247438 • what3words: ///universally.daring.locals

Aldourie Castle (By Bfarrell)

Took off from loch end.
A quick scoot down to the Castle. Just breaking in the new drone so I'll be back there for sure.

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Co-ordinates: 57.40802, -4.329088 • what3words: ///signal.couriers.steer

Cargill's Leap (By AlbionDrones)

The location of a 17thC Covenanter's escape from the redcoats, a rocky rapids in the River Ericht near Blairgowrie in Perthshire.

Park at the car park and then walk down the steps, and fly from the bridge - currently closed due to storm damage - or cross and walk further along the opposite bank.

Beware the trees and the double cable crossing the river upstream from the passenger footbridge.

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Co-ordinates: 56.59906, -3.340641 • what3words: ///renting.ranch.loom

Ballymorran Bay (By TristantheDog)

Great area to view a portion of Strangford Lough with its drowned drumlins created during the last ice age. Toal any where along the waters edge. Note area used by kayaker’s. Also when tide is out usually the are a fair number of wading bird. Also along the road on the land ward side are telephone lines. Other wise great spot.

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Co-ordinates: 54.46638, -5.655255 • what3words: ///choice.betraying.rewarding

Malmesbury Abbey (By jason5223)

My TOAL point was the Public pay and display car park 200 metres north of the abbey.
Be aware that the abbey sits about 120 feet above the car park level so be mindful of the height of your drone at this location

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Co-ordinates: 51.58458, -2.098292 • what3words: ///lectured.lawfully.rift

Marlborough High Street Wiltshire (By jason5223)

High Street in the historic town of Marlborough Wiltshire.
Parking on the high street and a very short walk to the churchyard behind the Town Hall.

The Churchyard has a wide open space to TOAL from

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Co-ordinates: 51.42143, -1.729977 • what3words: ///hubcaps.drumbeat.noon

North Landing Flamborough Head (By Paul01)

Truly a beautiful part of the UK coastline which can be very busy in the summer months. I was also advised caution flying too close to the cliffs as this is a nesting ground for many sea birds including puffins.

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Co-ordinates: 54.12955, -0.105405 • what3words: ///replaying.attic.squish

Scarborough Castle (By Paul01)

Quiet part of Scarborough coastline to take off from in the early morning when the tides in.

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Co-ordinates: 54.28761, -0.389457 • what3words: ///brief.action.salt

Beckenham Place Park Lake (By grandad1950)

A large park with a lake that permits wild swimming, but not for me. On some weekends they hold park fun runs so it can be busy at times

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Co-ordinates: 51.4202, -0.014218 • what3words: ///carry.wicked.happen

Bedham Old Chapel (By Prawntot)

Beautiful woodland, lots of parking opportunities either right by the chapel (visible from the road) or a very pleasant walk away. The old Victorian chapel was used as a village school during the week and a church at the weekend and has been abandoned for the last 65 years. Drone with consideration of the fact that it sits *just* inside an SSSI and avoid disturbing wildlife.

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Co-ordinates: 50.98885, -0.554638 • what3words: ///heartened.districts.tugging

Dilhorne Quarry (By Grockerman)

Appears to be an abandoned quarry on the outskirts of Stoke. It's a quaint spot tucked away from the hustle and bustle. Accessible either from the public path or for the more agile, you can scale the gate. Permission might be required, though the only sign I spotted was about unauthorized motor vehicles. Parking is available just off the side of the road, and you can reach the area by following the public footpath."

You can park at: ///factory.relatives.scope
Fly from: ///evaporate.sliding.prep

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Co-ordinates: 52.99562, -2.064284 • what3words: ///selling.shameless.rescuer

Stonehaven War Memorial (By Buzbysdrone)

The memorial is in the form of a classical temple. Most sources describe it as "round", though it is actually octagonal in shape. The structure has something of the appearance of an ancient ruin. This was deliberate, and meant to signify the many shortened and ruined lives caused by the conflict.

Access is via the footpath from Stonehaven harbour towards Dunnottar Castle. Land appears to be owned by Aberdeenshire Council, who at the time of flying and according to GADC FOI request response, have no byelaws relating to recreational drone use from its land.

Can get busy with walkers so you need to pick suitable time for least interference.

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Co-ordinates: 56.95502, -2.202866 • what3words: ///pods.passing.capacity

Stonehaven Harbour (By Buzbysdrone)

Lots of street parking places near the harbour. I had walked to the harbour as was staying locally. Take steep footpath from the harbour signposted to Dunnottar Castle and on reaching the road there are a couple of small seating areas which are great for TOAL.

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Co-ordinates: 56.95983, -2.2027 • what3words: ///next.headless.rents

Dulwich Park (By grandad1950)

A large park in South East London. Boating lake and good views of the london skyline

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Co-ordinates: 51.44505, -0.080331 • what3words: ///shares.slick.expect

Packwood House (By D0c.Col)

Packwood House Is a Grade I listed timber-framed Tudor manor house in Packwood on the Solihull border near Lapworth, Warwickshire. It has a wealth of tapestries and fine furniture, and is known for the garden of yews. The Fetherston family owned land at Packwood from the fifteenth through to the middle of the nineteenth century.
The house began as a modest timber-framed farmhouse constructed for John Fetherston between 1556 and 1560. In about 1570, William Fetherston built a new ‘great mancient howse’ which was later handed over to his son John in 1599. The house John inherited was tall, detached and nearly square in plan, with triple gables and a great brick cow barn to the north with further farm buildings to the east. The last member of the Fetherston family died in 1876.
In 1904 the house and Packwood estate of approximately 134 acres was bought at auction by Birmingham industrialist Alfred Ash envisioning it as a legacy for his son, Graham Baron Ash. He is reported to have said: ‘I bought it because the Boy wanted it.’
At the outbreak of war in 1914, Ash volunteered for the medical corps. From there, he was transferred to the Royal Flying Corps, but wrecked four aircrafts during his tenure. Eventually he served as a Balloon Observation Officer.
It was eventually inherited in 1925 by Graham who then spent the following two decades creating a house of Tudor character. He purchased an extensive collection of 16th- and 17th-century furniture, some obtained from nearby Baddesley Clinton, and the great barn of the farm was converted into a Tudor-style Great hall with a sprung floor for dancing. It was connected to the main house via the addition of a Long Gallery in 1931.
Packwood House stands as a testament to Ash’s meticulous vision and passion for preservation and restoration. It drove him to travel extensively, absorbing cultures and collecting treasures to adorn Packwood's halls.
His driving ambition to rid the old house of any trace of its Georgian and Victorian inheritance was in tune with the fashion of the times. The classical style of the eighteenth century and the dark, heavily furnished interiors of Queen Victoria’s reign were deeply unfashionable in inter-war England.
His dedication extended beyond mere aesthetics as he envisioned Packwood as a living history, where guests could experience the essence of Old England. Lavish parties, complete with theatrical productions and musical performances, brought the house to life, echoing its heyday as a social hub.
Adjacent to the house is a Yew Garden which is accessed by raised steps and a wrought-iron gate. The garden path follows an avenue of trees, which leads up a spiral hill. Some of the yews at Packwood are taller than 15m, despite the soil on the estate having high levels of clay. This cans be detrimental to the trees during wet periods and as a result, parts of the garden are often closed to the public while restoration work is undertaken.
On 30 June 1941, Graham Baron Ash donated £30,000 pounds to the National Trust along with Packwood, its collections, park and gardens in memory of his parents. The transfer of ownership came with stipulations including its meticulous preservation in his 'Memorandum of wishes', in order to safeguard it’s reputation as a restored symbol of Old England for future generations to come. Ash also stipulated that all furniture should be kept in the same position, that no extra furnishings should be added, and that freshly cut flowers should be placed in every room.

TOAL was from Packwood Lane that runs straight through the middle of the estate and is not owned by the National Trust. Parking is plentiful in their free carpark and refreshments and comfort breaks can be had, without having to buy a ticket, from their cafe. There was also a mobile refreshments van in their outside picnic area.

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Co-ordinates: 52.34805, -1.746405 • what3words: ///rising.sprinkler.cutaway

Crystal Palace National Sports Centre (By grandad1950)

Lots to explore around the park apart from the stadium. Easy parking .

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Co-ordinates: 51.41946, -0.068598 • what3words: ///trucks.plank.idea

Evesham abbey (By Mark73)

Plenty of car parks around. With plenty of sights to fly as well.

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Co-ordinates: 52.09127, -1.948138 • what3words: ///ratty.quality.crown

ICI Power Station (By Kcscott)

The power station and buildings have been Abandoned since 2000s and the buildings going to ruins. Plenty to see and explore with the drone as there are also smaller buildings situated around the grounds.
History:
The Power station is situated on the old ICI site which was a leader in explosive and chemical manufacturing. Many processes in explosive manufacture require steam, heat or power - in most explosive factories, this is provided by at least one on-site power plant, and ICI Ardeer was no exception. The power plant still standing is not the original, it probably dates from the '40s or '50s. Three coal-fired boilers provided steam which was sent through insulated overground pipes to buildings all over the factory, and there was also enough steam to drive two electrical generators.

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Co-ordinates: 55.62902, -4.721852 • what3words: ///sharpness.hillsides.install

Prospect Park and The Mansion House (By apreading)

Plenty of parking in or around the park. Dense woodland at the top, so probably best to fly the drone from the open areas at the foot of the hill, which are wide open spaces.

The Mansion House has an interesting history and is an iconic and well known building in West Reading. Some

Prospect Park is a public park situated north of the A4 (Bath Road) in the western suburbs of Reading.
It is the largest park in Reading, and includes a large regency style house, known as The Mansion House (previously as Prospect House). There are also sporting facilities and the Prospect Park Miniature Railway within the 50 hectares (120 acres) of parkland, and a Harvester restaurant in the Mansion House.

https://g.co/kgs/ZF6xj7t

More info here: Prospect Park, Reading - Wikipedia

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Co-ordinates: 51.44936, -1.011478 • what3words: ///cheat.void.apple

Gairloch Free Church of Scotland (By Buzbysdrone)

Located by accident whilst flying around Gairloch beach. Nice featured church so thought it worth an add.

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Co-ordinates: 57.71936, -5.686614 • what3words: ///rainy.illogical.successor

Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church, Hednesford. (By Larry68)

Park anywhere in the town which is close by (where permitted). Hednesford Hills are close by and make for a fantastic walk, too!

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Co-ordinates: 52.71031, -1.998564 • what3words: ///create.efficient.toolbar

Foots Cray meadows (By grandad1950)

On the edge of Sidcup a large area of parkland, woodland and meadows along the river Cray

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Co-ordinates: 51.42568, 0.127215 • what3words: ///lakes.market.comical

Carn Euny Settlement (By Prawntot)

Parking nearby, beautiful site, more info at https://www.cornwallheritagetrust.org/our_sites/carn-euny/

I had permission from the very helpful Lands End ATC to fly within the FRZ.

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Co-ordinates: 50.10269, -5.633798 • what3words: ///radiates.speaking.chitchat

Leeds Liverpool Canal & Docklands (By Bradders101)

Footage of Liverpool’s Albert & Princess docklands with the Leeds / Liverpool canal link.

Take and landing point primary at Albert Dock. Suggested parking at Liverpool One NCP

Footage taken with Mini 4 Pro

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Co-ordinates: 53.40086, -2.991092 • what3words: ///goods.format.park

Scroby Wind farm (By Skyrunner1)

Parking available (currently £1.40 per hour). Nice RNLI lifeboat station next to car park free entry with a small volunteer cafe inside,

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Co-ordinates: 52.64713, 1.735856 • what3words: ///bridge.apron.began

Falls of Dochart (By Buzbysdrone)

The beautiful Falls of Dochart run through the small town of Killin, in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.
Located at the western end of Loch Tay, the famous white waters of the Falls of Dochart can be viewed from the village’s bridge.
Excellent water show especially after rainfall.

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Co-ordinates: 56.46248, -4.320556 • what3words: ///burns.torched.prouder

Eltham Palace (By grandad1950)

TOAL just outside the main gate from the road

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Co-ordinates: 51.44714, 0.048514 • what3words: ///ruby.activism.cost

Old Auchans house (By Kcscott)

Large trees located round the perimeter and some smaller ones inside the castle walls.
Area has been fenced off due to safety concerns for the structure so access to the castle isn't allowed.

History of Auchans House:
It was originally a mid 16th century stone Z-plan tower house, founded by William Wallace of Dundonald and Auchans. Built with materials removed from Dundonald Castle, the long main block, is of three storeys and an attic. With its vaulted basements and being of slightly different construction, it could be part of an earlier building. Flanking its south wall, is a central round stair tower and a terrace which was originally encased by a barmkin wall. In 1640, the house was converted into a L-plan, when Sir William Cochrane of Cowdon, added a wing of three storeys and a garret. In 1667, the wing was extended by the addition of a block with a crow-stepped gable, flanked by a round stair tower and a corbelled-out square, round angle tower. The main entrance in the re-entrant angle, was through a Renaissance-style doorway below an armorial shield in the square stair-turret. Sadly this once magnificent Scottish baronial residence, is now a complete ruin

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Co-ordinates: 55.57731, -4.61135 • what3words: ///trickling.asks.earth

Harborough Rocks (By Earwig)

Several of us have flown here. I'm surprised it hasn't been added previously.

Nice, open area for FPV cruising, with some interesting features, both natural and man-made, if you want to do a bit of proximity flying.
Not usually very busy, despite being right next to the Tissington Trail and popular with rock climbers - just keep away from them. Extensive views across the Dales from the trig point at the top of the hill. It can get windy.

Parking at ///submerge.financial.trespass (what3words) and along the road.

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Co-ordinates: 53.09407, -1.63898 • what3words: ///unloads.defining.congratulations

Titchfield abbey Hampshire (By Kirky)

Titchfield abbey,
What a stunning place which I only stumbled upon when watching the weather & a viewer had posted a photo, up until then I had never heard of or seen this place & I'm so glad I made it there for a visit, such a peaceful place set in gorgeous surroundings, TOAL & park is so easy, I visited the abbey before I done my drone shots & spoke to a few locals in & around the abbey, I told them why I was there & mentioned drone / Ariel photography & was said no better place for it, very friendly indeed & I can think of nothing negative at all to say about this place what so ever, it is open to the public so I guess it can get busy at times so if & when flying do be mindful of that, & around the abbey has many places to TOAL no problems at all,
Gorgeous place & would visit again.
Added links as there’s lot of history on this place.

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/titchfield-abbey/


https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titchfield_Abbey

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Co-ordinates: 50.85676, -1.23167 • what3words: ///tricks.operating.examine

Chislehurst Scadbury Park (By grandad1950)

A nature reserve near Chislehurst. A mix of woodlands ( with interesting carved bears) and open parkland. Lots of space outside the woods, and a pleasant walk.

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Co-ordinates: 51.41567, 0.098537 • what3words: ///period.richer.mirror

Stevenston Burn (By Kcscott)

Wooded area with a small burn running though it and a public dirt path to one the side of it.
Great area to practice flying with obstacles and confined spaces.

Can be accessed easily over the foot bridge behind Kerelaw Castle as well as from the old Kerelaw School site on the opposite side of the river to the Castle.

Footpath can be busy at times with dog walkers as well as Horse riders so caution should be used when flying round corners etc.

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Co-ordinates: 55.64889, -4.752469 • what3words: ///dentistry.flashback.depended

Kerelaw Castle (By Kcscott)

Old Castle Rusins with a large Park area on both sides and plenty of Room to Manoeuvre. The castle grounds itself is fenced off with no access due to structural safety concerns.
The castle does Boarder a housing estate so caution should be used when flying over or close to private residence.

Good place for Beginners.

History Of Kerelaw Castle:
Kerelaw Castle is an altered massive ruined 13th- or 14th-century tower and courtyard, which is much overgrown. The basement was vaulted, and the building was remodelled in the 16th or 17th century.
Kerelaw was a property of the Lockharts in 1191, but later passed to the Campbells of Loudoun. The castle was built by the Cunningham Earls of Glencairn (Maxwelton), but was apparently destroyed (or sacked anyway) in a feud in 1488, and then sacked by the Montgomerys of Eglinton in 1528. Eglinton Castle was burned in retaliation. William Cunningham, 9th Earl, was active as a Covenanter, and led an unsuccessful rebellion against Cromwell’s occupation in 1653. He was made Chancellor of Scotland, after the Restoration, from 1661 to 1664.
The property had been sold to the Boyds in 1609, then to the Cunninghams of Cunninghamhead, before going to the Hamiltons in the middle of the 17th century. The ruined castle was remodelled around 1830 as a garden folly for Kerelaw or Grange House, an 18th-century mansion, which has itself been demolished, when large Gothic windows were inserted.

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Co-ordinates: 55.64835, -4.75232 • what3words: ///drank.emerge.unfilled

Erith Pier (By grandad1950)

Erith Pier is the longest pier on the River Thames in London. Originally used for shipping it is now used for leisure and fishing activities. Good views along the river I parked in the Morrisons car park, free for 3 hours. Good views along the river.

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Co-ordinates: 51.4823, 0.184613 • what3words: ///dull.mason.beans

Hoober Stand (By Jim437)

Hooper Stand you can go up the pyramid however its only open 12-3 on Sundays

Hoober Stand is a 30-metre-high (98 ft) tower and Grade II* listed building on a ridge in Wentworth, South Yorkshire in northern England. It was designed by Henry Flitcroft for the Whig aristocrat Thomas Watson-Wentworth, Earl of Malton (later the 1st Marquess of Rockingham) to commemorate the quashing of the 1745 Jacobite rebellion. It lies close to his country seat Wentworth Woodhouse. Its site is approximately 157 metres (515 ft) above sea level and from the top there are long-distance views on a clear day. Hoober Stand is one of several follies in and around Wentworth Woodhouse park;

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Co-ordinates: 53.48203, -1.387487 • what3words: ///matter.breed.unfit

National Coal mining Museum (By Jim437)

Email the mine manager for permission to takeoff and fly over the site ,be mindful there can be a lot of visitors including children at the site

onsite carpark

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Co-ordinates: 53.64321, -1.62003 • what3words: ///flop.dignitary.luckier

Wybunbury Tower (By McBrowser)

The leaning tower of Wybunbury in Cheshire. An interesting place to fly. I parked at the Red Lion car park, which is currently closed down.

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Co-ordinates: 53.04529, -2.448924 • what3words: ///unloading.quilting.galaxies

Lesnes Abbey ruins Bexley (By grandad1950)

The Abbey ruins are in Abbey Woods. Easy parking and TOAL , the ruins are well worth exploring

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Co-ordinates: 51.48837, 0.128502 • what3words: ///dating.strut.runs

Brixham (By richrab)

Brixham Harbour is located on the southern side of Tor Bay and boasts one of the largest fishing fleets in the UK, plus a thriving fish market to support it.

Nice place to TOAL for good views of the Harbour and surrounding area.

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Co-ordinates: 50.40076, -3.517543 • what3words: ///river.tungsten.cooking

Alexandra Park (By SkyPirate)

TOAL from the field across the road, or on footpath. I did take off and land from the grounds, as the website does state that this is a public accessible and funded place. Security tried to stop me, but I did carry on, but if anything, just take off and land from across the road. I parked in the car park I the Palace, which cost me about £5 for the day.

The views of the Palace and of London in the distance, are absolutely stunning here.

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Co-ordinates: 51.59387, -0.129712 • what3words: ///shrimp.hint.twigs

Thundridge Old Church (By SkyPirate)

I parked for free on Cold Christmas Lane, and followed a public footpath up to the Old Church.

The Church itself is said to be haunted, and there was a tragic story about the deaths of children.

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Co-ordinates: 51.83782, -0.015578 • what3words: ///shirt.fakes.likely

Southport Pier (By Bradders101)

Park at the Vue Cinema car park as its Free Parking for 2 Hours. Walk across the carpark to the coast road. Take off on the raise walk way.

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Co-ordinates: 53.65301, -3.015307 • what3words: ///shift.also.glare

Rufford Top Lock (By Bradders101)

Park at the Ship Inn Pub and walk around the rear to the canal bank. There is a small dry dock opposite and a series of locks where the Leeds / Liverpool canal branches off in the direction of Rufford.

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Co-ordinates: 53.59728, -2.830555 • what3words: ///diamonds.shepherds.braked

Cannock Chase Seven Springs Staffordshire (By D0c.Col)

Seven Springs is one of the many features to explore on Cannock Chase. I parked near Weeton's Bridge but there is a Carpark at Seven Springs. A short walk to my 1st TOAL place but there are so many places to explore your spoilt for choice.

There are few facilities in the area for comfort breaks but Milford is the nearest place for food and drink.

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Co-ordinates: 52.78061, -2.000735 • what3words: ///front.balconies.bullion

Melbourne Hall & church (By Airlessmean)

parked outside the area and took off from public path and flew around

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Co-ordinates: 52.82148, -1.423928 • what3words: ///sling.lightens.submitted

Watkiss Way, Cardiff Bay (By Gezzer)

This area covers the beautiful Cardiff Bay and Vindico ice arena.
TOLA I have used many times before is located towards the waterside and Ice rink car park.
You can get some stunning views of Cardiff Bay, and Penarth Marina areas including the very photogenic Cardiff International White Water which looks amazing when in use.
EGFC Cardiff Heliport is not too far away from this TOL , but you will not be flying in it.

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Co-ordinates: 51.45068, -3.178756 • what3words: ///most.deflection.cowboy

Penarth Seafront and Esplanade. (By Gezzer)

Free parking is available along the length of the Esplanade, usually limited to two hours, but check.
Access is very easy via the ramp opposite the RNLI, or a number of stepped entrances onto the beach.
I have TOL from the actual esplanade with my Mini 3 pro and Mavic 3 with no issues, just follow the drone code.
You can get some stunning shots of the pier at sunrise and througout the day. Just behind the Esplanade is Alexandra Park, Windsor Gardens and Central Park .

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Co-ordinates: 51.43394, -3.167968 • what3words: ///singer.times.necks

Plough Gardens (Magic Roundabout) (By snapyou)

The Plough Roundabout, affectionally known as the Magic Roundabout which is unusual in that traffic flows both clockwise (the standard flow direction of British roundabouts) and anticlockwise. Was voted the UK's second-worst roundabout in a 2005 poll held by an insurance company. In 2011 the roundabout was voted the best in Britain by motorists in a competition organised by a car leasing service.

Whilst the Plough Gardens is a park, mid-week it is very quiet.
There is a small free car park next to Hemel Hempstead Cricket Club off Station Road and nice walk down to the Grand Union Canal. (You can't park in the Cricket Club.) You can also generally find parking in Heath Lane near St Johns Church.

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Co-ordinates: 51.74626, -0.473297 • what3words: ///giant.farm.rank

Northerwood Park (By stingrayza)

Nice few quiet fields with some great aerial views of Northerwood House.
One of the few areas in the new forest that was "clear" in Drone Assist

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Co-ordinates: 50.87209, -1.582917 • what3words: ///grumbles.upstairs.ivory

Knockholt (By bmsleight)

Ex-Golf course.
Normally lots of FPV flyers
Good for meet-ups.

Parking at weekend is free on road.

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Co-ordinates: 51.34183, 0.131096 • what3words: ///hood.hers.teams

Vatersay, Outer Hebrides. The start of The Hebridean Way (By Keano1)

Parking available at the visitors centre at the other end of the beach or any of the numerous spaces at the side of the road.

The first 30 seconds of the video is this location.

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Co-ordinates: 56.92037, -7.533234 • what3words: ///petulant.tracks.reviewed

Manchester Business District (By AlbionDrones)

Park on the street near GMEX - or whatever it is called now - and then have a wander. Fly something sub 250g so you can get in close and not worry about overflying people, and go early before there are too many folks around - a BHol worked well for this...

There are lots of reflective surfaces and interesting architecture to play with, just a shame we had a windy day - watch out for wind shear when passing between buildings, it can knock you sideways and move the drone 10' in a matter of moments, so stay alert!

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Co-ordinates: 53.48098, -2.252229 • what3words: ///swaps.cape.deputy

Craigmillar castle (By jaybee)

The castle has been used in some movies, outlander and outlaw king.
Craigmillar is one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Scotland. The central tower house, or keep, is surrounded by a 15th-century courtyard wall with “particularly fine” defensive features.
Craigmillar Castle is best known for its association with Mary, Queen of Scots. Following an illness after the birth of her son, the future James VI, Mary arrived at Craigmillar on 20 November 1566 to convalesce. Before she left on 7 December 1566, a pact known as the “Craigmillar Bond” was made, with or without her knowledge, to dispose of her husband Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley.

Park on the public road

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Co-ordinates: 55.92562, -3.140562 • what3words: ///march.gross.scout

Old Girobank / Santander site (By Bradders101)

This was the old Post Office And Girobank processing site which was being demolished. I asked thd site manager for permission to fly on the day.

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Co-ordinates: 53.47227, -2.973647 • what3words: ///patch.peanut.sang

Pigeon Tower (By Bradders101)

Park at Go Ape and walk up the footpath towards the Pike.

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Co-ordinates: 53.62424, -2.546446 • what3words: ///mainly.dame.polished

Skenfrith Castle (Castell Ynysgynwraidd) (By clinkadink)

Significant medieval fortress with a substantial central tower

One of the ‘Three Castles of Gwent’ (along with Grosmont and White Castle) founded by Norman lord William fitz Osbern in the early 12th century, the remains of Skenfrith we see today are of a later fortress constructed in the 13th century by Hubert de Burgh. The castle’s well-preserved walls surround a circular keep, similar to those seen at Bronllys and Tretower. Built on an earthen mound, this sturdy structure was a last line of defence should the castle fall under attack.

Between them, the Three Castles controlled a large area of confrontational border country between the River Wye and the Black Mountains, with Skenfrith occupying a strategic spot on the banks of the River Monnow overlooking one of the main routes between Wales and England.

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

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Co-ordinates: 51.87831, -2.790281 • what3words: ///inhaler.soothing.harnessed

Chirk Castle, Wrexham (By D0c.Col)

The Grade I listed Chirk Castle stands as a sentinel guarding the entrance to the Ceiriog Valley in Wales. Built in 1295 by Roger Mortimer de Chirk, it formed a crucial link in King Edward I's defensive chain across North Wales.

The parkland to the castle is vast so for drone shots I used zoom from a road a Kilometre away (close up orbit was from a friends footage). There is a closer take off point that I'll add instead and for the more adventurous the Offa's Dyke Path runs through the property.

I parked in the the NT carpark as I am a member and refreshments is of course available from there.

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Co-ordinates: 52.93563, -3.089794 • what3words: ///puppets.broom.magically

Llynnau Mymbyr (By Steviegeek)

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

Philips Memorial Park Godalming (By grandad1950)

Fairly grotty day but a nice park running along the River Wey. Apart from the river bowling club and parkland there is a church on the hill, allotments and a bandstand to photograph. Being an urban park I expect it to be quite busy on a sunny day.

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Co-ordinates: 51.18736, -0.614755 • what3words: ///dawn.sport.remedy

St Bridget’s Kirk, Dalgety Bay (By ParmoPaul)

Be aware that this is an Historic Scotland site so they do not give permission to fly from their land. The site is small so very easy to take off from outside the fence.

Parking can be had within the nearby housing estate or a 5-10 walk down by the new church.

Also be aware that the coast is covered by an SSSI.

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Co-ordinates: 56.03994, -3.334557 • what3words: ///reflected.groomed.lightly

City Ground - Nottingham Forest Football Club (By Heading270)

TOAL from the banks of the River Trent. Great views of the City Ground, with Meadow Lane and Trent Bridge all within a mile.

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Co-ordinates: 52.93953, -1.134768 • what3words: ///vocal.engage.loyal

The Mill at Elstead (By grandad1950)

The island is a great spot for a picnic when its not flooded. Really good pub.

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Co-ordinates: 51.18661, -0.708282 • what3words: ///requested.yummy.innovate

Moggs Eye (Near Skegness) (By Cosmo)

Had planned on going to Cleethorpes as it was quite a miserable morning raining on and off. Pretty crazy thinking on my part though as it was Easter Weekend Bank Holiday Monday. Then by the time we got there the sun was shining and it was turning out to be a great day at the coast so Cleethorpes was packed.
Drove south looking for some quiet beach access, thought we might have found a spot a couple of times only to find I was in the FRZ of a small runway and then at a nature reserve.
The area has ample parking and some public toilets, did not have much in the way of interesting landmarks though but it was a nice open area, not many people about despite it being a really nice day.

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Co-ordinates: 53.27014, 0.31899 • what3words: ///pave.someone.hobby

Rookhope Arch (By stevesb)

This is all that remains of a smelting mill built in 1737 and had bellows powered by a water wheel.

Parking can be done at the lay-by across the road, as can take off and landing.

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Co-ordinates: 54.78161, -2.118841 • what3words: ///truckload.spruced.heap

Grassholme reservoir (By stevesb)

there is a decent carpark at the bridge where the marker is. there is a porta loo there but like most use at your own risk or desperation.

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Co-ordinates: 54.5905, -2.109123 • what3words: ///abundance.displays.tidy

Nateby abandoned animal pens (By stevesb)

Would be great for a little fpv action after visiting one of the 2 castles nearby Parking is in a very large gateway with an easily walked track to the buildings.

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Co-ordinates: 54.43651, -2.345597 • what3words: ///folks.buildings.backward

West rigg mine and open cut (By stevesb)

there is enough space on the quiet rd to pull to oneside and fly without blocking the road

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Co-ordinates: 54.74766, -2.139802 • what3words: ///finely.words.trophy

Swingate tower (By sdj_drones)

Swingate water tower.
Kimberley . Nottingham NG16 2PR

A water tower, designed by Ritchie and Partners for the Corporation of Nottingham Water Department, in neo-classical style, constructed in the later 1940s

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Co-ordinates: 52.98949, -1.256824 • what3words: ///recall.advice.camps

Deer Park Dumfries (By Smogmonster)

You can park in the car park at the side of Robert Burns Centre. Take off from Deer Park.

There is A NFZ nearby but not a problem.

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Co-ordinates: 55.06652, -3.613665 • what3words: ///upholding.agreement.blaze

Ineos Petrochemical Plant and Refinery (By mynameisjoe)

This is Scotland's only crude oil refinery and has the capacity for processing 140,000 barrels (22,000 m3) of crude oil a day on its 700 hectare site in Grangemouth. It is currently undergoing the process of being turned into an oil terminal for the for the import, storage and distribution of a range of Fuels. All refinery production is expected to close around 2027 with mass redundancies. There are plenty of places to park, I will highlight my TOAL for this shot. There is LOTS of security, so be prepared to be questioned if your TOAL is close to any of their buildings.There is also LOADS of interference if you get too close and I wouldn't recommend you flying directly overhead. Unfortunaley on my trip, none of the towers were emitting any steam. But when they are the site is pretty impressive

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Co-ordinates: 56.01138, -3.682866 • what3words: ///risk.hologram.boasted

Montgomery Castle (By From-Above)

small car park available

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Co-ordinates: 52.56363, -3.150017 • what3words: ///paintings.outsize.stole

Dolforwyn Castle (By From-Above)

Carpark available but requires walking up a dirt track to reach the castle

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Co-ordinates: 52.54645, -3.25206 • what3words: ///confining.started.rivers