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Astbury Mere Country Park added to Parks and Recreation in North West by 0danny on 14/08/2024

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 😊

Land owner permission not required.

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

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 02/12/2023. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location.

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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.

Land owner permission not required.

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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.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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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...

Land owner permission not required.

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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.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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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.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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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.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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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

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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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.

Land owner permission not required.

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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.

Land owner permission not required.

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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.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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

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