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Baker's Mill Wildlife Reservoir & Thames and Severn Canal added to Rivers and Canals in South West by clinkadink on 21/11/2022

Parking: 51.724394, -2.124789
TOAL: 51.724707, -2.121579

The site is not the easiest to get to in a car, unless you have a proper 4x4 with good tyres. I came down a very steep and narrow hill from Oakridge Lynch into the valley below. It is a pot-holed, very narrow lane, covered with mud and leaves this time of year. All the while praying for a turning point at the bottom of the hill. Which there is.

Baker’s Mill Upper Lock is designed to take craft up to the standard dimensions of Thames barges. It is therefore a little over 90 feet long and about 13 feet wide. It had a rise of 8 feet. It was also one of the locks shortened in 1840-41 by about 20 feet by throwing an arch across the top end of the lock and re-siting the sill and the gates. This was to reduce water consumption and was possible because by this time shorter ‘long’ boats had replaced Thames barges on this section.

The chamber was mainly stone lined, with much repair in brick, with a substantial stone coping and stone-edged recesses for the gates. There are two sets of recesses at the top end of the lock, one for the original gates and the other the result of the shortening of the lock. Much of the ironwork seems simply to have been reset. There are surviving traces of ironwork associated with the gate hangings, and some fragments of lock gates as well. There were ground paddles in the side walls above the top gates.

https://www.cotswoldcanals.net/bakers-mill-upper-lock

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Co-ordinates: 51.72494, -2.121491 • what3words: ///eaten.rips.owned
The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 20/11/2022. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location.

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Pharos Lighthouse, Wyre (By Seadog)

More accurately Upper Pharos Lighthouse, a Grade 2 listed building opened in 1840. Combined with the Lower Pharos Lighthouse provide a leading line for the channel into Fleetwood. I took off from about 12 ft away, adjacent to tram lines (beware overhead power lines for trams) a bench to sit on, close to Fleetwood Ferry tram stop.

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Co-ordinates: 53.92732, -3.009031 • what3words: ///sprayed.insolvent.task
Stonepit Fields, Milton Keynes (By G0BYH)

Car parking by entrance, this area is managed by the Parks Trust in Milton Keynes who have a very positive outlook to recreational drone flying.

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Co-ordinates: 52.07114, -0.769892 • what3words: ///realm.resembles.dollar
Llyn Crafnant, Conwy (By AlbionDrones)

The stunning Llyn Crafnant - Vale of the wild garlic - on the edge of Snowdonia, near Trefiw.

A single track road leads you upwards and deeper into nature before arriving at the Llyn Crafnant car park, from which it is a short uphill walk to the Lake itself. Stunning views, bubbling stream, majestic pines and distant mountain crags, plus some early spring sunshine...

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Co-ordinates: 53.13253, -3.869913 • what3words: ///encoding.hunk.hairspray
Claverley Park, Tunbridge Wells (By grandad1950)

One of several parks and public open spaces around Royal Tunbridge Wells

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Co-ordinates: 51.13054, 0.266665 • what3words: ///shells.assume.result
Hull Bridge, Tikton, East Riding of Yorkshire (By CutThroatJake)

A lovely spot in Tikton near Beverley, between two bridges, road and foot, across the river Hull (that gave Kingston Upon Hull its name)

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Co-ordinates: 53.86126, -0.397423 • what3words: ///helpers.coverings.improving
Grovesnor Recreation Ground, Tunbridge Wells (By grandad1950)

A cold and frosty morning at Grovesnor and Hilbert park in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
The park was first opened in 1889.

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Co-ordinates: 51.14278, 0.2762 • what3words: ///about.burst.scans
Drumderg Wind Farm, Blairgowrie, Alyth (By mynameisjoe)

Operational from 2008, the site which comprises 16 wind turbines was built on Drumderg Hill, near Bridge of Cally and Blairgowrie.

The hill itself was the site of a World War II artillery firing range and prior to construction had to be checked for unexploded bombs.

Loads of scenery and wildlife in the area, including some Red Kites. Parking and TOAL from the same marker.

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Co-ordinates: 56.67053, -3.344339 • what3words: ///pavilions.bright.gravy
Admiral Hood Monument, South Somerset (By gasbag43)

The Admiral Hood Monument is a memorial column to Vice Admiral Sir Samuel Hood on a hill in the parish of Compton Dundon, Somerset, England. It was completed in 1831.
He entered the Royal Navy in 1776 and rose through a very distinguished career to become the Vice Admiral at the Battle of the Nile.
The monument is a 110 feet (33.5 m) Tuscan column on a cuboid base set on two tall steps, the lower supporting a wrought iron railing enclosure. There was originally a doorway in the base, but this was sealed in 1990.

The monument culminates in a band of laurel wreaths beneath a naval crown, composed of the sculpted sterns of four galleons interspersed with four mainsails.

The monument was paid for by public subscription and was originally linked to the Hood family home at Butleigh by a mile long avenue of cedar trees.

From the monument is a lovely view of the valley below. Parking is in a small layby 5 minutes walk from the monument

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Co-ordinates: 51.10149, -2.721305 • what3words: ///surgical.seducing.agency
Burton Pynsent Monument , South Somerset (By gasbag43)

The 140 feet (43 m) Burton Pynsent Monument was built in 1767 and has been designated as a Grade I listed building. It is known by a number of other names, including the Curry Rivel Column, the Pynsent Steeple, and the Cider Monument.
The monument, which is clad in Portland stone, was designed by Capability Brown as a monument to Sir William Pynsent, of the Pynsent Baronets.
It is composed of a rectangular plinth upon which is a round column topped by a viewing platform, itself surmounted by an urn. The viewing platform is no longer accessible due to an unfortunate incident with a cow(!)

In 1948, a cow managed to climb the 172 stairs to the top, but being unable to back down the stairs, the poor creature fell to its death from the pinnacle. To prevent further accidents, the stairs were closed.
Even though you can't climb the column, the hill offers lovely views out over West Sedge Moor towards Taunton.

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Co-ordinates: 51.02241, -2.889984 • what3words: ///dolls.empire.flippers
Rusthall Common, Tunbridge Wells (By grandad1950)

It was very muddy and damp when I went but worth a look. A lot of trees with quite a few ponds hidden amongst them. Lots of paths and spring / summer would be a better time to visit.

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Co-ordinates: 51.1337, 0.236026 • what3words: ///commended.loaded.tedious

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