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Ballochmyle Viaduct added to Bridges in Scotland by JoeC on 20/10/2024

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

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 19/10/2024. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location. Landowner permission may be required before taking off.

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Tunstall Beach, East Riding of Yorkshire (By Osdog)

Lots of parking on the caravan site itself. You can just drive in - cafe on site can be used too. TOAL from the beach. I did get a warning on the DJI screen - but no other app said there was an issue. Agreed to the warning.

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Co-ordinates: 53.76172, -0.004014 • what3words: ///supply.organisms.rooting

River Rothay, South Lakeland (By AlbionDrones)

During our recent walk in Grasmere, we came across the River Rothay, which links Grasmere to Rydal Water, and the peaceful little 'glen' that looked to me as if the Fae would live there - the reflections on the water almost seemed like a portal to another world...

Well, with such peaceful beauty I couldnt not fly it, so the AVATA2 was sent, with Lee as spotter, a few control issues meant I kept the flight short - the drone kept wanting to descend to the water - so not a long video and pretty much used all the footage, but it makes a nice peaceful little video, that I hope you will enjoy...

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Co-ordinates: 54.44712, -3.007816 • what3words: ///cost.variances.canines

Crowden Brook, High Peak (By akey_uk)

Easy access from Crowden carpark, TOAL from the footpath. Can get busy during the day, but was really quiet in the evening when we went. Beautiful little weir.

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Co-ordinates: 53.49081, -1.895882 • what3words: ///copycat.overused.deck

Hampshire Farm Meadows, Havant (By grandad1950)

A 42 acre wild public open space with lots of room to fly

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Co-ordinates: 50.86369, -0.930362 • what3words: ///glare.dame.pasta

Waddow Weir, Ribble Valley (By Bilbo)

Surrounded by beautiful countryside, Waddow Weir is a historic structure on the River Ribble, located near Waddow Hall in Waddington, Clitheroe. The weir is located on the River Ribble, between Edisford Bridge and Brungerley Bridge, near Waddow Hall. The surrounding area is described as Undulating Lowland Farmland with Wooded Brooks and Valley Floodplain, according to the Forest of Bowland Landscape Character assessment.

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Co-ordinates: 53.87832, -2.405422 • what3words: ///sedative.cleans.brief

Rowlands Castle Recreation Ground, East Hampshire (By grandad1950)

The recreation ground in Rowlands Castle, East Hampshire.

Good views of the village, the sports facilities and the local golf club.

Lots of space to park and fly.

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Co-ordinates: 50.89242, -0.963793 • what3words: ///revived.slyly.reworked

Nostell Priory, Wakefield (By richrab)

Nostell Priory is a Palladian house in Nostell, West Yorkshire, in England, near Crofton and on the road to Doncaster from Wakefield. It dates from 1733 and was built for the Winn family on the site of a medieval priory.[2] The Priory and its contents were given to the National Trust in 1953 by the trustees of the estate and Rowland Winn, 3rd Baron St Oswald.

TOAL from the Doncaster road outside the grounds, only parking option was a pull in with a locked gate to Ashfield Angling fishing lake. Ok for a ten min flight, but I would not park and walk off as access may be required.

This was within the advisory boundary zone of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, so be aware.

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Co-ordinates: 53.65159, -1.387835 • what3words: ///crafted.jets.taxpayers

Brodsworth Community Woodlands, Doncaster (By richrab)

Following the closure of Brodsworth colliery in the 1990s, the community suffered from high unemployment and health and social problems, compounded by the large area of derelict land which became a focus for antisocial behaviour. The site was remediated as part of the National Coalfields Programme, transforming it into a thriving natural space which offers rich habitats for wildlife and a valuable recreational space for the local community.

Visitors can explore an extensive network of walking and cycling trails that wind through picturesque woodland and open meadows, where kestrels can often be seen soaring overhead. The site’s carefully designed wetland areas support diverse flora and fauna, making it a haven for birdwatchers and nature lovers. With panoramic views and peaceful surroundings, Brodsworth Community Woodland is an ideal retreat for those seeking to enjoy the outdoors.

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Co-ordinates: 53.55695, -1.206158 • what3words: ///longer.armed.alpha

Saltend Power Station, East Riding of Yorkshire (By Osdog)

An easy place to photograph. No restrictions that I could see regarding TOAL. It's the King Charles 3 Coastal Footpath which runs right alongside the Power Station.

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Co-ordinates: 53.73433, -0.242922 • what3words: ///ending.glare.rocket

Danny House, Mid Sussex (By grandad1950)

aerial view of the grade 1 listed Danny House in West Sussex. An elizabethan mansion house near Hurstpierpoint on the south downs and now used as an upmarket retirement home.

No direct access but easy to photograph from the South Downs Way

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Co-ordinates: 50.91904, -0.173228 • what3words: ///grafted.prune.wiping

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