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Loads of easy parking. Take off and landing from the beach.

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Co-ordinates: 52.71849, -4.050663 • what3words: ///vibe.berated.interacts

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: ///

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: ///

Open July to September.

Park on grass verge of Manea Road.

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Co-ordinates: 52.50264, 0.111923 • what3words: ///

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: ///

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: ///

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: ///

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: ///

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: ///

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: ///

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: ///