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What looks like a peaceful, sweeping green pasture wrapping around the clifftops is actually an ancient Scheduled Monument.

Over 2,000 years ago, during the Iron Age, this hilltop was a defended settlement or hillfort. Standing over 100 metres above sea level, it would have been a highly impressive sight from both land and sea, complete with substantial earthen ramparts and a stout wooden palisade fence.

Today, it is a fort slumping into the Bristol Channel. The site is a victim of relentless coastal erosion; most of the original enclosure has collapsed into the sea below, leaving behind only the southern, elliptical earthworks and a single prehistoric entrance.

The perspective from the drone highlights the dramatic geography of the Hartland Peninsula. With one of the shots looking westward down the coast, you can see where the steep, dramatic cliffs plunge into the Atlantic. On the horizon, you can just make out the faint, misty silhouette of Lundy Island sitting about 12 miles out.

The other shot is looking down from a higher angle, and the distinctive shape of the remaining hilltop enclosure becomes clear. The South West Coast Path cuts right through this area, and you can see the dense hanging woodlands of the National Trust estate framing the vibrant green of the ancient camp (TOAL is outside of the NT boundary)

A beautiful mix of deep history and raw, wild coastline.

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Co-ordinates: 51.01209, -4.44397 • what3words: ///rave.playoffs.warms

Located next to the castle, the cathedral looks old but is fairly modern dating from 1873. It is a grade 1 listed building.

There are lots of things to photograph in Arundel and it is quite easy to find TOAL spots.

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Co-ordinates: 50.85519, -0.559147 • what3words: ///encroach.liability.jabs

The shots capture the undulating landscape of South Wales, focusing on the distinctive contours of Caerau Hillfort near Rhiwsaeson, Llantrisant. From this aerial perspective, the ancient footprint of our ancestors is laid bare, beautifully preserved amidst the rolling green pastures.

Dating back to the Iron Age (and likely with roots stretching even further into the Bronze Age), Caerau was once a bustling, fortified tribal centre. Looking closely at the images, you can clearly trace the impressive defensive earthworks. The oval plateau is encircled by a pronounced bank and ditch system—now softened by centuries of grass and bracken—which would have originally been topped with a formidable wooden palisade to protect the community and their livestock inside.

The interior of the fort is now a peaceful, open meadow, complete with a curious dark circular feature near the centre, while the outer slopes drop away dramatically to command sweeping views of the surrounding valleys. It’s a tranquil haven for sheep and a poignant reminder of Wales’ deep prehistoric past.

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Co-ordinates: 51.53977, -3.350337 • what3words: ///asked.sleepy.corrupted

The woods is situated just minutes from Junction 47 of the M4 near Swansea. A Victorian estate was previously the home of John Dillwyn Llewewelyn the pioneering photographer and astronomer. It has mixed woodland, two lakes, seven miles of peaceful woodland walks and over 500 years of Welsh history. The site is also known for its spectacular waterfall on the River Llan, which meanders through the estate. There is ample parking which is £3 for three hours or £4 all day. It is recommended getting permission to fly your drone at email [email protected].

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Co-ordinates: 51.67246, -3.99014 • what3words: ///shorts.tolls.small

Tucked away in a sweeping valley on the rugged North Devon coast, Hartland Abbey’s history spans nearly nine centuries. Founded in 1157 as an Augustinian monastery, it holds the unique distinction of being the final monastery dissolved by King Henry VIII in 1539. Rather than being demolished, the King gifted the Abbey to the Sergeant of his Wine Cellar, William Abbot. Remarkably, it has passed down through the female lines to its current owners, the Stucley family, having never once been sold.

These shots capture the estate in all its summer glory, nestled within its deep, sheltered parkland.

The West Profile highlights the intricate roofline and the sprawling grounds. In the foreground, an old asphalt tennis court sits on the manicured lawn, framed by dense, ancient woodlands.

The East Front features the striking, symmetrical facade. Parts of the mansion are heavily blanketed in lush green ivy, highlighting the 18th-century "Strawberry Hill Gothic" rebuild and 19th-century Victorian extensions designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott. Below the house, a long gravel driveway sweeps past an open pasture

From medieval cloister fragments hidden in the basement to its imposing crenelated parapets, Hartland Abbey stands as a living monument to English heritage.

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Co-ordinates: 50.99665, -4.508726 • what3words: ///petition.adopters.florists

A Grade 1 listed historic parish church of St Michaels in the West Sussex village of Up Marden.

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Co-ordinates: 50.92098, -0.869826 • what3words: ///beaks.poets.dock

Perched prominently in the coastal hamlet of Stoke, near Hartland, St Nectan’s Church has served as a beacon for both mariners and parishioners for centuries. Dedicated to the 6th-century Celtic martyr St Nectan, the site originally housed a holy well and a hermitage. The present Grade I listed structure dates largely from the 14th century, though it underwent major 15th-century expansions.


Historically tied to nearby Hartland Abbey, this majestic building is affectionately known as the "Cathedral of North Devon" due to its incredible scale and heritage, and at 128 feet, is the 2nd tallest tower in the county.

The image of its west tower isolates the church's defining feature. As the second-tallest church tower in Devon, its weathered grey stone rises sharply above an extensive, sloped churchyard packed with historic headstones.

The second photo expands the view, capturing the church in context with the sweeping Abbey Valley. In the distance, Hartland Abbey sits nestled among lush woodlands, underscoring the ancient relationship between the two estates.

The Top-Down shot illustrates the traditional cruciform layout, showcasing the detailed slate work of the nave, chancel, and aisle roofs flanked by symmetrical porches.

Today, St Nectan’s remains a striking monument of medieval craftsmanship, standing tall against the Atlantic gales.

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Co-ordinates: 50.99485, -4.516198 • what3words: ///shipwreck.violinist.rent

The epic Cawdor Castle, home of the Thane of Cawdor as per Shakespear's 'Scottish Play'...

Permisison to fly needs to be obtained before visiting, via the Cawdor Castle Webste, use the contact us form and ensure you include a copy ofyour Public Liability Insurance.

Permission will be given for a maximum of 5 monutes flight time, to ensure other visitors are not disturbed by an extended drone flight.

TOAL on the grass in front of the castle - it means you have to pay entry, but it also means a good VLOS is available.

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Co-ordinates: 57.52425, -3.926483 • what3words: ///aviators.suiting.grew

Perched dramatically on the rugged cliffs of North Devon, Hartland Point Lighthouse stands as a testament to maritime resilience. Built by Trinity House in 1874, this vital beacon was engineered to guide mariners safely through the treacherous waters where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Bristol Channel—a notorious stretch historically dubbed the "Wrecker’s Coast."

These photographs capture the lighthouse’s precarious isolation, nestled against fractured, near-vertical rock strata that reveal millions of years of violent geological shifting.

Originally, the complex included a keeper's dwelling attached to the tower. However, as automation swept through the service, the lighthouse was fully automated in 1984, leading to the eventual demolition of the old living quarters to prevent cliff-erosion hazards.

Also featured in the shot is the Hartland Point Coast Guard Watch Tower. Though no longer manned by coastguards, the clifftop structure continues to house electronic surveillance and radar equipment, functioning as a key observation point on the South West Coast Path.

Paid parking is available at the Hartland Point car park (around £3 cash), or you can park further back for free at the National Trust’s Titchberry car park and hike 1.2 miles in. Note - the paid parking is much closer but padlocked outside of “office hours” so not much use for sunrise or sunset shots.

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Co-ordinates: 51.0221, -4.525289 • what3words: ///outboard.herb.severe

Dating from the 11th century St John the Baptist ancient parish church is a Grade 1 listed building in the south downs national park hamlet of Sutton.

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Co-ordinates: 50.93112, -0.608275 • what3words: ///hotspots.cucumber.closes