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This is a great area to fly for sunset views. It is possible to see from Cardiff to Newport and being elevated above the surrounding area it gives good views. In good weather, you can also see across the Severn Channel to England.

Be careful of the 2 wind turbines.

There are a couple of pull-ins where you can fly from and good views of the drone while flying.

As it is rural, it is possible to easily fly heavy drones there but as you have to take off on the road side, care must be taken to ensure adequate distance from the occasional vehicles.

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Co-ordinates: 51.55633, -3.077139 • what3words: ///surnames.because.myself

Levens Hall, is one of Cumbria’s most historic and beautifully preserved homes.

A visit will take you on a journey through more than 700 years of history — from its origins as a medieval pele tower, through its Elizabethan transformation, to the creation of its world-famous topiary gardens by Colonel James Grahme and designer Guillaume Beaumont in the 1690s.

There is a timeless atmosphere inside and out of the house that is still very much kept alive by the Bagot family, who have called it home for over two centuries.

Just a few miles along the A6 from the A590/A591 Junction roundabout it is well sign posted. I parked in the grounds for free but there is a charge for entering the grounds and hall itself.

I used the Hall's overflow carpark in the field west of the hall. There is an SSSi over the road that covers the Levens Deer Park but you're well clear of it over the house.

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Co-ordinates: 54.25894, -2.776565 • what3words: ///singer.grasp.tribune

The remains of an old flour/grain mill on the hill top in the Trent valley.

There is a small lay-by for parking just on the bend of the road and a gated footpath through the field the tower stands in. The information board shown above gives a short history of the mill and is located just by the gate and parking.

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Co-ordinates: 52.97257, -0.988515 • what3words: ///quicksand.footpath.mocking

Just on the edge of what is currently the FRZ for Nottingham (Tollerton) Airport, this is a long weir with several small steps on the River Trent.

It’s a walk from anywhere you can park at the top of the cliffs in Radcliffe on Trent down to the nature reserve (ponds). Launch from the edge of the river and you can get a good view of the weir. The FRZ starts about mid river so you can’t currently go all the way over without requesting permission. Tollerton has stopped operating fixed wing air craft while it waits to be redeveloped so no flights are expected and it isn’t clear who to contact but the zone is listed as a FRZ.

Sadly the locks are well in the zone so I haven’t flown there yet.

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Co-ordinates: 52.9585, -1.033498 • what3words: ///snuggled.affirming.rail

Aerial shot of the Pentre Ifan Chambered Tomb near Fishguard. Whilst it is under the care of CADW [see CADW.gov for details], they are open to imagery for 'personal use' but don't allow take off and landing from their land.

That's not an issue here, as the road is approx 150m, and the footpath leading to it is probably not their land either! Parking is limited to about half a dozen vehicles in a layby and the footpath is directly off of one end of this,

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Co-ordinates: 51.99902, -4.769904 • what3words: ///fighters.chucked.blame

Greystoke Castle is a historic Cumbrian fortress dating back to 1069, once home to the Greystoke and Howard families. After centuries of battles, fire, and wartime damage, the castle is now being revived by Tom Nash, who is restoring its interiors and opening it to the public for tours, events, and community life.

The entrance to the castle estate is in the centre of Greystoke Village. Parking is directly in front of the castle. The Castle has a small cafe and toilets. At the time of my visit it had just opened and the owner was happy to let me film there.

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Co-ordinates: 54.67001, -2.876567 • what3words: ///snooping.sandbags.path

This was very quiet on a reasonable Wednesday afternoon at the beginning of October. The car park is reached after driving through an industrial area and is height restricted to 2 metres.

There is a road to the right that leads to a small field with parking which looks like it might be ok for a small FPV event, or you can continue to the sea wall which provides somewhere toi sit as well as a flat surface for TOAL.

Parking is £3.50 for all day - no shorter period is available, but it is free on Sundays. I am not usre how ofter the car park is patrolled.

There is a distant view of the Portsmouth skyline, Views of Langstone, Hayling Island and the bridges, a sewage works and industrial estate. Worth a battery at least.

Nearest toilets are Tesco, food also though there is probably a burger van lurking around the industrial estate. Fairly easy Access from the A27/M27, A3 and points east, north and west.

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Co-ordinates: 50.83997, -0.995308 • what3words: ///herbs.fans.pumps

Located on Bolton Road, Silsden (near Keighley), BD20 0JY.

It’s a fairly large, open public park, with a variety of features: rugby pitches, a skate park, tennis courts, bowling green + clubhouse, a children’s play area with climbing frames and swings.

It’s open 24/7, all year round.

Pros:

The large open spaces (rugby pitches, lawns) provide good room for takeoff, landing, and maneuvering without too many obstacles.

Because there are fewer tall trees or dense woodland (at least in the main parts), lines of sight can be pretty clear.

The variety of features (play areas, courts, open grass) gives scope for interesting aerial shots.

Challenges:

There are built structures (skate park ramps, courts, clubhouse) and people will often be around — risk of interfering with public use.

Weather/wind can be a factor; open parks are more exposed.

The boundaries with residential areas might be close — you’ll probably be flying over or near private property / people's gardens if you drift.

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Co-ordinates: 53.91441, -1.934066 • what3words: ///shell.issued.chain

Logierait Viaduct over the River Tay — once part of the Highland Railway’s Aberfeldy branch. Built in 1865 with wrought iron lattice girders and cast-iron pilasters, the bridge carried passengers, freight, and whisky for nearly a century before falling victim to the Beeching cuts in 1965. Saved from closure by local residents, it is now uniquely owned and maintained by the community, serving as a vital crossing and part of National Cycle Routes 7 and 77.

Yes, you can drive vehicles across the bridge.

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Co-ordinates: 56.64678, -3.683443 • what3words: ///humans.improving.companies

Beverley Beck, one of the shortest canals in the UK at 0.75ml connected the industrial areas of the town with the river Hull. The original waterway was converted to a canal in 18th century and the lock was installed to control water levels

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Co-ordinates: 53.83971, -0.395025 • what3words: ///sampling.including.stable