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Butser is nearly the highest bit of hill in Hampshire, and has spectacular views in all directions, even to the South coast on clear days.

It is open to the public all year round, although the car park is very expensive. But there are laybys on the road leading to it, so usually room in one of those.

We can fly in the adjacent fields fairly easily, but the best views are reserved for the very top, up by the transmitter tower. From here we can venture out along any of the downs and valleys that meet here.

There is flat ground for TOAL by the summit waypoint marker, and closer to the tower. We have to treat that tower with caution (don't let it come between you and your UAV) but its signals don't seem to screw with our machines if we keep a reasonable distance. It is about 120 ft high, so we can easily get above it.

There is sometimes other aerial activity here. Paragliders operate sometimes from the West side, and kite flyers might appear anywhere near the top. Passing small planes and RAF stuff like to fly quite close to the hill, so spotter a good idea here.

Just occasionally a cloud bank will appear in the early mornings UNDER the hill, with the summit only just emerging from it - if you are lucky enough to catch one of those days it's the easiest 'above clouds' shots you'll ever get !

Main danger is wind, which is much higher up here than at ground level, and this is a very exposed hill, with the A3 forming something of a wind tunnel leading to updrafts, and it can sometimes be difficult to descend on blowier days. Best place to do that is nearer the centre of the hill.

Lots of potential TOAL markers shown, but the 2 Southmost ones are at the base of the hill (better accessed via Queen Elizabeth Country Park Lower car park, then walk under the bridge and up to the left), where there are gently sloping greens up to the top, some wild horses, and the A3 very close to the right, so we need to keep away from that and only fly up the hill away from it. This is good on misty mornings.

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A day out to the Lakes, and Sour Milk Gill waterfall was demanding to be flown, but turning around it was to be met with Buttermere itself, amazing views... Car Parking is busy and £3.50 for 2 hrs, then a 3/4 mile walk to the Waterfall and the lake.

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Co-ordinates: 54.53514, -3.280824 • what3words: ///pounces.pylons.cups

This is within Sunderland Council area and they have no Byelaws or policies against drone flying.

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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

1/2 mile walk from the small roadside car park along a moderately difficult - slippery and eroded path, with steps up to the viewing platform - just outside the NT land...
The waterfall is fairly overgrown and hidden, making it a challenge to fly into the area, I would suggest an AVATA or other ducted drone with FPv... Signal strength in the gorge is ok, but satellites are not, mine dropped to 10 and was running on the sensors only, which then gave an issue over the waterfall and shot the drone forwards fast, crashing into the rocks twice before I could stabilise it and bring it back, thankfully undamaged...

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Parking is limited but available along Wharf Lane

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I was working in the building when I shot this so had permission from the vicar to TOAL from the carpark but there is a public footpath through the graveyard so finding a TOAL should be no issue, there are restrictictions out to sea from here at some times.

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The Minster and Priory Church of St Margaret, St Mary Magdalene and all the Virgin Saints was founded as a Benedictine Priory in 1101 by Herbert de Losinga, the first Bishop of Norwich. For 400 years it was the monks’ home as well as the Parish Church for the town. It was always known as St Margaret’s

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Co-ordinates: 52.75163, 0.395465 • what3words: ///submit.trace.locked

Codnor Castle is a ruined fortification in Derbyshire, dating from around 1200. The castle was built in two phases, the first under Henry de Grey, who acquired the estate at the end of the 12th century and constructed the northern end of the structure in stone. Around 1320, his descendants developed the southern part of the castle, doubling its size

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Co-ordinates: 53.04538, -1.354558 • what3words: ///deflation.courtyard.airliners

The twin headstocks and nearby disused mineral railway track are all that remains of an extensive coal mining enterprise carried on by Barber, Walker & Company, who first leased and then bought much of the parish of Brinsley from the Duke of Newcastle. They are a memento of both Brinsley’s mining heritage, and the literary heritage of DH Lawrence, whose father worked at the colliery. Many of Lawrence’s stories are based on this area and the people who lived and worked here.

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Co-ordinates: 53.03431, -1.308661 • what3words: ///radiates.liquid.innocence

A focal point for residents and visitors, Old Market Square is where friends meet, shoppers have a rest, and many great days and nights begin. It is the largest public space in the UK after London’s Trafalgar Square and is a major hub for the city’s social scene and transport links.

From Old Market Square, Nottingham’s shopping streets spread out in every direction. Spacious avenues provide quick direct routes across the city’s compact centre, allowing you to reach even the most distant shops in no time at all.

Nottingham’s ‘beating heart’ is also the setting for major events and celebrations including the Riviera Beach every summer and the Christmas Winter Wonderland. You can also buy local produce, including artisan cheese and meats, at the regular farmers’ markets which take place throughout the year.

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