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Camas Rainich & Leac Mhór added to Coastal Scenery in Scotland by Howard on 09/07/2023

This location is out at the end of a peninsula formed by Loch Ewe to the west and Gruinard Bay to the east; Obinan is the name of the nearby settlement, Opinan the locality. Drive from Laide north on the coastal road until you reach the end of the road, park up, and walk the last few hundred metres to the foreshore. There’s not a lot to see here. I saw a ‘natural arch’ and a ‘sea cave’ on the OS map, but what with the drizzle and greyness failed to locate them. There’s said to be the concrete bases of a WW2 observation post and a couple of huts out here, but nothing like that which can be seen at the end of the next peninsula to the west, the subject of a future video.

For the curious, Camas Reinich is the name of the stretch of water most of the flying is over, and Leac Mhór is the finger-like reef seen at the end.

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Co-ordinates: 57.91539, -5.578684 • what3words: ///detail.shudders.headline

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 30/04/2023. 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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Thornham Harbour, King's Lynn and West Norfolk (By Martin54)

Fascinating salt marshes offering stunning panoramas and vertical shots

Easy free parking and TOAL spots. Heading east, turn off the A149 just before Thornham village. Follow the road down to the harbour area or free parking. Fascinating views looking vertically down over the marshes and harbour.

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Co-ordinates: 52.9665, 0.573311 • what3words: ///initiated.embraced.juggles

Shalford Common, Guildford (By grandad1950)

Another large common in Surrey with lots of room to fly. Interesting pond and the locals were very friendly

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Co-ordinates: 51.21252, -0.564986 • what3words: ///pages.basis.swung

Tiny Farm Bando, Milton Keynes (By DaveJaVu)

Tucked in the middle of fields to the west of Milton Keynes. Sadly now surrounded by ever encroaching new build housing so... enjoy this one whilst it's still here.

Is *just* on the edge of a red zone on the Dronescene maps. This is for HMP Woodhill and the restriction is for helicopters, not drones.

Park in the lay by in front of the gates. You can literallty stand there and fly, there is also a footpath that runs down the side of the fields. Easily accessible should you need to recover from a mishap

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Co-ordinates: 52.03099, -0.829146 • what3words: ///sharpened.contents.thudded

Holy Cross, Chichester (By grandad1950)

Mentioned in the domesday book , the Holy Cross parish church in the South Downs hamlet of Bignor is a grade 1 listed building.

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Co-ordinates: 50.92313, -0.603417 • what3words: ///corrosive.pylons.locker

Creag Riabhach Wind Farm, Sutherland North and West (By AlbionDrones)

An isolated windfarm with far-reaching views over the Flow Country of Sutherland, and in late October, the mountain peaks are capped with snow.

This is a spot I have wanted to fly since first passing 3 years ago, but always the weather or time has not been with us, this time, though, we had time and reasonable enough weather.

It is well within EGR610, so make sure you fly outside operational hours or get permission from the RAF Low Fly Unit.

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Co-ordinates: 58.21131, -4.50963 • what3words: ///alternate.wiggling.career

Turf Moor, Burnley FC, Burnley (By AVIDronesuk)

Turf Moor Stadium offers a clear and well-defined environment that’s well suited to controlled drone operations when permission is in place. The stadium’s structure, surrounding open areas, and distinctive layout make it ideal for capturing strong aerial visuals that clearly showcase scale, symmetry, and context. From above, the pitch, stands, and surrounding infrastructure create clean, recognisable shots that are useful for promotional, survey, or documentary purposes, while the fixed layout allows for carefully planned, repeatable flight paths.

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Co-ordinates: 53.78914, -2.230933 • what3words: ///apple.dine.tester

Carr Mill Dam, St Helens (By AVIDronesuk)

Carr Mill Dam is a great place to fly a drone because it offers wide open space and really strong visuals in one location. The large body of water, surrounding woodland, and footpaths create varied scenery that looks impressive from the air, especially in good light. The open layout makes it easier to maintain line of sight and plan smooth, controlled flights, while the lack of tall structures reduces interference and risk. Overall, it’s an ideal local spot for capturing calm, scenic footage and practising aerial filming in a controlled environment.

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Co-ordinates: 53.47392, -2.715597 • what3words: ///universes.accompany.enforced

Send Recreation Ground, Guildford (By grandad1950)

A nice open space at the rec in Send Surrey. Good views over the local lakes ,on a good day the river Way navigation and the Cambridge Basin.

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Co-ordinates: 51.29053, -0.532027 • what3words: ///herb.vine.rear

Bala - Vyrnwy Midpoint, Gwynedd (By DavrosTG)

Another unbelievable Welsh wonder, The rocky area near the top of this road is insane, and if you climb up to the top there's a lot more
Lake Vyrnwy is always a postcard picture on a sunny day

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Co-ordinates: 52.80737, -3.613591 • what3words: ///acoustics.definite.glue

Trough of Bowland, Lancaster (By DavrosTG)

Lots of amazing views around here, Death Star trench run via Marshaw Wyre.
And many valley runs along Langden Brook Park walk

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Co-ordinates: 53.97932, -2.599423 • what3words: ///watch.slip.wolves

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