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High above modern Cradley Heath stands Haden Hill House — a striking red-brick reminder of the ambition and industry that shaped the Black Country in the late 19th century.

Built in 1878 for industrialist George Alfred Haden Best, Haden Hill House reflects the prosperity generated by ironworks, chain making, nail production and the heavy industries that defined the region during the Industrial Revolution. At a time when furnaces burned day and night and chimneys filled the skyline, homes like this stood as symbols of achievement and permanence.

The House is set in its own Parkland and is easily acessible with well defined paths for all ages and abilities. The House and Museum is not always open so best check Sandwell Councils website for open times.

Entrance to the site is off Barrs Road and onto Lee Rd. You can park on the house car park at the back of the house or on the park carpark straight ahead at the top of Lee Road. There is accessible parking to the rear of the house - turn left at the top of Lee Rd.

The Parkland is a suburban oasis so plenty of places to eat etc close by.

I TOAL right in front of the building from one of the pathways, but plenty of places to choose from, and never saw any park officials etc while I was there; but the house itself was closed so probably lass people about than normal.

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Co-ordinates: 52.46787, -2.062305 • what3words: ///zooms.chief.laptop

Loch Bradan Reservoir near Maybole, a natural Loch developed into a Reservoir July 18, 1912 to provide water for the town of Troon and surrounding areas.

It is 2-mile-long freshwater loch in South Ayrshire, Scotland, located within the Galloway Forest Park. Situated on the headwaters of the River Girvan, this scenic location is popular for trout fishing, wild camping, kayaking, and hiking. It offers a remote, hilly, and forested landscape known for dark skies, making it suitable for stargazing.

The area marked on the map is just a large tarmacked area off the road, large enough for three cars. The road is single track with passing places and the main access to the reservoir head. Probably not suitable for motorhomes.

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Co-ordinates: 55.24992, -4.508387 • what3words: ///loudness.innocence.represent

Dating from around 1100 the town centre parish church of St Leonards is a grade 1 listed building in Seaford East Sussex. There are distant views of the coast from the churchyard. There is on street parking around the church

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Co-ordinates: 50.77187, 0.101353 • what3words: ///happier.rural.washroom

Aerial images reveal the evocative ruins of Runston Chapel, the last remnant of a medieval village in Mathern, Monmouthshire.

The chapel, dating from the 12th century, displays Norman architectural features including a robust chancel arch and distinct nave. The surrounding landscape, now dense thickets, masks the village’s disappearance as hidden beneath the turf lie the foundations of the old cottages.

By the mid-16th century, the village had already shrunk significantly. Records suggest only about nine of the original 25 houses were still inhabited. This was likely due to changes in farming practices (such as the shift from labour-intensive crops to sheep farming) and the general migration of people toward larger, more prosperous settlements like nearby Chepstow.

Subtle earthworks around the chapel indicate former building platforms, sunken lanes, and garden crofts. The chapel endured due to its consecrated status, hosting burials until 1770, long after the village was deserted.

I've added as a piece of extra media an AI mock-up of what the church and village would have looked like in its heyday 8 centuries ago

Runston is now a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw

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Co-ordinates: 51.62091, -2.730562 • what3words: ///tickling.century.broadens

The Woodroad Viaduct over the Lugar Water.

The viaduct stands above the town of Cumnock and is used by trains between Kilmarnock and Dumfries. At its peak it stands almost 50m tall and has a length of almost 230m with 14 arches.

There’s an open space at the viaduct where visitors to the Woodroad Park Community Woodland can park which was also good for TOAL.

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Co-ordinates: 55.45856, -4.256709 • what3words: ///erupt.unstated.emblem

Right on the coast at seaford East Sussex is a large recreation ground and rugby club. Good for views along the coast and over the town. Lots of room to fly if there is no rugby match on

First flight with my air 3 S

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Co-ordinates: 50.77333, 0.095323 • what3words: ///bangle.breeding.beads

Sitting up on Stow Hill, Newport Cathedral (also known as the Cathedral Church of St Woolos) is a fascinating patchwork of history. It all started with a simple wooden church, put up in the 5th century by Welsh King Gwynllyw, and the place has kept growing and changing ever since.


While it is the size of a large parish church rather than a typical cathedral, its history and development from the sixth to the twentieth century make it one of the most interesting religious buildings in Wales


As you can see from the photos, the building’s unique linear layout reflects its staggered evolution. The fifteenth-century tower dominates the foreground of the first image; it was reportedly funded by Jasper Tudor and still features his (now headless) statue.


Moving toward the centre of the structure, the St Mary’s Chapel sits on the site of the original Saxon church, serving as a bridge between the tower and the main body.

The elongated Norman nave, clearly visible with its distinct roofline, was constructed in the 12th century and remains one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in Wales.

Originally a parish church, it was elevated to cathedral status in 1949. The modern, pale-stoned East End (visible at the far top of the first photo) was added in the 1960s, completing a sacred timeline that spans over 1,500 years.

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Co-ordinates: 51.58304, -2.998593 • what3words: ///grand.home.sheep

Tredegar House is a major 17th-century mansion in Britain, serving as the ancestral home of the Morgan family (later Lords Tredegar) for over 500 years. The Morgans amassed vast wealth through landownership and their influential role in the South Wales industrial revolution.

Surrounded by restored formal gardens, the estate features the colourful Orchard Garden and intricate parterre, reflecting the family’s desire to showcase their status. The grounds stretch to a 90-acre parkland, once a private estate, now public.

The Morgans’ influence declined in the 20th century, and the National Trust now manages the site, preserving its legacy as a symbol of Welsh aristocracy and architectural ambition.

Key Features in the photos
• The “embroidery” style parterres, designed for viewing from the house, display symmetry and colour.
• The Orangery and Stables were vital for estate life, housing horses and exotic plants.
• The gardens transition to open parkland, reflecting 18th-century landscaping trends.

At their height, the Morgans owned over 40,000 acres, and their proximity to South Wales’ industrial centres drove their shift from farming to coal and iron.

It's a National Trust property, so usual restrictions on TOAL from within the area are in place.

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Co-ordinates: 51.56145, -3.028074 • what3words: ///gave.modest.vets

St Marys parish church in Tarring Neville East Sussex is a grade 1 listed building dating from the 13th Century. Surrounded by farmland and good views of the south downs. The church is not used very often.

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Co-ordinates: 50.81561, 0.048678 • what3words: ///publisher.croaking.necks

Quiet spot just to the side of the near by foot path made for an excellent take off and landing point. Quiet village also meant I wasn't disturbing anyone with this capture.

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Co-ordinates: 51.80256, -0.60399 • what3words: ///cork.sofa.caravans