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Christchurch Harbour added to Rivers and Canals in South West by Anonymous on 12/09/2017

From A35 follow signs to Mudeford and then Mudeford Quay.

Christchurch Harbour is midway between the Solent and Poole Harbour, providing access to one of the most popular areas for boating on the south coast.

It was formed about 7,000 years ago. Christchurch Quay and Quomps lie in the upper reaches of the harbour. The entrance to the harbour, known as ‘The Run’, is flanked by Mudeford Quay to the north and Mudeford Sandbank to the south.

The harbour SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) is very popular with birdwatchers and includes the estuary of the rivers Stour and Avon as well as Hengistbury Head - a total of 870 acres.

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Co-ordinates: 50.72681, -1.767812 • what3words: ///bids.sends.yards
Regulations are constantly changing. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying the same location.

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Shankend Viaduct, Denholm and Hermitage (By Trainman)

Impressive viaduct that was on the long closed Waverley route from Carlisle to Edinburgh.
Accessed along a narrow track off tue B6399 and great views can be enjoyed .

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Co-ordinates: 55.3455, -2.756324 • what3words: ///universes.starting.miles
Angmering Park Estate, Arun (By paulrd)

Angmering Park Estate is a historic, privately owned estate in West Sussex, near Arundel, known for its woodland, public footpaths, and views. It's a popular area for walking, cycling, and mountain biking, featuring both ancient woods and open fields. The estate has been part of the Duke of Norfolk's Arundel Estate for centuries and offers scenic trails that showcase its history and natural beauty.

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Co-ordinates: 50.85762, -0.467289 • what3words: ///everybody.symphonic.discusses
St Andrew-by-the-Ford, Arun (By paulrd)

St Andrew-by-the-Ford is a tiny church of Saxon origin, at the end of a small gravel path, close to the bank of the River Arun and surrounded by a copse of trees. The church originally served a small community which was abandoned in 1608.

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Co-ordinates: 50.82413, -0.577974 • what3words: ///buzz.exit.kick
Leybourne Lakes, Tonbridge and Malling (By grandad1950)

Visited on a rather dull day but the old gravel pits have been converted into a nature reserve and water sports centre. Big car park and lots of different lakes to explore and fly.

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Co-ordinates: 51.31437, 0.438917 • what3words: ///digs.crossword.gently
St Andrews Lake, Medway (By grandad1950)

St Andrews Lake is an old gravel pit and has been converted to a water sport and aqua park. A fun day out for the family.

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Co-ordinates: 51.35777, 0.437506 • what3words: ///feast.meal.choice
Castleford Locks, Leeds (By yorkie9668)

Local to me ish, nice quiet spot to fly, no restrictions I can see, small car park mainly for the fishers but always space, the canal and locks are easily flown over, larger drones should be fine as no people about.
Photo and Pano done with my new Mavic 4 Pro

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Co-ordinates: 53.7317, -1.35647 • what3words: ///corner.giant.crate
St John's Tower, Ayr South Harbour and Town Centre (By Zipco)

St John's Tower is all that remains of Ayr’s original parish church, which was dedicated to St. John the Baptist, the patron saint of Ayr

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Co-ordinates: 55.46375, -4.636505 • what3words: ///reject.annotated.coder
Bradenstoke Abbey, North Wiltshire (By Rustyo200le)

Bradenstoke Priory was a medieval priory of Augustinian canons regular in the village of Bradenstoke, Wiltshire, England. In the 1930s the property was purchased by William Randolph Hearst and some of its structures were used by him for the renovation of St Donat's Castle, near Llantwit Major, Wales.

The land is now privately owned and I asked permission from the owners before flying who were more than happy for me to do so.

You can park outside St Mary's Church if there is space and it's a short walk up to the Abbey.

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Co-ordinates: 51.51053, -2.007537 • what3words: ///congested.smiled.analogy
Windmill Hill, Gravesham (By grandad1950)

On the edge of Gravesend , windmill Hill gives great views along the River Thames. Sadly the cloud and mist rolled in when I was there but on a clear day there are great views to be had. There is no longer a windmill on the hill.

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Co-ordinates: 51.43542, 0.370418 • what3words: ///hiking.loads.comic
All Saints Church, Wealden (By grandad1950)

All saints in Danehill with a fine avenue of pollarded trees.

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Co-ordinates: 51.02968, -0.00166 • what3words: ///trader.flagpole.giants

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