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Churnet Valley Railway, Cheddleton added to Everything Else in West Midlands by D0c.Col on 07/08/2022

The Churnet Valley Railway is a preserved standard gauge heritage railway to the east of Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire, England, that operates along a part of the former North Staffordshire Railway's (NSR) Churnet Valley Line. Regular services travel between the two main stations at Cheddleton (the base of operations and motive power and where I TOAL from) and Kingsley and Froghall (the commercial and administrative base). There is an intermediate station at Consall. Most trains also head beyond Cheddleton to Leek Brook Junction and on to Ipstones, but Ipstones station is not currently n use. The Station master was super helpful and was totally on board with me using my mini 2 to take pictures. Aiden, even pointed out the best vantage point to get the shot I was after... top man!

The railway is roughly 10+1⁄2 miles (16.9 km) long from Kingsley and Froghall to Ipstones. The land from Leek Brook Junction to Ipstones was opened by Moorland & City Railways (MCR) in 2010 after they took a lease out from Network Rail. This has subsequently been purchased by the CVR. The train in the photo is No 5197 an ST160 2-8-0 Owned by Batt Holden Ltd. Ten-year overhaul recommenced June 2014 and was completed in January 2017. Star of the popular Polar Express UK specials at the Telford Steam Railway. The signal box st Cheddleton: North Staffordshire Railway was relocated in 1978 from Elton. This houses a lever frame which allows access between the "main line" and the bay platform/motive power depot but operationally is regarded as a ground (shunt) frame, no other operational signalling equipment being present.
I just missed one train going out so killed time at the Boat Inn next to the Station. Very nice pub lunch and an ale to be had with great service.

Station located at Cheddleton, Leek ST13 7EG and is well signposted. A free carpark is adjacent to the Station and access is over the level crossing. Full details at website below
https://www.churnetvalleyrailway.co.uk/


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Co-ordinates: 53.06549, -2.027086 • what3words: ///conductor.clash.samplers

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 07/08/2022. 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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Loch Maree Viewpoint, Poolewe, Ross and Cromarty South West (By AlbionDrones)

Stunning views over Loch Maree from just outside Poolewe.

It is inside the RAF Low Flying area, so please do get permission or fly outsdide of operational hours.

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Co-ordinates: 57.74982, -5.596287 • what3words: ///conquests.rift.wording

St George's West Grinstead, Horsham (By grandad1950)

The ancient St Georges parish church in West Grinstead in West Sussex
dates from the 11th century and is a grade 1 listed building

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Co-ordinates: 50.9735, -0.333511 • what3words: ///defensive.hopping.yelled

Ogmore-by-Sea, Vale of Glamorgan (By Victoria_Graholska)

Beautiful spot for flying and after a long research to make sure it's safe and legal I have decided to give it a go. There is so much more to see in this location including walking all the way up to the Ogmore Castle - and we went there before just without a drone and in another direction you will find a Dunraven Bay with a castle (or a footprint of the castle) I'm not too sure as we didn't get past the parking gate due to only cash accepted.
Parking is available and the earlier you arrive the better

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Co-ordinates: 51.46029, -3.636329 • what3words: ///ulterior.ozone.third

Conderton Camp, Wychavon (By gasbag43)

If you are searching for an eye-catching blend of ancient history and sweeping English countryside, Conderton Camp on the southern slopes of Bredon Hill in Worcestershire is worth exploring


Dating back to the Middle Iron Age, Conderton Camp is a small oval hillfort set upon an elevated spur. From ground level, its historical contours can be easy to miss, but sending a drone up transforms the view. The aerial perspective brings the distinct oval earthworks and ancient rampart boundaries into focus. Surrounded by golden harvest fields and framed by a lush belt of mature trees, the site offers an impressive contrast of colours and textures during the summer months.

The drone-view reveals intricate earthwork outlines and field patterns that remain largely invisible from the footpaths. Sitting high on the flanks of Bredon Hill, the location rewards you with vast, uninterrupted 360-degree views across the Vale of Evesham and the surrounding Cotswold landscape.

The dramatic contrast between open fields, drystone boundary walls, and dense green tree lines provides brilliant leading lines for both photography and smooth video passes.

Whether you are capturing wide panoramas or tracking historical earthworks, Conderton Camp is a rewarding spot for any drone pilot.

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Co-ordinates: 52.04351, -2.042786 • what3words: ///loved.applauded.writing

St Marys the virgin, Horsham (By grandad1950)

An ancient grade 1 listed church dating from 1230 in the west Sussex hamlet of north Stoke

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Co-ordinates: 50.88731, -0.551451 • what3words: ///reclaimed.upgrading.gadgets

Grosmont Station, Scarborough (By D0c.Col)

Grosmont Station is a unique transport hub in North Yorkshire, England. It serves as the vital junction where the heritage North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) connects to the national rail network via the Esk Valley Line. It features a historic 1952-themed setup, active engine sheds, and the 1835 George Stephenson tunnel.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Operates daily from Easter through late October, providing steam and heritage diesel services between Grosmont, Goathland, and Pickering.

The station has a gift shop, Tea Room, accessible public toilets, and a nearby Pay and Display car park. Walking Trails: The 3.5-mile Rail Trail begins here, running along George Stephenson’s original railway line to Goathland and my TOAL was from this trail overlooking the station below.



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Co-ordinates: 54.43612, -0.724848 • what3words: ///bucket.boardroom.cherished

Cotswold Lavender Farm, Tewkesbury (By fatbaldbloke)

Arial views of the Snowshill/Cotswold Lavender Farm. Saw the purple fields after leaving Broadway Tower and took the drone up to investigate. Went to the actual farm the day after to take some camera shots through the gates.

TOAL was from a lay-by on Buckle Street just a mile or so South of Broadway Tower

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Co-ordinates: 52.00327, -1.845333 • what3words: ///sorry.crop.waltzes

Sefton Park Cricket Club, lower pitch, Liverpool (By redhed17)

This is a great are to practice when you get a drone. There is an artificial grass area to take off from and land. The area is enclosed on three sides, and there is hardly anyone walking through the space. It is quite large area to fly around.

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Co-ordinates: 53.38722, -2.934315 • what3words: ///ground.treat.tops

Beck Hole, Scarborough (By D0c.Col)

Beck Hole is a tiny, picturesque hamlet nestled in a steep wooded valley within the North York Moors National Park in North Yorkshire, England. Renowned for its tranquil atmosphere, it is famous for the Birch Hall Inn (purportedly one of the smallest pubs in Britain) and its proximity to the beautiful Thomason Foss waterfall.

We stayed in Ivy Cottage, a beautifully restored and modernised cottage that sits right on the edge of the NYMRL nad well within walking distance of the pub!

It's pretty much isolated in its immediate vacinity and has beautiful sweeping views of the countryside and moorland beyond.

Waterfall Walks: Take the 2.8-mile Mallyan Spout and Goathland Walk, which passes scenic woodlands, West Beck, and the hidden Thomason Foss.Railway

History: Explore the remnants of the historic 19th-century Beckhole Incline, an engineering feat formerly used to haul carriages up steep slopes before the current North Yorkshire Moors Railway alignment was established.

Not much in the way of amenities locally so best take a comfort break before you go!

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Co-ordinates: 54.41238, -0.73638 • what3words: ///cluttered.shoppers.overtones

Cwm-yr-Eglwys, Pembrokeshire (By gasbag43)

Cwm-yr-Eglwys, or "Valley of the Church," is a stunning, secluded bay nestled on the northern coast of the Pembrokeshire Peninsula. Its sheltered, crystalline waters and small, sand-and-shingle beach are surrounded by lush coastal greenery and dramatic cliffs that define this rugged stretch of Welsh coastline.

Dominating the landscape are the evocative ruins of St. Brynach’s Church, standing as a silent sentinel against the backdrop of the bay. Once a medieval parish church, its history is deeply intertwined with the restless power of the sea. For centuries, the building served its local community but it eventually met its match in the violent storms of the mid-19th century.

The most devastating blow came during the "Great Charter Storm" of October 1859—the same tempest that infamously wrecked the Royal Charter off the coast of Anglesey. The ferocious seas at Cwm-yr-Eglwys breached the church walls, flooded the nave, and irreparably damaged the structure. Following the disaster, the church was eventually declared unsafe and largely demolished, leaving only the western gable standing as a haunting landmark.

Standing in the peaceful graveyard, surrounded by ancient headstones, you can look out across the gentle, sparkling waters of the bay and find it difficult to imagine the destructive power that once surged through this very spot.

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Co-ordinates: 52.02354, -4.894379 • what3words: ///loitering.damage.scouts


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