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Cleddau Bridge added to Bridges in Wales by clinkadink on 29/09/2023

Parking & TOAL: 51.701730, -4.931898

About 100 m from my folks house, where I where brought up. I used to jump into the cage under the bridge with my mates in the late 70's, and run the full length of the bridge and back - wicked.

That said - this bridge, whilst not anything like the Severn or Humber, has a lot of history - and not all good.

On June 2, 1970, disaster struck the small village of Pembroke Ferry, when a 150 tonne section of the part-built Cleddau Bridge collapsed, killing four men and injuring another 5 people.

At 2.16pm BST, as a section of the bridge was lowered onto the supporting structure below, villagers reported hearing a groaning sound followed by an engulfing cloud of red dust.

The first officer on the scene was dad of two, PC Phil Lloyd, having just clocked into his shift at Pembroke Dock Station when the fire siren sounded.

Recalling the day, Phil, 74 said “I presumed it was just another chimney fire.”

Then at 2.20pm Phil received a call from his mother in law, she lived 30 metres below the bridge.

“When I went into the switchboard the fella said ‘your mother-in-law is on the phone’.”

“She shouted, ‘the bridge has come down!’ and i said ‘don’t be so dull’.”

PC Lloyd’s mother-in-law, Ivy Lewis, lived directly under the bridge, in Pembroke Ferry, on the south side of the river.

With the oil refineries, Milford Haven Port, all being developed in the county, the bridge was a much needed asset, which would give better accessibility and cut down the 20-mile round trip for vehicles.

Arriving at the scene, Phil described it as “utter pandemonium”.

At the time of the collapse, the local gas man was attending Mrs Lewis’ property. She originally assumed that he “had blown the house up”.

It was only when stepping into her garden could she fathom the true cause of the commotion. The whole section of the bridge was resting at a 45-degree angle in her garden.

Astonishly the bridge narrowly missed the below properties. Although it had completely demolished Phil’s aunties coal shed and outdoor toilet.

“Luckily there was a gap between her house and her sister’s house which is where the bridge came down.” Phil said.

“One man had been killed at the scene and two others were taken to hospital but died later. Then when the bridge was lifted, we found another man underneath.”

Construction of the box-section bridge was put on halt immediately.

Within 18 month’s bridges in Germany and Australia, both of the same ill-fated design collapsed with fatal consequences.

The cause of the collapse was later revealed that the diaphragm above the pier of the bridge had not been thick enough and buckled as the 230-foot section was cantilevered out.

Following an inquiry, a number of safety recommendations were made, which included the addition of 500ft of extra steel to strengthen the bridge.

In 1995, on the 25th anniversary of the disaster a memorial plaque to the four men who died, William Baxendale, George Hamilton, James Thompson and local man Evan Phillips.was unveiled.

Unfortunately the plaque was later stolen and has not yet been replaced.

The completed Cleddau Bridge reopened in 1975, making it the largest unsupported span in Europe although costs had escalated to £12m upon completion.

The disaster which shook the small village, laid the foundations for which a new standard was developed in the box girder bridge design.

The Cleddau collapse was regarded as the last major bridge disaster in the UK.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleddau_Bridge

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Co-ordinates: 51.70626, -4.933596 • what3words: ///flaking.chaos.rewarded

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 07/09/2023. 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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Saint Mary's church, Cotswold (By gasbag43)

St Marys is a Grade II listed building of stone with a Cotswold stone roof. Largely rebuilt in 1867 It contains components dating back to the early 13th-century

Parts of Emma (the 2020 film) were filmed in Lower Slaughter. Locations included the Village Hall, The Manor House and The Old Mill.

It’s a beautiful village to visit and fly over, but this its pretty much only one of 2 landmark of note to view from the air – I would link a visit at least to the 2 other locations I’ve posted in Upper and Lower Slaughter just a 10 minute walk from this location

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Co-ordinates: 51.90185, -1.760489 • what3words: ///spend.swoop.client

The Old Mill, Cotswold (By gasbag43)

Lower Slaughter, once voted as ‘Britain’s Most Beautiful Village’, is situated in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.


The Old Mill is one of the most iconic buildings in the Cotswolds, going back to 1086 and is recorded in “The Domesday Book”
(First ever record of Land Titles) although the current version with its red brick construction standing out from the Cotswold stone of the rest of the village was only built in the 18th century


It’s a beautiful village to visit and fly over, but this its pretty much only one of 2 landmark of note to view from the air – I would link a visit at least to the 2 other locations I’ve posted in Upper and Lower Slaughter just a 10 minute walk from this location

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Co-ordinates: 51.90178, -1.763595 • what3words: ///flamingo.bookmark.dreamers

Church of St Peter, Cotswold (By gasbag43)

The parish church of St Peter has a slightly unusual lead-in to its front door in that the path is cut between two high banks. The church itself is pretty at both ground and drone’s eye levels and dates back to the 12th century.

It’s the parish church of a tiny Cotswold village called Upper Slaughter - the name comes from old English 'Slohtre', which means 'muddy place' rather than some gory massacre...

Today's village is the epitome of idyllic charm. Straddling the banks of the River Eye, also known as Slaughter Brook, the village has remained utterly unchanged for more than a century with no building work taking place at all since 1906.

It’s a beautiful village to visit and fly over, but this its pretty much only landmark of note to view from the air – I would link a visit at least to the 2 other locations I’ve posted in Lower Slaughter just a 10 minute walk from this location

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Co-ordinates: 51.90731, -1.776384 • what3words: ///contracts.tracks.lands

Church of St Peter and St Paul, Cotswold (By gasbag43)

Known as The Cathedral of the Cotswolds, the Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul has stood at the heart of the small market town of Northleach for at least 800 years. Part of the church dates back to at least the 12th century; but it was the wealth of the local wool merchants in the 15th century that transformed it into the architectural gem on display today.

The church features many treasures including its ornate porch, nationally renowned brasses, a pre-reformation high altar, magnificent tower and a peal of eight bells,

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Co-ordinates: 51.82957, -1.838976 • what3words: ///durations.topping.hiring

Brockham Green, Mole Valley (By grandad1950)

The village green and cricket club is surrounded by agriculture, very yellow in late spring with oil seed rape fields.

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Co-ordinates: 51.22859, -0.285341 • what3words: ///diary.pops.occupy

Derby Cathedral, Derby (By D0c.Col)

, Derby, better known as Derby Cathedral, is a cathedral church in the city of Derby, England. In 1927, it was promoted from parish church status to that of a cathedral, creating a seat for the Bishop of Derby, which new Episcopal see was created in that year. The original church of All Saints was founded in the mid-10th century as a royal collegiate church, dedicated to All Saints. The main body of the church as it stands today is a Georgian rebuilding by James Gibbs, completed in 1725. The tower dates from the 16th century, and a retroquire was added in the 20th century.*

*Please note that this video was filmed prior to the bird breeding season.

TOAL is just behind the Church and gives full VLOS. It's in a city so parking is going to cost, but there was always a few spaces to be had behind the cathedral.

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Co-ordinates: 52.92483, -1.477348 • what3words: ///urban.lowest.taker

Mevagissey Harbour (By TMVideos)

Mevagissey is such a beautiful spot. There there are loads of options to fly in this area. But I just loved to show how these little community are so cut off in their little valley. Amazing fishing boats coming in here.

Plenty of place to launch from, but beware of seaguls.

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Co-ordinates: 50.26934, -4.78389 • what3words: ///folks.accordion.pose

Cassley (aka Achness) Falls Achness, Lairg, Scotland, Sutherland South (By AlbionDrones)

Perhaps the most beautiful unknown Waterfall in Scotland... Cassley Falls, Achness

Perusing the maps while planning a visit to Raven's Rock Gorge we noticed the nearby notation for the waterfalls of Achness - actually on the signage board as the Cassley Falls - and decided, as we were in the area, we thought we would pay it a short visit.

What a hidden gem of a spot!

There is Car parking for 3 or 4 cars on a single track road, a short 3 to 5 minute walk through beautiful woodland - serenaded by birdsong and teased by the sound of the falls - and then the open vistas of the falls - not massive in height, but the River Cassley is a large river, and the series of falls is both impressive and picturesque.

Add in the fly fisherman seeking Salmon, the sunny day, spring colours on the trees and a perfectly sited bench to sit on, and a relaxing time was had by us all.

I flew with the AVATA2 and AIR3, both of which performed well, there is another set of falls further up the river, perhaps next time we visit we may take a walk up there - we are back in that area on June for a week, although by then I am sure the Midges will be out and looking for targets!

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Co-ordinates: 57.98836, -4.593042 • what3words: ///flag.apartment.tugging

Wey & Arun Canal. Loxwood canal centre, Chichester (By dandf19)

Loxwood canal centre bewteen Cranleigh and Billingshurst. The canal centre is open for a few hours on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays for a few hours. Best to avoid at busy times - plenty walkers, runners, cyclists, ramblers along the tow path. Plenty parkng is via The Onslow Arms - very pleasant looking pub with outside tables overlooking the canal. You can walk in either direction with canal, locks and a few bridges in both directions. Walk some way from the canal centre for variuos TOAL choices.

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Co-ordinates: 51.07041, -0.517569 • what3words: ///debit.presses.commended

Rousham House & Gardens, West Oxfordshire (By Kirky)

Rousham is completely unspoilt and uncommercialised – One of England’s most important gardens, Rousham represents the first phase of English landscape design and remains almost as its designer William Kent left it. Many of the features that delighted its 18th century visitors are still there for 21st century visitors to enjoy.
A favourite of many great garden designers, in his ‘Around the World in Eighty gardens” Monty Don says “Kent is the great genius of eighteenth-century garden design and Rousham is his masterpiece, one of the greatest gardens in the world”
The house, which has been continuously in the ownership of one family, was built circa 1635 and remodelled by William Kent in the 18th century in a free Gothic style. Further alterations were carried out in the 19th century.
Found this place whilst looking for other locations & it’s a stunning place, gorgeous 360 view surroundings & well worth a visit, was very quiet when I visited although I did speak to one person who seemed very polite & friendly, however I can imagine it gets really busy at peak seasons or weekends, well worth the visit .

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Co-ordinates: 51.91394, -1.306086 • what3words: ///obscuring.soonest.upward


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