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Maesbury Castle is a striking Iron Age hillfort situated on the eastern edge of the Mendip Hills in Somerset. Likely dating back to the 1st millennium BCE, its double-rampart defences (multivallate) suggest it was a significant tribal stronghold, possibly occupied by the Durotriges or Dobunni. Covering approximately 6 acres, the site offers commanding views across the Somerset Levels toward Glastonbury Tor roughly 8 miles to the southwest

Also visible from this location are the Somerset Levels - the vast, flat expanse of greenery stretching out beyond the hill is the "Vale of Avalon," which was a shallow sea during the Iron Age.

Brent Knoll can also be seen. Further to the west, this isolated hill (another Iron Age hillfort) rises abruptly from the flat Levels and is often visible against the Bristol Channel.

On exceptionally clear days, the long ridge of the Quantocks can be seen as a dark line on the distant western horizon.

This image captures the site’s impressive preservation. The low-angled morning light emphasizes the concentric earthworks, revealing the depth of the ditches that once served as formidable barriers. It also illustrates how the fort utilises the natural plateau, with the steep southern slope providing a natural defence.

Parking was in a small 1-2 space layby approx 75m from where the public footpath up to the castle joins the road

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Co-ordinates: 51.22231, -2.559744 • what3words: ///ballots.lilac.yawned

Perched on the limestone ramparts of the Mendip Hills in Somerset, Dolebury Warren is a formidable Iron Age hillfort. Constructed between the 7th and 3rd centuries BC, its massive double ramparts—visible in the photo as the striking, light-colored stony ridges—enclose roughly 20 acres. While primarily an Iron Age settlement, archaeological finds ranging from Palaeolithic flints to Roman coins suggest thousands of years of human activity.

The photo highlights the site's unique "double life." The stony perimeter shows the original defensive banks, while the interior's undulating green mounds are likely "pillow mounds"—artificial rabbit warrens built during the medieval and post-medieval periods when the fort was repurposed for meat and fur production.

Today, the site is a National Trust-owned SSSI, where the thin limestone soils support rare wildflowers and butterflies. The low-angled sunlight in the photo highlights the single and double earth banks, showing why this is still one of the best-preserved hillforts in South West England.

Playing around with AI as part of the research to find locations such as these, the tool I was using (in this case, Google’s Gemini AI) mocked up what this specific photo would have looked like if taken back in the day – have added it as an additional piece of media.

The whole hillside is NT land so TOAL was from a parallel ridge

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Co-ordinates: 51.32634, -2.790234 • what3words: ///qualified.disputes.pesky

Just a short distance from shoreham harbour the recreation ground in Southwick West Sussex has a multitude of sports facilities and also loads of space to fly.

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Co-ordinates: 50.8341, -0.229174 • what3words: ///rings.trades.aware

Sitting on the edge of the south downs the Foredown Water tower in Portslade was built in 1908. It now contains one of just 2 Camera Obscuras in south east England.

Restricted opening times ( check online) but good walks in the area

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Co-ordinates: 50.85043, -0.215884 • what3words: ///insist.pocket.statue

Choose your time wisely to avoid crowds shopping and you can get stunning footage.

A very cinematic location at night providing great contrast with the outlets bright lights against the surrounding darker areas with added motion from the surrounding roads.

Easy to access, not far from the M20 motorway, the results can be very rewarding for both images and video footage. Best time to go is midweek after 6pm during autumn and winter when it is at its quietest. Parking is free after 5pm.

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Co-ordinates: 51.13579, 0.87734 • what3words: ///fake.sits.movies

St Mary’s parish church in the South Downs village of Sompting dates from the 12th century and is a grade 1 listed building.
There are some good walks to be had from the village around the South Downs

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Co-ordinates: 50.83858, -0.351806 • what3words: ///dollar.fines.hills

St Oswald?s is an ancient church with an internationally renowned collection of Anglo-Scandinavian carved stones. It is also a living Christian community where worship is offered as in the past. With its spectacular views across the coastline to Whitby, this imposing church continues the tradition of worship at this site that almost certainly began in Viking times.

The name ?Lythe? means ?on a hill?. The Parish of Lythe, which originally extended over some 40 square miles, and included the present parishes of Egton and Ugthorpe, is nearly all high above sea level, though the sea forms a Parish boundary. At the top of Lythe Bank the Parish Church of St Oswald is a landmark visible for miles from sea and land and it has many centuries of history behind it.

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Co-ordinates: 54.50671, -0.688528 • what3words: ///dozens.firmly.juices

A multi use sports complex in Worthing West Sussex.

Good parking and loads of room to fly.

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Co-ordinates: 50.82495, -0.421127 • what3words: ///before.urban.cargo

Nestled in the South Downs National Park the parish church of St Bartholomew in the village of Rogate dates from around 1150 and is a grade 1 listed building

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Co-ordinates: 51.00792, -0.85013 • what3words: ///marmalade.campers.thrilled

The Church of St Mary the Virgin in Bishops Cannings stands as one of Wiltshire’s most impressive medieval parish churches, with origins likely rooted in a Saxon foundation.

By the late 12th century a substantial stone church had taken shape, later transformed through major 13th–15th century expansions. These included the Early English central tower, the south chantry chapel, and the soaring 15th century spire that still dominates the landscape.

Over the centuries the church became known for its music, notably its early peal of eight bells cast in 1602, and for the wealth of its parish, which supported repeated restorations, including significant Victorian work in the 1880s.

The accompanying photograph captures the church’s commanding presence within its historic churchyard, revealing the cruciform plan, the central tower and spire, and the long-settled burial ground that encircles it.

This elevated perspective highlights how the church has served as both a spiritual and geographical anchor for the surrounding rural community for nearly a millennium.

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Co-ordinates: 51.37654, -1.947129 • what3words: ///newlyweds.basics.solar