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Cruden Bay added to Coastal Scenery in Scotland by Toby999 on 19/05/2025

Lovely beach and surrounding area.

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Co-ordinates: 57.40941, -1.855391 • what3words: ///typed.collides.tree
The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 19/05/2025. 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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Nantgwyllt Church, Powys (By gasbag43)

In 1893 the City of Birmingham launched an ambitious scheme to supply fresh drinking water for its growing population. The plan entailed the creation of a reservoir system 75 miles away in the Elan Valley of northern Wales, just west of Rhayader, flooding some 18 dwellings, scattered farms, a church, chapel, and schoolhouse at Nantgwyllt.
The old church, along with the manor house and nearby cottages, were swallowed up by the waters and lost forever when Caban Coch dam was built, but in 1898 a new church was begun on high ground overlooking the Garreg-ddu viaduct.

The church was more than a practical replacement for the lost medieval church - it was carefully sited to achieve maximum aesthetic impact, aligning with the viaduct and the Foel valve tower at the north end of the viaduct to create a picturesque scene.

It’s a nice site to visit, with great views from the ground and from a drone

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Co-ordinates: 52.26181, -3.599428 • what3words: ///confident.repeated.roof
Duke's Drive viaduct, High Peak (By Tch0rt)

This railway viaduct is built of gritstone and is 176 yards long. It has 13 arches, with 36 ft span, and is 94 ft 6 ins high. It was built in 1892 as part of the Buxton and High Peak Junction Railway.

No restrictions on flight in the area

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Co-ordinates: 53.24904, -1.903043 • what3words: ///rejoins.cares.minute
Killantringan Lighthouse , Rhins North (By Toby999)

Killantringan Lighthouse and surrounding areas.

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Co-ordinates: 54.86181, -5.146907 • what3words: ///hops.buyers.washroom
St Ives, Cornwall, Penwith (By TMVideos)

Multiple places to take off, I parked up in one of the car parks that I have marked and took a small walk up on to the grassed area. Not too many seagulls as they are probably all robbing ice creams off people in the high street, but beware.

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Co-ordinates: 50.21762, -5.477073 • what3words: ///manicured.hobbyists.setting
Buckland Park Pit, Mole Valley (By grandad1950)

Outdoor recreation and water sports centre near Dorking in Surrey.

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Co-ordinates: 51.2407, -0.247546 • what3words: ///papers.tools.stack
St Andrews Churchyard, Lewes (By MikeZimbo)

Beautiful church, seems to be inactive at the time of flying. Great views of surrounding fields and a nearby pond.
I found it easy to park right next to the church on the public section of road, do note there is a private residence at the back of the church and the where the road splits, leading to the left indicates private,

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Co-ordinates: 50.78969, 0.087703 • what3words: ///dislikes.pocket.landscape
Renfrew Bridge (By JoeC)

The Clyde's newest (at the time of posting) bridge links Renfrew and Yoker. It opened on May 9th, 2025.

It is very much in Glasgow Airport's FRZ, but I didn't have any difficulty getting permission via the NATS portal.

I parked in a nearby industrial estate, but if you can't park there expect a short (~10 minute) walk as most nearby roads are double-yellow lines.

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Co-ordinates: 55.88889, -4.392557 • what3words: ///snacks.covers.chest
Ampthill Camp Memorial Cross, Mid Bedfordshire (By BEATO)

The Ampthill Camp Memorial Cross, located in Ampthill Park, Bedfordshire honours the 10,600 men trained at the Bedfordshire Training Depot during World War I.

Commissioned by Herbrand Russell, 11th Duke of Bedford, it was unveiled in 1919 to commemorate the 707 soldiers who lost their lives. Designed by Cecil Greenwood Hare, the cross features a Crusader’s sword and solemn inscriptions.

Restored in 2012, it remains a poignant tribute to their sacrifice.

The park is beautiful and a fantastic place to learn to fly.

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Co-ordinates: 52.03416, -0.506052 • what3words: ///constants.majority.socialite
Betchworth castle, Mole Valley (By grandad1950)

Dating from 1389 the ruins are in a poor state and don't imagine they will be there much longer. It is a bit of a trek across Betchworth golf course to get there put there is a public right of way.

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Co-ordinates: 51.23729, -0.296265 • what3words: ///party.leads.river
Raven's Rock Gorge, Sutherland South (By AlbionDrones)

A beautiful forest of birch and fir, a babbling brook and a trail that leads to a picnic spot with a bear sculpture and 'Ent' trees standing sentinel... A quiet place that feels more wild than it is...

There used to be a circular walk of about 1 1/2 miles, but a landslip has meant it is now 2 shorter out and back walks, and the storms a few years ago have brought down several trees, giving it a very wild feel... Of the 2 walks, the lower one descends to the burn on a steep path, then follows it to the bear sculpture, the upper path takes you a viewpoint over the site.

Ideal for an AVATA flight, flying between the trees and low over the burn...

The one local we saw did warn us of the midges, they can be fierce here from June to September, so plenty of midge spray, and I would advise decent boots too..

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Co-ordinates: 57.97387, -4.540985 • what3words: ///retaliate.weeks.tens

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