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Elvaston Castle Country Park added to Historic Buildings in East Midlands by D0c.Col on 25/03/2023

Located in Derbyshire, near to Derby and Nottingham, Elvaston Castle Country Park encompasses approximately 321 acres of open parkland, woodland and more formal historical gardens. It's also the venue for our popular woodland festival.

At the heart of the estate lies Elvaston Castle, a gothic revival masterpiece (not open to the public) designed by James Wyatt in the early 1800s based on the original house dating back to 1633.

Today both the buildings and gardens are registered (Grade 2 and Grade 2*) as being of special architectural and historical interest.

The gardens are locally renowned for their rockwork structures and fine examples of topiary, originally introduced and designed by William Barron in the 19th century.

There's lots to be see and do in and around the park - walking, cycling, horse riding, bird watching, picnicking, kite flying, photography, exploring the park and nature reserve.......... but they don't like drones!

There is no bylaw or FRZ preventing flight but some of the pathways and bridleways that riddle the estate have 'no drones' signs. The Park is vast and I visited on a quiet day and the only witness to my flight was a young lad, and I presume, his mother who were both really excited to see my mini 3 Pro fly........so the choice is yours!

The estate entrance, and only car park for visitors arriving in vehicles, is off Borrowash Road between Borrowash Village and Thulston. Just follow the brown tourist signs from either direction and they'll direct you right to the park.

Some sat navs direct vehicles off the A6 Derby bypass into Elvaston Castle Country Park via a slip road to Bridlegate Lane, Alvaston. There's no access to the park via this route (nor turning room along its length should you commit to it). The lane is clearly marked off the by-pass with a 'dead-end' highways sign.

Your sat nav may direct you into the estate by a sealed bridle path off Borrowash Road, which also leads to Elvaston Cricket Club's grounds. This access route is for authorised vehicles only, with no visitor parking permitted.

There is little parking outside of the park but the closest I've found is on the B5010 near Elvaston Lane where there is a layby. A short walk up the lane will take you to one of the Park entrances. I did see people had parked on the B5010 but it's very narrow where it runs around the park and I wouldn't risk it.

UPDATE @ 28/03/23: Post flight information revealed a Derbyshire City Council bylaw may apply to the Park. See full details in the discussion thread for this entry.

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Co-ordinates: 52.8928, -1.394071 • what3words: ///snacking.heartache.thudded

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 15/03/2023. 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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Alport Falls, Derbyshire Dales (By bryand)

As the River Lathkill meets the River Bradford it cascades over a number of steps where the crystal-clear water foams over the falls. Easy to get to, with parking along Alport Lane and TOAL near the bridge.

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Co-ordinates: 53.17724, -1.67175 • what3words: ///pits.shadowed.surprises

Blackpool Senataph, Blackpool (By WorldInFocus)

The Cenotaph offers a perfect, centered top-down image. The symmetrical design contrasts heavily with the chaotic, linear layout of the promenade and beach.

Looking down, the drone captures the close proximity of the Irish Sea, the busy traffic on the promenade, and the towering, angular shadow of the Blackpool Tower looming nearby.

As a pilot, navigating near the promenade requires high awareness of tourists and strict adherence to height limits to avoid interfering with, or being blocked by, the Tower.

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Co-ordinates: 53.81986, -3.056059 • what3words: ///bleat.asserts.fend

Brock Aquaduct, Wyre (By MartG1960)

Brock Aquaduct is where the Lancaster Canal crosses over the River Brock, at Brock near Preston.

Note that it is adjacent to Myerscough College, so best to stay on the North side of the River, and also avoid the power lines just to the East of the Canal.

I parked on StMichael's Rd next to Guy's Thatched Hamlet, and walked along the towpath to the aquaduct ( about a 20 min walk )

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Co-ordinates: 53.8577, -2.752193 • what3words: ///plank.ticking.regress

Lytham Jetty, Fylde (By WorldInFocus)

The jetty is located within complex airspace. Pilots should coordinate with Warton (EGNO) Air Traffic Control (ATC). Some of the jetty is within Warton Airfields extended runway protection zones. I would advise only to fly here at weekends and always with permission from Warton ATC.

From above, the jetty's wooden planks create a strong geometric path stretching out toward the water, especially effective for top-down "bird's-eye" shots that reveal its full length against the sand or incoming tide.
The visual appeal changes constantly with the tide. At high tide, the water "creeps" up the structure until only the beacon at the end is visible, while low tide exposes the surrounding mudflats and salt marshes.
Climbing to a higher altitude reveals the broader landscape, including the Lytham Windmill to the east and views across the water toward Southport and the North Wales coastline.
The jetty is a premier spot for sunset flights, as the low light casts long shadows and turns the Ribble Estuary into a reflective surface of golds and purples.

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Co-ordinates: 53.73473, -2.95993 • what3words: ///swam.triangles.mermaids

St Nicolas, Lewes (By grandad1950)

St Nicolas parish church is a grade 1 listed building in the south downs village of Iford in East Sussex.

It is good walking country and close to the River Ouse and the South Downs Way.

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Co-ordinates: 50.84842, -0.000649 • what3words: ///spits.fits.noble

Loch Doon Reservoir (By IanC2002)

Loch Doon Reservoir, near Dalmellington, East Ayrshire.

This trip was on the 15th October 2025.

Where I flew from there were no flight restrictions, in fact it was a launch point for may of the Canoests, Kayakers.

There are advisories not to swim as there are strong currents in this Loch, doesn't stop the hardy swimmers though, there are plenty.

The pin location has space for amount six, vehicles, but across the road, there is also a car park that would easily handheld handle another ten.

In one of my images you'll see a building, this is a café, but not cheap.

I'm going to drop another video that I took further up the road heading back to the main road. It was just one of those views that just needed to be flown.

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Co-ordinates: 55.28319, -4.397377 • what3words: ///embedded.composed.compiler

St Peter's Church Wintringham, Ryedale (By skysnapper13)

St Peter's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Wintringham, North Yorkshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner described the building as "the most rewarding church in the East Riding with an exceptional collection of furnishings".

There is no mention of the church in the Domesday Book, but the chancel is Norman in style. The chancel dates from the 12th century, while much of the rest of the church dates from the 14th century. The east end of the church was rebuilt, and windows were added to the nave, in the 15th century. The tower, dating originally from the late 14th century, was repaired in 1818. The roofs were restored in 1887 by Oldrid Scott, and oak fittings were added to the chancel by Temple Moore in 1889–91. It was vested with the Churches Conservation Trust in April 2004. The Trust arranged for repairs, which were started in the following year and took two years to complete.

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Co-ordinates: 54.14682, -0.643176 • what3words: ///watch.stance.joystick

St Gregory's Minster, Ryedale (By skysnapper13)

St Gregory's Minster is an Anglo-Saxon church with a rare sundial, in Kirkdale near Kirkbymoorside, Vale of Pickering, North Yorkshire, England. It is a Grade I listed building.

The minster was built c. 1060 on the site of an earlier church, and is dedicated to St Gregory, who was pope from 590 to 604. Major modifications were completed in the 15th century and in the 1800s. The church was restored during 1907–1909. The building is similar in style and age to that of St Hilda's Church, Ellerburn.

The church is open during the day; volunteer stewards provide information to visitors and services are offered weekly. The maintenance of the fabric of the building is helped by financial contributions from The Friends of St Gregory's Minster. The Friends' Annual General Meeting is followed by the Kirkdale Lecture about the parish and its environs.

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Co-ordinates: 54.26316, -0.962285 • what3words: ///stowing.digestion.noise

Enclosure Rites, Ryedale (By skysnapper13)

“Enclosure Rights” was produced by an artist called Jony Easterby, who is famous for his works empathy for the natural world and a sense of place within culture and social context. Drawing on the archaeological importance of the area, the sculpture consists of a new chalk path, edged with split oak posts leading up to a raised platform over-looking a dew pond. Jony Easterby worked with archaeologists to research the cultural landscape of the area and develop an artwork inspired by the ancient history. The sculpture actually sits next to an ancient ditch and dyke earthwork, so Jony drew upon bronze age barrow forms to create the shape. There are also a number of wooden carved oak figures known as “The Guardian Warriors”, based on a number of tiny carved chalk warriors found in the nearby Derwent Valley. It was believed the figures were based on members of the local iron age tribe who habited the area at the time of the Roman invasion known as the Paresi.

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Co-ordinates: 54.15688, -0.63763 • what3words: ///stages.cowboys.crunching

St Peters Rodmell, Lewes (By grandad1950)

Nestled in the South Downs St Peters Parish church dates from the 12th century in Rodmell in East Sussex. A grade 1 listed building.
If you like walking close to the river Ouse and the South Downs Way

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Co-ordinates: 50.83846, 0.017825 • what3words: ///turns.animates.speeding


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