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Ennerdale Water added to Lakes and Reservoirs in North West by Jimmymac on 01/02/2021

Parking near scout camp from Ennerdale bridge beside river ehan, or enter from kirkland for northern shore.

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Co-ordinates: 54.52005, -3.361709 • what3words: ///minute.reconnect.over

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 03/03/2020. 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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Alexandra Park, Hilsea, Portsmouth (By OzoneVibe)

Location for the first Portsmouth meet-up.

Park in northern Portsmouth, with views over the northern end of Portsmouth harbour and views toward the city to the south and Portsdown Hill to the north.

Free parking for 4 hours at the south-western car park, and all the time at the north-eastern car park.

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Co-ordinates: 50.82679, -1.081746 • what3words: ///comet.demand.award

Keswick, Allerdale (By DJNelson)

Keswick is a market town on the banks of Derwent Water in northwest England’s Lake District National Park, surrounded by mountains like Skiddaw.

Lots of historic buildings and regular markets.

TOAL suggestion - Nearby Fitz Park big enough to find space and not in NT ownership. Good line of sight towards the town.

Plenty of parking options all around Keswick although most are relatively costly.

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Co-ordinates: 54.60075, -3.137329 • what3words: ///vandalism.tips.outgoing

Matfield, Tunbridge Wells (By grandad1950)

The small Kent village of Matfield has a lovely village green and pond. The locals were very friendly and keen to see the images taken by the Drone

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Co-ordinates: 51.15198, 0.369804 • what3words: ///kickers.entrusted.enthused

Fishing boat wrecks, Wyre (By Seadog)

When the fishing industry collapsed in Fleetwood many boats were just left to rot (probably too expensive to maintain.

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Co-ordinates: 53.91962, -3.009546 • what3words: ///rewrites.bravo.nickname

St Margaret's Church, Wealden (By dandf19)

Grade 1 listed buliding failry isolated from Isfield Village near Uckfield, East Sussex. Peaceful and quiet area, a few dog walkers. Plenty parking down Church Lane (single track but in good condition) which ends at the church (TN22 5EY). Turn onto Station Road by the Lavender Line (heritage railway station - probably worth a visit but is only open (some) Sundays for their Summer Season) follow the road for a while and turn onto Church lane.

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Co-ordinates: 50.9445, 0.054001 • what3words: ///slicing.cowboys.brisk

Bradwell-on-Sea Coastal Defence Barges, Maldon (By uav_hampshire)

A set of 11 WW2 sunken barges that were filled with concrete to protect the wetlands, mudflats and salt marshes in the Special Protection Area at Dengie from coastal erosion.

Obviously more visible as the tide recedes but they can be captured also without a low tide at times. Not recommended if the wind picks up as it does gust at that location without notice.

No issues with TOAL whatsoever along that stretch of coast but it is popular with visitors to the nearby historic chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall.

From eyesight to the barges from a small public carpark is around 20-30 minute walk depending how fast you are!

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Co-ordinates: 51.74432, 0.939631 • what3words: ///skippers.bleaker.sheep

East Hoathly, Wealden (By grandad1950)

A fine old village in East Sussex. Lots of room to fly at the recreation ground .
The village is worth a stroll.

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Co-ordinates: 50.92621, 0.16174 • what3words: ///slyly.thrashed.flask

Wightwick Manor, Wolverhampton (By D0c.Col)

Nestled in the heart of Wolverhampton, England, stands Wightwick Manor—a breathtaking Victorian masterpiece. This architectural gem, with its rich Arts and Crafts design, is a time capsule of Pre-Raphaelite beauty, brimming with William Morris textiles and wallpapers.
Built in 1887 and expanded in 1893, Wightwick Manor was the vision of Samuel Theodore Mander, a member of a prominent Wolverhampton family. The Manders had made their fortune in the paint and varnish industry, shaping the city's industrial and cultural landscape for generations.
The family's roots in Wolverhampton date back to the 18th century, when Thomas Mander moved to the town from Warwickshire. His son, Benjamin Mander, founded a japanning and tinplate works in 1773 and over the years, the business flourished, evolving into the renowned Mander Brothers paint company. By 1879, Samuel Theodore Mander and his cousin Charles had become company directors, continuing the family's legacy.
Wightwick's history stretches back much further. The oldest building on the estate, the Old Manor, dates to the early 17th century, built by Francis Wightwick and his son, Alexander. The Wightwick family had lived on this land since at least the 13th century and had taken their name from the estate owning it until 1815, when it was sold to the Hinkes family. Samuel Theodore Mander re-acquired the estate in 1887, once more breathing new life into its legacy.
Inspired by the Tudor Revival style, Theodore commissioned architect Edward Ould to design the manor. The result was a stunning fusion of craftsmanship and artistry—timber-framed exteriors, intricate carvings, and grand fireplaces—all reflecting the ideals of the Arts and Crafts movement.

The Manor is in the middle of a suberb in Wolverhampton, so if you haven't got NT membership you can park just outside in one of the streets. TOAL is right next to the property so Line of Sight is good, just watch out for the Karen's and Ken's.

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Co-ordinates: 52.58368, -2.194129 • what3words: ///pure.manage.tall

Buxted Deer Park, Wealden (By grandad1950)

No deer but fine parklands to explore. A lovely old church and an upmarket hotel to be discovered

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Co-ordinates: 50.98602, 0.114096 • what3words: ///shame.proposes.frostbite

The South Coaster (By pross)

Ship wrecked in Dec 1943 easily accessible from pebble beach.

You do have to cross a live traintrack so remember to look both ways!

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Co-ordinates: 50.61459, -3.442264 • what3words: ///spite.squabbles.gripes


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