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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

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

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, 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 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

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

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 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

Souldern viaduct is opposite ( other end ) of Aynho viaduct, was out this way doing a couple of other locations so thought id visit Aynho again which is on dronescene when I got chatting to a local nearby as my sat nav kept taking me round in circles & I got lost, on speaking to him about Aynho viaduct he told me there was another one in the opposite direction which confused me as I thought there was only one ( also explains why I went round in circles )

You have to go down wharf lane which is a dead end & farm fields either side so to save confusion if anyone visits,
Souldern is on your left & Aynho is on your right when heading down wharf lane your go over the M40 with the M40 to your back one is on the left the other on the right,
Plenty of places to TOAL & park - stunning views & well worth a visit, was very quiet when I visited weekday midday . You can actually do both viaducts from same TOAL point.

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Co-ordinates: 51.97378, -1.270509 • what3words: ///beats.piglet.consoles

Manchester United football club training ground in Carrington – it’s in a unique location with a pleasant surrounding walk and some woodland nearby. I don’t think you can park in the main car park, as I saw workmen coming from the other end of the road.

You can take off from the car park opposite. Just make sure you don’t fly over the tree line — that way, you won’t be encroaching on the "No Drones" area marked for flying over the site.

You can see the whole area clearly from there, including the solar panels in the distance.

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Co-ordinates: 53.41837, -2.378508 • what3words: ///surfer.replaying.corrects