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Harting Down added to Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in South East by AeroJ on 29/07/2024

Beautiful Harting Down is one of the most picturesque landscapes in South Hampshire. The National Trust have made it VERY difficult to fly here without TOAL from their land, which they forbid. But there is a chink in their armour we can all exploit ;)

If we look at the NT borders North of my location point you will find one small field that is at the base of the central hill along the downs. This is accessible from Hill Road (turn left just before the hill climb to NT car park) and has a handy layby directly opposite a big chalk track that leads directly into the field, which normally has an open gate. If we go into that field, setup roughly in the middle of it on the raised section we are nicely hidden from the road (and the farm behind it, to whom this land belongs) by a thick bank of trees behind us but a relatively clear view up and over the downs.

You will need to set your vertical limit to at least 750 ft to get 400 ft above the hilltop, but you can fly the whole ridge with perfect visibility of the UAV so long as you don't ever drop low enough to lose LOS behind the thin row of trees separating this land from NTs.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 50.9631, -0.871239 • what3words: ///talkative.inhaler.decreased

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 29/07/2024. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location.

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Ticehurst, Rother (By grandad1950)

An interesting East Sussex to explore. There is a fine old church, a good collection of independent shops to poke around and lots of room on the recreation ground to fly.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 51.04473, 0.41295 • what3words: ///fountain.vine.cools

Cold Hiendley Reservoir, Wakefield (By MickeyMoo)

Beautiful views. Plenty of areas where to take off. Used by walkers. Folk are really friendly and want to know all about drones.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.62737, -1.44816 • what3words: ///providing.bypasses.excavate

Wire Mill Lake, Tandridge (By grandad1950)

I found this place by accident when I was looking for somewhere fun to take my eldest grandson for his 18th birthday in June.

It is a water ski centre that gives lessons so could make a fun day out flying and skiing.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 51.15783, -0.045952 • what3words: ///career.sang.others

Pharos Lighthouse, Wyre (By Seadog)

More accurately Upper Pharos Lighthouse, a Grade 2 listed building opened in 1840. Combined with the Lower Pharos Lighthouse provide a leading line for the channel into Fleetwood. I took off from about 12 ft away, adjacent to tram lines (beware overhead power lines for trams) a bench to sit on, close to Fleetwood Ferry tram stop.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.92732, -3.009031 • what3words: ///sprayed.insolvent.task

Stonepit Fields, Milton Keynes (By G0BYH)

Car parking by entrance, this area is managed by the Parks Trust in Milton Keynes who have a very positive outlook to recreational drone flying.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 52.07114, -0.769892 • what3words: ///realm.resembles.dollar

Llyn Crafnant, Conwy (By AlbionDrones)

The stunning Llyn Crafnant - Vale of the wild garlic - on the edge of Snowdonia, near Trefiw.

A single track road leads you upwards and deeper into nature before arriving at the Llyn Crafnant car park, from which it is a short uphill walk to the Lake itself. Stunning views, bubbling stream, majestic pines and distant mountain crags, plus some early spring sunshine...

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.13253, -3.869913 • what3words: ///encoding.hunk.hairspray

Claverley Park, Tunbridge Wells (By grandad1950)

One of several parks and public open spaces around Royal Tunbridge Wells

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 51.13054, 0.266665 • what3words: ///shells.assume.result

Hull Bridge, Tikton, East Riding of Yorkshire (By CutThroatJake)

A lovely spot in Tikton near Beverley, between two bridges, road and foot, across the river Hull (that gave Kingston Upon Hull its name)

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.86126, -0.397423 • what3words: ///helpers.coverings.improving

Grovesnor Recreation Ground, Tunbridge Wells (By grandad1950)

A cold and frosty morning at Grovesnor and Hilbert park in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
The park was first opened in 1889.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 51.14278, 0.2762 • what3words: ///about.burst.scans

Drumderg Wind Farm, Blairgowrie, Alyth (By mynameisjoe)

Operational from 2008, the site which comprises 16 wind turbines was built on Drumderg Hill, near Bridge of Cally and Blairgowrie.

The hill itself was the site of a World War II artillery firing range and prior to construction had to be checked for unexploded bombs.

Loads of scenery and wildlife in the area, including some Red Kites. Parking and TOAL from the same marker.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 56.67053, -3.344339 • what3words: ///pavilions.bright.gravy


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