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Hovingham - Howardian Hills added to Forests and Trees in Yorkshire and the Humber by Rezzmo on 20/09/2020

Hovingham is a village in Ryedale in North Yorkshire and is on the edge of the Howardian Hills.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 54.17073, -0.989274 • what3words: ///wrist.goal.smirking
The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 20/09/2020. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location.

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Helm crag Grasmere, South Lakeland (By D0c.Col)

Helm Crag is a fell in the English Lake District situated in the Central Fells to the north of Grasmere. Despite its low height it sits prominently at the end of a ridge, easily seen from the village. This, combined with the distinctive summit rocks which provide the alternative name 'The Lion and the Lamb', makes it one of the most recognised hills in the District.

There are plenty of websites that list walks to this great summit the easiest of which start in Grasmere.

Parking is a premium in Grasmere but there is a layby just off the A591 at the North end of the village.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 54.47354, -3.044047 • what3words: ///penned.duet.invent
Mansfield Desert , Newark and Sherwood (By 360_FPV)

Mansfield Desert

Great views
Plenty of space
Occasionally dirt bikes to follow
Forests
Sand pits
Hills
Lakes

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.13712, -1.114469 • what3words: ///represent.rebounded.ranks
Hailsham, Wealden (By grandad1950)

Another park with lots of space to fly although care is needed over the adjoining school

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 50.86337, 0.271348 • what3words: ///mills.bonds.overjoyed
Coney’s Castle, West Dorset (By Donb1)

Nice area to fly just short of the NT Coney’s Castle Fishpond near Hawkchurch. Have to be aware it can be affected by helicopter training but was not a frs, also watch for sudden wind gusts which caught me by surprise today 🤨 park and take off and land by the farm gates before the NT car park area.

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Co-ordinates: 50.77393, -2.893481 • what3words: ///threading.verb.signal
Burwash Common, Rother (By grandad1950)

A tiny village with a vast recreation ground that gives loads of room to fly.

Sone interesting buildings in the village with a fine old church

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 50.98808, 0.336963 • what3words: ///lighten.mealtime.spices
The SS Kaffir (shipwreck) (By JoeC)

The SS Kaffir, a Clyde puffer, ran aground just north of Ayr Harbour on September 22nd, 1974. The only member of crew on board at the time was the ship’s engineer, who was rescued, arrested, convicted and imprisoned for piracy :pirate_flag:

Although the wreck itself is outside of the FRZ much of the area is Ayr Port and is fenced off. The best place I found for TOAL (and have marked) is outside the port but inside the FRZ, so I did request (and receive) permission for the flight from Prestwick ATC.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 55.47324, -4.635286 • what3words: ///replenish.month.captive
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.

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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.

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

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