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In short, the quarry closed in 2010 and was previously owned by Bardon Aggregates.

A few years ago, there was talk of turning it into a water park, but that idea never progressed. Currently, it consists of a large actual quarry and a few gantries, machinery and control rooms.

Overlooking the quarry is the Crich Memorial Monument. The annual Regimental Pilgrimage and service at the Crich Memorial, commemorating the opening of the Battle of the Somme, is held on the first Sunday in July.

PLEASE DO NOT FLY ON THE FIRST SUNDAY OF JULY.

Thank you.

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Co-ordinates: 53.09473, -1.489533 • what3words: ///magazine.slouched.probable

Wilton Castle is a 12th-century Norman castle located in south-eastern Herefordshire on the River Wye adjacent to the town of Ross-on-Wye. The castle is named after the manor associated with it.

This castle is still standing mostly to battlement height having been finally destroyed in the English Civil War (1642-1651) by troops led by local Royalist Barnabas Scudamore, a period that saw skirmishes and sieges locally at Goodrich Castle, Ruardyn Castle and Raglan Castle.

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Co-ordinates: 51.91652, -2.597119 • what3words: ///crops.direction.procured

Wilton Bridge is a Grade I listed bridge crossing the River Wye between Wilton and Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, England. The bridge was authorised in 1597 and completed two years later. One of the arches was destroyed during the English Civil War.

The bridge was widened and reinforced with concrete in 1914. A sundial was added in the early 18th century (its just visible sticking up above the parapet over the central arch in my photo)

Just visible to the right of the frame is the distinctive Ross-on-Wye skyline

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Co-ordinates: 51.91499, -2.597623 • what3words: ///feasting.asleep.secretly

Colley water tower north downs Surrey,
Some real stunning views here over the downs, you can see for miles the landscape is just stunning, can get very busy as it did when I attended with dog walkers/public etc so do be mindful of that, I also believe the tower is a tourist attraction, had I have known this I probably would have attended earlier or later in the day, you can TOAL this side of NT & have a pretty good view no problem, there’s a public car park at the beginning of the road towards your TOAL point then just a 5 minute walk from there, there maybe other places to TOAL & park but I found this the easiest,
Only thing I wish id have done different is not go when the sun was to bright other than that a fantastic place well worth a visit, just a side note there’s many other folly’s & towers in a not to far radius but due to much road works I struggled to make the other locations easily, id check the surrounding roads & motorways before you go as well as anything else.

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Co-ordinates: 51.25683, -0.216175 • what3words: ///united.slams.cure

Quiet location. Lots of spaces to take off. Benches to set up your equipment. Beautiful views

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Co-ordinates: 53.53942, -1.665512 • what3words: ///images.corkscrew.uncle

Anthorn Radio Station is a naval and government radio transmitting station located near Anthorn, Cumbria, England, overlooking the Solway Firth, and is operated by Babcock International (with whom former operators VT Communications are now merged). It has three transmitters: one VLF; one LF; and an eLoran transmitter.

It is on the site of the World War II military airfield which was operated by the Fleet Air Arm as HMS Nuthatch.

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Co-ordinates: 54.91131, -3.27815 • what3words: ///rested.refilled.excavated

Stumbled on this little church when attending st briavels castle January 2025, which is right opposite just a few feet away also on dronescene, so whilst I had the drone in the air I thought why not, it’s just a nice little place up on a hill had to be quick as much mist/fog was rolling in, a few public visiting the castle opposite & a few dog walkers & public so be mindful of that.

There’s a few houses nearby so flying with a sub 250g drone will always be easier, in all a nice little place with the castle opposite you can kill two birds with one stone in the same flight.

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Co-ordinates: 51.73882, -2.640468 • what3words: ///future.formed.fatherly

Mere Down is notable for the unusual shape of its steep-sided dry valleys into which are carved some of Wiltshire’s most impressive strip lynchets (the lines visible in the shot across each of the 4 headlands that make up the landscape here)


Strip lynchets, also known as strip lynchet terraces or strip cultivation, are archaeological features found in agricultural landscapes. They are linear earthworks that consist of a series of parallel, stepped terraces on the slopes of hills or inclines from medieval times – the majority of these are to be found in the South West of England in Wiltshire.

Parking is a small layby at the side of the road (room for one car only) in a gap left between the concrete blocks installed to stop access to the field and the road. TOAL is from a public footpath

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Co-ordinates: 51.10139, -2.249537 • what3words: ///locked.newsstand.duplicate

Another of my “earth-bound" photography locations, Teffont Evias is often described as one of the most beautiful villages in England.


It’s the ancient church (parts of it are from the 15th century) and nearby manor house that are the standout individual buildings, but it’s the setting overall that makes it worth a visit.


200 meters from the church is a small pond close to the TOAL point – on a calm day, it is possible to get a lovely reflection of the church in the pond from an elevated position but on the day I visited with my Mini 4 Pro, the wind was gusting up to 30mph so I wasn’t able to capture that shot

Parking was on a small gravelled area outside the gate of the electrical sub-station just outside the village. TOAL was from a grass verge overlooking the pond

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Co-ordinates: 51.07992, -2.013454 • what3words: ///actor.fracture.innovator

I flew around the fringe of the Monkey Forest in order not to disturb them and the views over Trentham Park Lake are great.

Trentham Monkey Forest is home to 140 free-roaming Barbary macaques, allowing visitors to experience these endangered monkeys living as they would in the wild. A 3/4-mile pathway offers an immersive experience, with no cages or bars, where guests can walk, observe, and learn about the monkeys’ natural behaviors. Located in an ancient Staffordshire forest, it’s a perfect day out for visitors of all ages, providing a unique chance to see the monkeys live freely and learn about their conservation. After a year-long rejuvenation project, the forest officially opened its doors on July 19, 2005, showcasing the vast woodland once landscaped by Capability Brown.

A great day out for the family and right next door the the fabulous Trentham Park.

Carparking is free but there is a charge for entry into the Mankey Forest itself.

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Co-ordinates: 52.94986, -2.198881 • what3words: ///fool.drives.nodded