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In hindsight I should have done a video flying around the track. Something for someone else to do

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Co-ordinates: 51.41305, -0.117862 • what3words: ///wedge.looked.winks

Dodington Park is a country house and estate in Dodington, South Gloucestershire. The house was built between 1796 and 1816 by James Wyatt for Christopher Bethell Codrington (of the Codrington baronets). The family had made their fortune from sugar plantations in the Caribbean and were significant owners of slaves. It remained in the Codrington family until 1980; it is now owned by the British businessman James Dyson who snapped it up in 2003 for £15m

The estate comprises some 300 acres (120 ha) of landscaped park with woods, lakes, lodges, a dower house, an orangery, a church, and a walled kitchen garden. Formal gardens adjoin the main house. The house is Grade I listed on the National Heritage List for England and the landscaped park is Grade II listed on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. The dower house, orangery, and St Mary's Church which all adjoin the house are also each individually Grade I listed, as is the Bath lodge at the southern part of the estate

With 4,840 sq yds to an acre, the wider estate has 1,452,000 sq yds of space – according to the Daily Express newspaper, you could fit 17,900 normal homes into that…

Parking was in a layby just outside the boundary wall, TOAL was from the Cotswold Way footpath that runs through the grounds

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Co-ordinates: 51.51722, -2.358477 • what3words: ///boots.skinny.filled

This priory of the Augustinian Order was founded in the reign of Henry II by
Robert, Earl of Leicester. It became a house of Austin Canons in the reign of
Edward II and provided an important lodging post for travellers.
Dissolved in 1539.
Scheduled ancient monument, currently undergoing restoration.
Grid ref: SK 50123 12710

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Co-ordinates: 52.70987, -1.260005 • what3words: ///sailing.estimates.image

Bramcote Hills Park is approximately 27 hectares in size, comprising a mix of woodland and parkland. It is a focal point for community participation in leisure and recreational activities and is a much appreciated facility for dog walkers, parents with young children and families.

There are many key and varied features to the park, including the Holocaust Memorial Garden, the cycle path and extensive areas of mixed woodland and open parkland. Historical features include the ice-house, the site of the former Bramcote Hills House and the walled garden.

Facilities include an exciting play area, trim trail and cricket square, as well as picnic areas and seating.

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Co-ordinates: 52.93959, -1.254038 • what3words: ///bags.lists.glory

Trebarwith Strand is a stunning and dramatic beach located on the North Cornwall coast, near Tintagel. It's known for its vast expanse of golden sand at low tide, framed by towering, rugged cliffs and rock formations. The beach is exposed to the Atlantic, making it popular with surfers when the conditions are right, and the tide comes in quickly, completely covering the sand at high tide.

It's an excellent place to fly a drone for several reasons:

Dramatic Coastal Landscape: The imposing cliffs, rock stacks, and the wide, open beach provide incredibly cinematic and visually striking aerial footage. The contrast between the golden sand and the dark, craggy rocks is beautiful.

Dynamic Tides: The rapid change between low and high tide offers unique opportunities to capture the transformation of the landscape, showcasing the power of the sea.

Surfing Action: If surfers are out, a drone can capture dynamic action shots from perspectives that are impossible from the shore, highlighting the waves and the sport.

Proximity to Landmarks: Its location near The Port William pub and the path towards Tintagel Castle means you can capture broader coastal narratives.

Expansive Views: The open nature of the beach and surrounding cliffs allows for sweeping panoramic shots and impressive wide-angle views of the coastline.

Important Note for Drone Pilots: As with any coastal location, always be mindful of strong winds, rapidly changing weather conditions, and the tide times at Trebarwith Strand. Also, adhere to all local drone regulations and safety guidelines, especially regarding proximity to people and wildlife.

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Co-ordinates: 50.64465, -4.761164 • what3words: ///overhead.slopes.pies

TOAL from M67Q+2V, Tintagel PL34 0DL

Tintagel Castle is a legendary and dramatic site on the North Cornwall coast, steeped in history and myth, famously associated with King Arthur. It's set on a rugged, windswept peninsula, with ruins spread across the mainland and an island, connected by a striking modern bridge. The landscape features dramatic cliffs, a beautiful cove (Merlin's Cave), and crashing waves.

It's an excellent place to fly a drone for several reasons:

Dramatic Scenery: The combination of ancient ruins, rugged cliffs, the iconic bridge, and the turbulent sea offers incredibly dramatic and visually rich footage.

Unique Perspectives: A drone allows you to capture angles and perspectives that are impossible from the ground, showcasing the scale of the castle and its stunning natural setting. You can highlight the bridge, the isolation of the island, and the vastness of the coastline.

Historical Context: The aerial views can emphasize the strategic, defensive nature of the castle's location and its integration with the natural landscape.

Accessibility to Features: You can get close-up shots of cliff faces, the cove, and the various parts of the castle ruins without physical access limitations.

Important Note for Drone Pilots: When flying near Tintagel Castle, it's crucial to be aware of and respect any local drone regulations, National Trust guidelines (as it's a National Trust site), and general drone safety rules, especially concerning proximity to people, wildlife, and historical structures. Always check for any flight restrictions before flying.

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Co-ordinates: 50.66867, -4.761829 • what3words: ///schools.bins.patch

Dunbeath is a small village on the North Coast 500 (NC500) in the far north of Scotland.

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Co-ordinates: 58.24527, -3.424215 • what3words: ///transfers.rebounded.nips

Also known as the John O'Gaunt Viaduct it can be viewed from Twyford Rd, Leicester LE7 9LE

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_O%27_Gaunt_railway_station

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Co-ordinates: 52.67533, -0.904961 • what3words: ///ledge.pixel.memory

Castle Ditches is the site of an Iron Age trivallate (3 walls of defence) hillfort in the south-east of Tisbury in Wiltshire.It is probable that its ancient name was Spelsbury.

Its shape is roughly triangular, and follows the contours of the small hill upon which it sits. The earthworks are made up of a triple row of ramparts and ditches, now covered on three sides by woodland.

There is a large entrance towards the south-east, where there is the shallowest incline of the hill; but there is also a narrow slit on the opposite side. The area within the site encompasses nearly 24 acres (9.7 ha), and the greatest height of the ramparts is about 40 feet (12 m).

Castle Ditches was recorded as a Scheduled Monument in 1932

Access to the perimeter of this hillfort is via public footpaths, but the interior is private property

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Co-ordinates: 51.05402, -2.053499 • what3words: ///jams.lecturers.staining

Castle Rings is a univallate (i.e. single wall) hill fort close to Donhead St Mary in Wiltshire. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and has been dated to the Iron Age.

The rampart of the fort stands 2.8 metres (9.2 ft) high with a 0.4-metre (1.3 ft) deep ditch. The ditch is set between double earth banks. The ditch averages 16 metres (52 ft) wide and varies in depth to a maximum of 4.4 metres (14 ft). The inner rampart has an average width of 8 metres (26 ft) and stands 1.9 metres (6.2 ft) above the internal surface level of the fort.[5]

The fort measures 320 by 200 metres (1,050 by 660 ft) (NS by EW), enclosing an area of 5.2 hectares (12.8 acres).

The roughly oval rampart of the fort is overgrown with trees and bushes. The interior of Castle Rings is flat and used for pasture. There is no visible evidence of Iron Age occupation, from the ground or the air.

In the mid-1980s a metal detectorist unearthed a hoard of coins of the Durotriges tribe within the hill fort and was subsequently fined for looting a Scheduled Ancient Monument. 88 coins were found in all.

The finds were handed over to the police and in 1987 were declared treasure trove by an inquest, which found that the metal detectorist had excavated a 30-centimetre (1 ft) deep hole into the upper section of the outer bank and therefore the find fell within the bounds of the scheduled monument. The finder was prosecuted under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 and fined £100 (equivalent to £355 in modern currency)

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Co-ordinates: 51.02497, -2.160444 • what3words: ///candle.disarmed.aquatics