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Littlehampton added to Beaches and Seaside Resorts in South East by grandad1950 on 07/02/2023

Lots of easy parking around the town and lots to photograph. Town, beach, river, harbour, fun fair etc but can get busy in the summer

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Co-ordinates: 50.80207, -0.541514 • what3words: ///bucks.urgent.foods

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 05/02/2023. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location. Landowner permission may be required before taking off.

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Noup Head Lighthouse Westray Orkney, Isles (By Damocles)

Noup Head Lighthouse is a great place to fly not just because it is one of the most northley lighthouses on Orkney, and is in a great cliff top, but involves an adventurous journey to get to it apart from the 1 and half hour boat trip from the Orkney mainland there is then a 2ml off road drive to get to it, which can be a bit testing in places.

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Co-ordinates: 59.33105, -3.06946 • what3words: ///procured.bulbs.vies

St Agatha's Coates, Chichester (By grandad1950)

Nestled in the South Downs National Park is the remote village of Coates with its 12th century St Agatha's church, The church is a grade 1 listed building.

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Co-ordinates: 50.95108, -0.581396 • what3words: ///maddening.lizards.blend

Peacehaven waste water works, Lewes (By grandad1950)

Every town has to process its waste water and sewage and in the South Downs National park it is a challenge to not spoil the environment. The treatment works in Peacehaven achieves this by almost burying itself in the folds of the landscape covered by a grass roof. A fine piece of design.

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Co-ordinates: 50.79574, 0.015428 • what3words: ///clothed.salutes.patrolled

Duke's Wood oilfield, Newark and Sherwood (By bryand)

There is very little left of England's first onshore oilfield, near Eakring in Nottinghamshire. Its production peaked in 1944, when the crude was sent to Castol in Wakefield to make lubricants.
There are several derelict 'Nodding Donkey' pumps in the woods. Probably best to look for them in winter, when you can see through the foliage.
The SSSI is almost entirely flora-related, so won't mind being overflown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.13455, -0.988442 • what3words: ///diplomat.eternally.dated

St John The Baptist parish church, Chichester (By grandad1950)

The Parish church of St John the Baptist in the village of Kidford, West Sussex.

The oldest parts date from the 12th century and it is a Grade 1 listed building.

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Co-ordinates: 51.02863, -0.548823 • what3words: ///tangling.glider.liberty

Shakespeare's Avon, Stratford-on-Avon (By TheLittleRedJen)

Birthplace and resting place of England's greatest playwright, Stratford upon Avon needs no introduction. Alongside the tranquil River Avon there are many features of interest, from Holy Trinity Church, where Shakespeare lies buried, to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and the Tramway and Clopton Bridges, there is plenty of interest for the aerial photographer.

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Co-ordinates: 52.18839, -1.70526 • what3words: ///scope.chained.fell

Hurlestone Point, Somerset West and Taunton (By TheLittleRedJen)

The stature of the Exmoor hills is frequently hidden from inland, but from the coast their full height is apparent. Here, on the western side of the Exmoor coast, lies Hurlestone Point, with its abandoned coastguard lookout. To the east, there is the shingle ridge of Bossington Beach, with Porlock Weir (and its fine pub) at its far end. The area is NT land, but TOAL is possible from the beach.

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Co-ordinates: 51.23129, -3.577285 • what3words: ///flame.milkman.strictest

Culmstock Beacon, Mid Devon (By TheLittleRedJen)

On the south west side of the plateau is the last remaining Elizabethan beacon hut in the country, which would have been used to signal the approach of the Spanish Armada. There are extensive views too, from Exmoor to Dartmoor.

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Co-ordinates: 50.92815, -3.267722 • what3words: ///wolf.earlobe.depth

Preston Tower, Northumberland (By SJPhotography)

Preston Pele Tower was constructed between 1392 and 1399 during a time of ongoing conflict between England and Scotland. In the early 15th century, the tower was one of 78 similar structures located in Northumberland. Over the years, it was owned by various individuals, including Sir Guishcard Harbottle, who died in battle against James IV during the Battle of Flodden in 1513; an event that paved the way for Mary, Queen of Scots’ ascension to the Scottish throne.

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Co-ordinates: 55.52229, -1.710541 • what3words: ///thighs.removing.army

St Cuthberts Cave, Northumberland (By SJPhotography)

St Cuthbert's Cave, known locally as Cuddy's Cave or Cove, can refer to one of two natural sandstone caves in Northumberland, England, that have been traditionally associated with Saint Cuthbert, the 7th-century Anglo-Saxon monk, bishop and hermit.

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Co-ordinates: 55.6104, -1.907415 • what3words: ///rental.people.paler

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