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Llwyn-on Reservoir added to Lakes, Lochs and Reservoirs in Wales by clinkadink on 22/01/2022

Parking in a lay-by adjacent to the reservoir off A470, TOAL from a Picnic Area at 51.799193, -3.439160, just south of the lay-by.

You’ll step into a silent conifer forest with its abundance of moss which lends a fresh verdant feel to the walk after negotiating the car park junction and passing through a picnic site. The forest was planted soon after the Reservoir was built in 1926 in order to stop the soil being washed from the hillsides into the water. Two devastating cholera outbreaks and the harrowing testimony of Cardiff residents had prompted three reservoirs to be built in Cwm Taf Fawr valley in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. You’ll catch glimpses of this the last and largest of the three between the tree trunks. Splendid views open up as you near and walk over the dam. The good news is that otters, great crested grebes, goldeneye, goosander and coot now also benefit from the reservoir’s clean water. Stop awhile to get more of the story from the poetry stone and panels along the way.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Llwyn-on_Reservoir

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Co-ordinates: 51.7973, -3.441353 • what3words: ///simulations.bought.joints
The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 22/01/2022. 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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Co-ordinates: 55.53167, -4.648869 • what3words: ///rashers.impaired.producers
St Mary Church, North Marden, Chichester (By grandad1950)

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Good walking country around the church.

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Co-ordinates: 50.9391, -0.852658 • what3words: ///wicket.desktops.parsnips
Gardenstown, Gardenstown and King Edward (By kvetner)

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I used the signed free car park to the east of the harbour. If you choose to park at the west end of the seafront, the roadway is often very narrow and has an unshielded steep drop to the seaward edge. It's especially hard to reverse along safely if you meet a vehicle coming the way, so I'd recommend not going that way.

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Co-ordinates: 57.67225, -2.338658 • what3words: ///everyone.huddling.deflate
Pennan, New Pitsligo (By kvetner)

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There was a "no drone zone" sign on the village hall, so I flew from a neighbouring beach to be discreet. But be warned: it's a really tricky and dangerous scramble across fallen rocks to get there.

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Co-ordinates: 57.67888, -2.260431 • what3words: ///crunching.written.decisive
Crovie (By kvetner)

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Co-ordinates: 57.67911, -2.324332 • what3words: ///adjuster.shelving.swelling
Eynsford viaduct, Sevenoaks (By Venners07)

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Co-ordinates: 51.36851, 0.202743 • what3words: ///farmer.clay.waddle
Footdee, Aberdeen, Hanover South (By kvetner)

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Co-ordinates: 57.14292, -2.071025 • what3words: ///loves.charmingly.patch
St Mary & St Gabriel, Chichester (By grandad1950)

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Co-ordinates: 50.96878, -0.884461 • what3words: ///unhelpful.paramedic.plunger
Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge, Middlesbrough (By Keltoi)

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Now no longer in use

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Co-ordinates: 54.58441, -1.228108 • what3words: ///magic.wage.bells
Daymer Bay, Cornwall (By CMDR-CHEVRON)

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Co-ordinates: 50.55999, -4.925968 • what3words: ///branch.strays.recitals

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