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Ogden Reservoirs added to Lakes and Reservoirs in North West by Anonymous on 15/09/2017

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.85579, -2.282045 • what3words: ///blockage.highlighted.heartburn

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Caversham Bridge, Reading (By Kirky)

Caversham bridge set in a lovely surrounding with the river Thames running through, its a lovely walk along the Thames, with a cafe on the corner of Richfield avenue that serves good food all day, can get very busy at most times of the year with visitors dog walkers & families feeding the ducks & swans so be mindful of that, has a hotel right next to it & pretty much everything within a couple of minutes walking distance which is great for a day out, I know this place well & have been a visitor for the last 50 years plus, also in the summer you have a local ice cream van here with refreshments, the only time id try to avoid is when reading festival is on as it can be mayhem, other than that well worth a visit & a great attraction .

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 51.46628, -0.976925 • what3words: ///varieties.lived.going

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.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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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


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