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Powis Castle, Welshpool added to National Trust in Wales by D0c.Col on 29/06/2023

Powis Castle
The present Powis Castle was built in the mid-13th century by a Welsh prince - Gruffudd Ap Gwenwynwyn who wanted to establish his independence from the aggressive princes of Gwynedd in North Wales. This was an act of defiance and in contrast to those built by the English at Conwy, Caernarfon and Harlech in order to suppress the Welsh and consolidate Edward I’s conquest of Wales.
By the late 13th century, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd of Gwynedd had established himself as Prince of Wales, and in 1274 he destroyed Powis Castle, forcing Gruffudd ap Gwenwynwyn into exile.
However, within three years Llywelyn’s principality had crumbled leaving Gruffudd of Powys able to regain his lordship and rebuild the castle. Gruffudd, his son and grandson had all died by 1309, and with no male heir, the castle and lordship passed to an heiress, Hawise who married Sir John Charlton from Shropshire.
In 1312, Hawise’s uncle attacked the castle in an attempt to claim the lordship but failed. Charlton repaired the damage and built two great drum towers that can be seen today, either side of the castle’s west entrance.
Descendants of the Charltons continued as Lords of Powis for over 100 years but in 1421, the lack of a male heir resulted in the castle and estate being divided between two daughters, Joyce and Joan, who had married Sir John Grey and Sir John Tiptoft respectively.
Under the Tiptofts and their successor, Lord Dudley, the Outer Ward of the castle was neglected and needed considerable restoration. Luckily, in the 1530s Edward Grey, Lord Powis, took possession of the whole castle and began a major re-building programme.

In 1587, Edward Herbert purchased the castle and estate and it remained in the hands of the Herbert family until 1952 when George, 4th Earl of Powis, bequeathed the castle and gardens to the National Trust.
In 1902 George began its modernisation by introducing electric lighting and a state of the art hot-water central heating system, and at the same time he worked with his architect to re-establish the 17th Century décor in many of the state rooms, a style he thought more befitting of a medieval castle.
The estate was at its height during the Edwardian Period with notable guests arriving every weekend throughout the winter season, including the Prince and Princess of Wales in November 1909. However, this golden era was not to last as George was to suffer a number of family tragedies. The countess died following a car accident in 1929, both his sons, died whilst on active service, Percy from wounds received at the Battle of the Somme in 1916, and Mervyn in a plane crash in 1943. With no direct heir to the castle, on his death bed in 1952, George bequeathed Powis to the nation, in the care of the National Trust.
In the garden four of the 150m long original terraces remain, the last two having reverted to banks of earth covered with shrubs. The top Terrace is planted with a range of yew trees, a distinctive feature at Powis.

William Emes, apart from the destruction of the water garden, did make improvements to the estate. A road that cut through the park just below the castle was diverted, and much planting was undertaken on the Wilderness Ridge, the line of hills opposite the castle, on the other side of the Great Lawn. The last major transformation of the gardens was undertaken in the early 20th century by Violet, wife of the fourth earl.

The Herbert family continue to live in part of the castle, under an arrangement with the National Trust. The Trust has undertaken a number of major works of restoration during its ownership, including the Marquess Gate,[ the Grand Staircase, and the sculpture of Fame in the Outer Courtyard. Powis Castle is a Grade I listed building, while its gardens have their own Grade I listing and together they form an irresistible attraction that receives over 200,000 visitors a Year.

The flight was inside a FRZ but had authorisation from the relevant ATC and the local council does not have a bylaw to prevent TOAL. I was easily able to launch the DJI mini 3 Pro close from a public path just outside NT property and maintained VLOS with the assistance of a spotter (my wife).

https://www.youtube.com/@DocColVideo/

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Co-ordinates: 52.65246, -3.15728 • what3words: ///strongman.snapper.just
The originator declared that this location was inside a flight restriction zone at the time of being flown. Permission to fly was obtained from Welshpool ATC. 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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Dunnet Head Lighthouse, Caithness North East (By JoeC)

The lighthouse at Dunnet Head sits on the most northerly point of mainland Britain. It was built by Robert Stevenson, grandfather of Robert Louis Stevenson, in 1831.

I was lucky enough to be there for a wedding so could take off from inside the grounds, but there's a good carpark and ample other places for TOAL from nearby.

Remember, the cliffs are 300m high so be mindful of distances and altitude ;)

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Co-ordinates: 58.67138, -3.376622 • what3words: ///acrobat.menswear.phones
Saunton Sands, North Devon (By Howard)

The location offers panoramic views of beach, burrows, estuary, and ocean at the northern end of Bideford Bay. Be aware that there is an MOD area to the south of the access point and NOTAMs may be active.

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Co-ordinates: 51.11667, -4.221529 • what3words: ///fixture.dizziness.reporting
St Peters cowfold, Horsham (By grandad1950)

Tucked away in the centre of the village is the 13th century St Peters parish church a grade 1 listed building. Close by is the recreation ground where there is a lot of room to fly.

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Co-ordinates: 50.99007, -0.273639 • what3words: ///decisive.distanced.found
Alport Falls, Derbyshire Dales (By bryand)

As the River Lathkill meets the River Bradford it cascades over a number of steps where the crystal-clear water foams over the falls. Easy to get to, with parking along Alport Lane and TOAL near the bridge.

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Co-ordinates: 53.17724, -1.67175 • what3words: ///pits.shadowed.surprises
Blackpool Senataph, Blackpool (By WorldInFocus)

The Cenotaph offers a perfect, centered top-down image. The symmetrical design contrasts heavily with the chaotic, linear layout of the promenade and beach.

Looking down, the drone captures the close proximity of the Irish Sea, the busy traffic on the promenade, and the towering, angular shadow of the Blackpool Tower looming nearby.

As a pilot, navigating near the promenade requires high awareness of tourists and strict adherence to height limits to avoid interfering with, or being blocked by, the Tower.

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Co-ordinates: 53.81986, -3.056059 • what3words: ///bleat.asserts.fend
Brock Aquaduct, Wyre (By MartG1960)

Brock Aquaduct is where the Lancaster Canal crosses over the River Brock, at Brock near Preston.

Note that it is adjacent to Myerscough College, so best to stay on the North side of the River, and also avoid the power lines just to the East of the Canal.

I parked on StMichael's Rd next to Guy's Thatched Hamlet, and walked along the towpath to the aquaduct ( about a 20 min walk )

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Co-ordinates: 53.8577, -2.752193 • what3words: ///plank.ticking.regress
Lytham Jetty, Fylde (By WorldInFocus)

The jetty is located within complex airspace. Pilots should coordinate with Warton (EGNO) Air Traffic Control (ATC). Some of the jetty is within Warton Airfields extended runway protection zones. I would advise only to fly here at weekends and always with permission from Warton ATC.

From above, the jetty's wooden planks create a strong geometric path stretching out toward the water, especially effective for top-down "bird's-eye" shots that reveal its full length against the sand or incoming tide.
The visual appeal changes constantly with the tide. At high tide, the water "creeps" up the structure until only the beacon at the end is visible, while low tide exposes the surrounding mudflats and salt marshes.
Climbing to a higher altitude reveals the broader landscape, including the Lytham Windmill to the east and views across the water toward Southport and the North Wales coastline.
The jetty is a premier spot for sunset flights, as the low light casts long shadows and turns the Ribble Estuary into a reflective surface of golds and purples.

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Co-ordinates: 53.73473, -2.95993 • what3words: ///swam.triangles.mermaids
St Nicolas, Lewes (By grandad1950)

St Nicolas parish church is a grade 1 listed building in the south downs village of Iford in East Sussex.

It is good walking country and close to the River Ouse and the South Downs Way.

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Co-ordinates: 50.84842, -0.000649 • what3words: ///spits.fits.noble
Loch Doon Reservoir (By IanC2002)

Loch Doon Reservoir, near Dalmellington, East Ayrshire.

This trip was on the 15th October 2025.

Where I flew from there were no flight restrictions, in fact it was a launch point for may of the Canoests, Kayakers.

There are advisories not to swim as there are strong currents in this Loch, doesn't stop the hardy swimmers though, there are plenty.

The pin location has space for amount six, vehicles, but across the road, there is also a car park that would easily handheld handle another ten.

In one of my images you'll see a building, this is a café, but not cheap.

I'm going to drop another video that I took further up the road heading back to the main road. It was just one of those views that just needed to be flown.

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Co-ordinates: 55.28319, -4.397377 • what3words: ///embedded.composed.compiler
St Peter's Church Wintringham, Ryedale (By skysnapper13)

St Peter's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Wintringham, North Yorkshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner described the building as "the most rewarding church in the East Riding with an exceptional collection of furnishings".

There is no mention of the church in the Domesday Book, but the chancel is Norman in style. The chancel dates from the 12th century, while much of the rest of the church dates from the 14th century. The east end of the church was rebuilt, and windows were added to the nave, in the 15th century. The tower, dating originally from the late 14th century, was repaired in 1818. The roofs were restored in 1887 by Oldrid Scott, and oak fittings were added to the chancel by Temple Moore in 1889–91. It was vested with the Churches Conservation Trust in April 2004. The Trust arranged for repairs, which were started in the following year and took two years to complete.

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Co-ordinates: 54.14682, -0.643176 • what3words: ///watch.stance.joystick

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