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I flew here just before Storm Amy hit, and other than a couple of cold water swimmers and a dog walker the place was deserted.

In the first image you can see the Welsh Blue Lagoon which was closed due to breading seals and their pups in the area, and also the reason I stayed out at sea for my panorama.

In the second shot, you can see the tiny hamlet of Abereiddy on the right, with the remains of the old slate workers cottages mid-picture (just in front of the standalone white building [public toilets, and very clean ones too]) and the Blue Lagoon off to the left with 'Abereiddi Tower' in the distance.

I believe it is a popular surfing and coasteering location and the white hut on the beach is for the parking attendant - so there is a cost during high season.

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Co-ordinates: 51.93573, -5.205996 • what3words: ///date.alert.bloomers

Lots of room to fly at the sports field in Horsted Keynes, or even at the cricket club. The historic grade 1 listed St Giles church is also worth a visit just a few minutes away

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Co-ordinates: 51.03564, -0.027399 • what3words: ///selling.nicely.hillsides

Famous throughout Sussex, Harveys produce a fine pint of bitter . Located on the river ouse in Lewes and dates from 1880.

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Co-ordinates: 50.87468, 0.016504 • what3words: ///typified.eyelashes.trails

The Grand Pier at Weston Super Mare is a fantastic subject to film. Be warned the council do not permit drone flying but they really can't enforce it if you fly within the crown estate border. I generally go when it's quiet and avoid the busier areas.

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Co-ordinates: 51.34758, -2.986329 • what3words: ///sofa.firms.social

Woolacombe in North Devon is one of our favourite beaches in the Uk. A fantastic place to capture the sunset with the drone. A huge beach where you can easily find space to take off and land from away from the crowds.

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Co-ordinates: 51.1706, -4.210832 • what3words: ///smudges.producers.sourced

Ilfracombe is a lovely harbour village with lots to capture with the drone. But be warned, keep an eye out for the seagulls. They seem to take great interest in drones.

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Co-ordinates: 51.21086, -4.11151 • what3words: ///processor.projects.battling

Hutton-in-the-Forest sits quietly on the northern edge of the Lake District, surrounded by ancient woodland that once formed part of the royal Inglewood Forest. It’s one of the most historic country houses in Cumbria — and one of the few still lived in by the same family who’ve owned it for more than four centuries.

At the heart of Hutton lies a medieval pele tower, built around 1350 for defence during the turbulent border wars with Scotland. You can still see traces of that purpose in the arrow slits and thick stone walls. Over time, the fortress grew into a family home, as new wings were added in the Tudor, Jacobean, Georgian, and Victorian periods — each generation adding comfort and character rather than replacing what came before.

This gradual evolution makes Hutton almost a timeline of English domestic architecture in one building. The east front reflects the elegance of the 17th century, while the Gothic details on later sections come from a 19th-century redesign by Anthony Salvin, the same architect who worked on Alnwick Castle and parts of Windsor.

The gardens here are among the oldest in the north of England. The formal topiary yews, some over 300 years old, date back to the 17th century. The walled garden, first laid out in the 1730s, still produces fruit, vegetables, and flowers, much as it did centuries ago. Beyond it, the 18th-century parkland reflects the naturalistic tastes of the Georgian era, influenced by the style of Capability Brown.

Hutton’s setting still carries echoes of its medieval origins. The surrounding woods are remnants of the old royal hunting forest — home to oak and beech trees that have stood for hundreds of years.

I took off from the carpark as it was a quiet day, but the roadside is only about 50m further on. Refreshments and toilet facilities are on site as are places to sit and reflect.

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Co-ordinates: 54.71421, -2.839462 • what3words: ///skirt.shatters.excavated

A large sports field with extensive facilities and a lovely old church hidden in the trees

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Co-ordinates: 51.29087, 1.083089 • what3words: ///fever.truth.badly

Not many people have heard of this waterfall compared to the more well-known waterfalls in Yorkshire, and you won’t see many photos of it as it’s a little off the beaten track in Upper Warfdale, however its quite near a roadside parking spot, and can actually be seen on the drive, but few actually park up and walk right up to the waterfall.

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Co-ordinates: 54.21232, -2.084683 • what3words: ///reassured.willpower.skimmers

Beautiful part of the countryside very close to Arundel. A beautiful park and lake that is open to the public. Parking is very limited in the summer when it gets very busy. There is a tea room and toilets at the entrance.
Unfortunatly they did not want me to TOAL on their property so found a spot by the road.

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Co-ordinates: 50.86196, -0.556248 • what3words: ///rinses.sketch.prospered