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Tardebigge Reservoir
and Tardebigge Locks (some of).

The reservoir itself is just within a flight restriction zone, but this is for a farm-based airfield called Stoney Lane, that I can't find any contact details for.

That said, my take-off/landing are and flight were all outside of any restriction zone.

I had intended to try and capture just the locks, well some of them anyway as this is the longest flight of locks in the UK, so getting all of them in a single shot is nigh on impossible! But when I stuck my drone up, I realised the reservoir (also sometimes called Tardebigge lake) became my main point of interest.

Anyway, whether you fly or walk the locks, it was a lovely peaceful spot just on the outskirts of Bromsgrove. I've marked up where I parked but my mate, a local vicar, suggested the car park in Tardebigge village itself. This is also the location of the top lock in the flight.

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Co-ordinates: 52.31339, -2.023759 • what3words: ///jumpy.whistling.notched

The parish church of St Peters is a grade 1 listed building in West Wittering dating from the 11th century. There is a footpath from the church to the beach.

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Co-ordinates: 50.77996, -0.899334 • what3words: ///bronzed.frightens.stags

Sat on a bench on Weymouth sea front with a good all round view was able to get some photos all along the beach, from the Ferris wheel all the way down to the remains of the pier including the Jubilee clock.

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Co-ordinates: 50.61087, -2.45312 • what3words: ///sits.bars.flies

Sutton Poyntz is picture-postcard pretty with a village pub overlooking the duckpond.
The Springhead Pub looks very nice but shrouded by trees making a picture of the front not possible.
The first part of the village name is derived from the Old English words 'sud' (south) and tun (farm).

The manor here was held by the Poyntz family from the 13th century.

The Osmington White Horse is close by.

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Co-ordinates: 50.65376, -2.416678 • what3words: ///printing.broads.waking

Located in East Devon, Blackbury Camp is an Iron Age hill fort that provides a glimpse into prehistoric Britain.

Dating from the 4th century BC, it served as a fortified settlement and a regional hub for tribal power. Unlike many multivallate forts, Blackbury is distinguished by its single, massive vallicula (ditch) and agger (bank), which remain remarkably well-preserved.

It’s a heavily wooded location which means a purely aerial view doesn’t do it full justice. As you can see from the other media I’ve included with this location, under the tree canopy is a large flat open space – 6.5 acres approx – which at the moment is one big carpet of bluebells. It would be easy to fly down into either of the 2 open areas and explore at 2-3 metres from the ground the inner areas of the fort under the top tree cover if you could time it for when there aren’t other visitors on the site. I was there around midday and there were never less than 5 or 6 walking around that made it unsafe to attempt it

While primarily an Iron Age site, archaeological excavations have revealed evidence of activity dating back to the Neolithic period. The site is particularly famous for its unique "barbican" entrance—a complex, defensive gatehouse designed to funnel and trap potential attackers.

Its big – the oval enclosure is roughly 200 metres long and 100 metres wide. The enclosed area is enclosed by a massive bank that is up to 10 metres wide and still stands around 3 metres high. The outer bank is surrounded by a ditch that is up to 12 metres wide.


Today, its managed by English Heritage, and the free car park on site is no more than 2 metres from the outer ditch. TOAL point was a 200 metre walk down the road to a break in the tree cover outside of the English Heritage perimeter.

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Co-ordinates: 50.72469, -3.15261 • what3words: ///immune.blitz.tricks

Portman road home ground of Ipswich Town Football club. Newly promoted to the premier league.

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Co-ordinates: 52.05493, 1.145411 • what3words: ///tests.from.reason

Tamworth Castle is an Anglo Saxon Castle built sometime in the 800ad

You could I guess take off from the Tamworth Castle grounds but I think your too close to be able to do things like an orbit of the castle. The grounds as far as I can tell are council owned / maintained and will have people around them. I found a short walk across the river Anker and down onto the land where the military pill box is was a way better vantage point to be able to do an orbit of the castle and maintain great VLOS of the Air 3s.

Parking can be had at two locations - both are free on Sunday's / Bank / Public holidays are payment via contactless coins and app ( Payby Phone)

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Co-ordinates: 52.63254, -1.696698 • what3words: ///older.option.hero

The first of our Spring Scotland holiday Drone videos features Castle Fraser, run by NTS Scotland, which has a progressive drone policy. There is a sign at the entrance with details on how to obtain permission to fly. One quick PLI Insurance certificate download and email sent, and permission received within 10 minutes - with the proviso that no Castle overflights are made, and you stay within CAA Drone Code.

The weather was changeable, but brightened up when I took off, and the colours were sublime...

Definitely an interesting castle to visit, beautifully preserved with lots of history. I took some photos inside and may do a longer video with some of the history, but some of the focus was out, so not sure yet...

Anyhow, enjoy the majesty of this amazing Castle...

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Co-ordinates: 57.20305, -2.460688 • what3words: ///disengage.confining.amounting

Musbury Castle, often referred to as Musbury Hill Fort, is a striking Iron Age monument perched on a high ridge overlooking the Axe Valley in East Devon. Standing approximately 175 meters above sea level, it forms part of a notable chain of strategic hill forts in the region.

Constructed during the Iron Age (c. 800 BC – AD 43), Musbury Castle served as a fortified settlement and critical lookout. Its single circuit of earthworks defines it as a univallate fort. These ramparts were engineered to protect local inhabitants and livestock while asserting territorial dominance over the fertile valley and coastal approaches from the English Channel.

The fort's elongated footprint is clearly visible as it follows the ridge's natural contours, utilizing steep slopes to enhance man-made defences.

One of the key elements of the shots highlights the western rampart, now softened by vegetation. Originally, these banks would have been significantly higher and likely reinforced with timber palisades.

The expansive view of its setting illustrates why this location was chosen. Looking south toward the sea, the strategic depth of the landscape is clear, contrasting with the seasonal beauty of bluebells in the foreground and which carpet large parts of the site.

Its a National Trust location, but TOAL outside of that perimeter is easy as the summit of the spur offers a clear line of site to the castle site

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Co-ordinates: 50.74236, -3.018299 • what3words: ///giving.binds.station

Bracknell Council provided Drone Flying facility

You have to pre-authorise with the council with proof of liability insurance and CAA OP and RP registrations.

Only open Sundays from 12-4pm

Nice open space for basic training with the advantage that it is council authorised

Not permitted to type URLs here but the URL is not dissimilar to:
www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/parks-and-countryside/outdoor-activities/flying-drones-and-model-aircraft

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Co-ordinates: 51.43079, -0.744927 • what3words: ///before.loaf.goals