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Raven's Rock Gorge, Sutherland South added to Forests and Trees in Scotland by AlbionDrones on 17/05/2025

A beautiful forest of birch and fir, a babbling brook and a trail that leads to a picnic spot with a bear sculpture and 'Ent' trees standing sentinel... A quiet place that feels more wild than it is...

There used to be a circular walk of about 1 1/2 miles, but a landslip has meant it is now 2 shorter out and back walks, and the storms a few years ago have brought down several trees, giving it a very wild feel... Of the 2 walks, the lower one descends to the burn on a steep path, then follows it to the bear sculpture, the upper path takes you a viewpoint over the site.

Ideal for an AVATA flight, flying between the trees and low over the burn...

The one local we saw did warn us of the midges, they can be fierce here from June to September, so plenty of midge spray, and I would advise decent boots too..

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Co-ordinates: 57.97387, -4.540985 • what3words: ///retaliate.weeks.tens
The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 29/04/2025. 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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Renfrew Bridge (By JoeC)

The Clyde's newest (at the time of posting) bridge links Renfrew and Yoker. It opened on May 9th, 2025.

It is very much in Glasgow Airport's FRZ, but I didn't have any difficulty getting permission via the NATS portal.

I parked in a nearby industrial estate, but if you can't park there expect a short (~10 minute) walk as most nearby roads are double-yellow lines.

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Co-ordinates: 55.88889, -4.392557 • what3words: ///snacks.covers.chest
Betchworth castle, Mole Valley (By grandad1950)

Dating from 1389 the ruins are in a poor state and don't imagine they will be there much longer. It is a bit of a trek across Betchworth golf course to get there put there is a public right of way.

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Co-ordinates: 51.23729, -0.296265 • what3words: ///party.leads.river
Irven River, Glenariff Forest Glen (By Soupc)

Forests, Glens, Walk ways, Open.

Get a few people walking depending on the time of day / season.

A few spots along the walk were there are flat areas to take off from.

(I included 1 of my take of points)

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Co-ordinates: 55.00429, -6.108615 • what3words: ///liquid.smug.brothers
Digbeth, Custard Factory, Birmingham (By LE60LAD)

Digbeth is the home of the former Birds Custard Factory. Also the home to The Gadget Show and has been used in many films like Ready Player One.

Such a diverse area with loads of great indi venues for coffee / food / gigs. Loads of street art and great architecture.

In my video there is a few TOAL spots so I have listed them below here as well as places them on the map.

For the iconic tower - the parking is private land so the best place to take off and for you to maintain VLOS is by the JFK Memorial - ///complains.worth.ankle

There is loads of parking around the area - all Pay via App or Pay and Display

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Co-ordinates: 52.47523, -1.884981 • what3words: ///nail.lace.stiff
Saint Mary's church, Cotswold (By gasbag43)

St Marys is a Grade II listed building of stone with a Cotswold stone roof. Largely rebuilt in 1867 It contains components dating back to the early 13th-century

Parts of Emma (the 2020 film) were filmed in Lower Slaughter. Locations included the Village Hall, The Manor House and The Old Mill.

It’s a beautiful village to visit and fly over, but this its pretty much only one of 2 landmark of note to view from the air – I would link a visit at least to the 2 other locations I’ve posted in Upper and Lower Slaughter just a 10 minute walk from this location

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Co-ordinates: 51.90185, -1.760489 • what3words: ///spend.swoop.client
The Old Mill, Cotswold (By gasbag43)

Lower Slaughter, once voted as ‘Britain’s Most Beautiful Village’, is situated in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.


The Old Mill is one of the most iconic buildings in the Cotswolds, going back to 1086 and is recorded in “The Domesday Book”
(First ever record of Land Titles) although the current version with its red brick construction standing out from the Cotswold stone of the rest of the village was only built in the 18th century


It’s a beautiful village to visit and fly over, but this its pretty much only one of 2 landmark of note to view from the air – I would link a visit at least to the 2 other locations I’ve posted in Upper and Lower Slaughter just a 10 minute walk from this location

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Co-ordinates: 51.90178, -1.763595 • what3words: ///flamingo.bookmark.dreamers
Church of St Peter, Cotswold (By gasbag43)

The parish church of St Peter has a slightly unusual lead-in to its front door in that the path is cut between two high banks. The church itself is pretty at both ground and drone’s eye levels and dates back to the 12th century.

It’s the parish church of a tiny Cotswold village called Upper Slaughter - the name comes from old English 'Slohtre', which means 'muddy place' rather than some gory massacre...

Today's village is the epitome of idyllic charm. Straddling the banks of the River Eye, also known as Slaughter Brook, the village has remained utterly unchanged for more than a century with no building work taking place at all since 1906.

It’s a beautiful village to visit and fly over, but this its pretty much only landmark of note to view from the air – I would link a visit at least to the 2 other locations I’ve posted in Lower Slaughter just a 10 minute walk from this location

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Co-ordinates: 51.90731, -1.776384 • what3words: ///contracts.tracks.lands
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Cotswold (By gasbag43)

Known as The Cathedral of the Cotswolds, the Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul has stood at the heart of the small market town of Northleach for at least 800 years. Part of the church dates back to at least the 12th century; but it was the wealth of the local wool merchants in the 15th century that transformed it into the architectural gem on display today.

The church features many treasures including its ornate porch, nationally renowned brasses, a pre-reformation high altar, magnificent tower and a peal of eight bells,

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Co-ordinates: 51.82957, -1.838976 • what3words: ///durations.topping.hiring
Brockham Green, Mole Valley (By grandad1950)

The village green and cricket club is surrounded by agriculture, very yellow in late spring with oil seed rape fields.

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Co-ordinates: 51.22859, -0.285341 • what3words: ///diary.pops.occupy
Derby Cathedral, Derby (By D0c.Col)

, Derby, better known as Derby Cathedral, is a cathedral church in the city of Derby, England. In 1927, it was promoted from parish church status to that of a cathedral, creating a seat for the Bishop of Derby, which new Episcopal see was created in that year. The original church of All Saints was founded in the mid-10th century as a royal collegiate church, dedicated to All Saints. The main body of the church as it stands today is a Georgian rebuilding by James Gibbs, completed in 1725. The tower dates from the 16th century, and a retroquire was added in the 20th century.*

*Please note that this video was filmed prior to the bird breeding season.

TOAL is just behind the Church and gives full VLOS. It's in a city so parking is going to cost, but there was always a few spaces to be had behind the cathedral.

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Co-ordinates: 52.92483, -1.477348 • what3words: ///urban.lowest.taker

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