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Rivington Pike Tower, Winter Hill, Bolton added to Monuments in North West by markas on 01/08/2022

Best place to park is the Pigeon Tower Car park, this is free but it is locked in the evening. https://w3w.co/helper.dramatic.brotherly From the car park it is quite a trek up to the tower and uphill all the way, there are other things to see around the tower such as the Pigeon Tower, Rivington Terrace Gardens and some reservoirs close by so plenty to keep you occupied. As for the tower:

The Pike Tower is a Grade II* listed building on the summit. Built by John Andrews of Rivington Hall in 1733 on the site of an ancient beacon using its stone for the foundations. It was built as a hunting lodge. Square in plan with sides 16 feet (4.9 m) in length and 20 feet (6.1 m) high, it was built with a wooden roof, three windows and a door all of which are now blocked up.

The roof was slate and hidden by a parapet with pointed corners and intermediate steps, originally built with a small cellar measuring 5 ft by 3 ft by 5 ft, a corner stone fireplace and chimney and stone floor slabs. The materials were brought in by horse and cart from Warrington; windows and glass came from Chorley. The internal features and roof had gone before the rebuild.

Liverpool City Council, the former owner, neglected the tower and planned to demolish it in 1967, after a public outcry and legal action the land and building was transferred to Chorley Rural District Council in 1971 who rebuilt the main external stonework of building in 1974 and completed further work in the 1990s. The Pike Hill and tower are owned and managed by Chorley Council.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.61939, -2.5412 • what3words: ///appealing.news.liability

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 01/08/2022. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location.

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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.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 51.15783, -0.045952 • what3words: ///career.sang.others

Pharos Lighthouse, Wyre (By Seadog)

More accurately Upper Pharos Lighthouse, a Grade 2 listed building opened in 1840. Combined with the Lower Pharos Lighthouse provide a leading line for the channel into Fleetwood. I took off from about 12 ft away, adjacent to tram lines (beware overhead power lines for trams) a bench to sit on, close to Fleetwood Ferry tram stop.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.92732, -3.009031 • what3words: ///sprayed.insolvent.task

Stonepit Fields, Milton Keynes (By G0BYH)

Car parking by entrance, this area is managed by the Parks Trust in Milton Keynes who have a very positive outlook to recreational drone flying.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 52.07114, -0.769892 • what3words: ///realm.resembles.dollar

Llyn Crafnant, Conwy (By AlbionDrones)

The stunning Llyn Crafnant - Vale of the wild garlic - on the edge of Snowdonia, near Trefiw.

A single track road leads you upwards and deeper into nature before arriving at the Llyn Crafnant car park, from which it is a short uphill walk to the Lake itself. Stunning views, bubbling stream, majestic pines and distant mountain crags, plus some early spring sunshine...

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.13253, -3.869913 • what3words: ///encoding.hunk.hairspray

Claverley Park, Tunbridge Wells (By grandad1950)

One of several parks and public open spaces around Royal Tunbridge Wells

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 51.13054, 0.266665 • what3words: ///shells.assume.result

Hull Bridge, Tikton, East Riding of Yorkshire (By CutThroatJake)

A lovely spot in Tikton near Beverley, between two bridges, road and foot, across the river Hull (that gave Kingston Upon Hull its name)

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.86126, -0.397423 • what3words: ///helpers.coverings.improving

Grovesnor Recreation Ground, Tunbridge Wells (By grandad1950)

A cold and frosty morning at Grovesnor and Hilbert park in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
The park was first opened in 1889.

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Co-ordinates: 51.14278, 0.2762 • what3words: ///about.burst.scans

Drumderg Wind Farm, Blairgowrie, Alyth (By mynameisjoe)

Operational from 2008, the site which comprises 16 wind turbines was built on Drumderg Hill, near Bridge of Cally and Blairgowrie.

The hill itself was the site of a World War II artillery firing range and prior to construction had to be checked for unexploded bombs.

Loads of scenery and wildlife in the area, including some Red Kites. Parking and TOAL from the same marker.

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Co-ordinates: 56.67053, -3.344339 • what3words: ///pavilions.bright.gravy


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