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Sgwd Einion Gam added to Rivers and Canals in Wales by stubbyd on 31/12/2019

Sgwd Einion Gam / Fall of the Crooked Anvil

Park at Pontneddfechen and walk down the obvious footpath that starts at the side of the Angel Inn.

Follow this path until you reach a foot bridge, cross and trun immediate left. Follow until you reach Sgwd Gwladys - depending on walking speed and number of folks, weather, etc approx
a 30m amble. Spend as long as you like at Lady Falls but once ready, double back a little way and go up above these falls and then just follow the stream. Disatnce wise it is about another ¼ to ½mile but will likely take you a good 30 to 45m full on coasteering. My advice - stash your walking boots and socks somewhere and bring some water shoes and just go up the stream bed.

There are some very sketchy paths and in fact this waterfall is not even listed on my OS Map and I can only conclude they don't wnat folks to visit as it is quite dangerous to reach.

Eventually you will reach a stunning waterfall and if, like me, you will have the entire place to yourself for however long your visit. I was there for 2hrs and saw not another soul until I got back to Sgwd Gwladys.

Again, be aware of weather and if a lot of heavy rainfall then the river will be in full spate and harder to cross which you will need to do several times even if you stick to the footpaths.

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Co-ordinates: 51.77374, -3.603306 • what3words: ///pampering.restored.fights

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Pooley Bridge, Eden (By kvetner)

Pooley Bridge is the first stainless steel road bridge in the UK. It was opened in September 2020, replacing the stone bridge which had been swept away in floods in 2015.

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Co-ordinates: 54.6122, -2.822164 • what3words: ///orchids.punters.breached

Prosperous Lead Mine, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Harrogate (By markas)

Prosperous represents a comprehensive late 18th and 19th century lead mining and processing complex and was one of a number of mines in the area exploiting the rich geology of Upper Nidderdale. The extensive remains of the spoil heaps and the upstanding walls of the smelt mill provide a tangible link to an industry that was so influential in this part of Upper Nidderdale. The remains are nationally important, and are designated as a Scheduled Monument.

Records for the mine go back to the 18th century and chart the attempts to make a profit from lead-mining over the course of 100 years.

You can park at Coldstone Cut car park and then cross the road and follow the public footpath, it is a bit of a trek and steep in places, I cycled there and wouldn’t recommend that method of transport.

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Co-ordinates: 54.09055, -1.819214 • what3words: ///mainly.signal.indicate

Thatcher Rock, Torbay (By chrismartindevon)

A great view of Thatcher Rock, and Ilsham behind it. TOAL from the top of the road (currently closed form Torquay side) but plenty of space to fly and good landing spots.

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Co-ordinates: 50.45515, -3.48935 • what3words: ///woods.fairly.yours

Start Point Lighthouse, South Hams (By chrismartindevon)

Great location for a dramatic lighthouse shot.

Wind can be very strong and gusty here, and when taking off can be a sudden pickup when the drone gets above the rock level.

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Co-ordinates: 50.22242, -3.642193 • what3words: ///insects.typified.pelting

Cullernose Point and Alnwick Cove, Northumberland (By Iamcaliban)

A nice, quiet little carpark offering great views of Cullernose Point to the North and Alnwick Cove to the South.

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Co-ordinates: 55.44881, -1.587524 • what3words: ///flitting.tripods.flame

Eel Pie Island, Richmond upon Thames (By grandad1950)

Famed for its pop concerts in the 1960's it is a very bohemian location in the middle of the river Thames at Twickenham

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Co-ordinates: 51.44493, -0.326057 • what3words: ///pots.trails.foil

Rockliffe (By Trainman)

Plenty of quiet take off points away from people and great coastline to fly over , a small island also adds to the interest

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Co-ordinates: 54.86374, -3.79436 • what3words: ///stated.servers.officers

Capel Rhosydd, Gwynedd (By AlbionDrones)

The final video from our Cwmorthin trip, the ruins of Rhosydd Chapel, 2000ft up a Welsh Mountain....

Beyond Cwmorthin Waterfall and the Lake that feed it, on the path to Rhosydd Quarry - that lies a further 700ft higher up the valley - lies the picturesque ruins of Rhosydd Chapel...

A 2 mile walk from the car park, steep for the first 1/4 mile then relatively flat - and surrounded by stunning landscape...

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Co-ordinates: 52.9985, -3.9791 • what3words: ///eclipses.including.cubed

Nonsuch Mansion, Epsom and Ewell (By grandad1950)

The house is a Grade 2 listed mansion in Nonsuch park in the London borough of Sutton

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Co-ordinates: 51.35847, -0.228658 • what3words: ///deck.units.stop

St James Church, Purbeck (By gasbag43)

The Church of St James is the parish church for the village of Kingston, located on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset. The church is a notable example of the Gothic Revival style and is a Grade I listed building.

A church or chapel has stood on this spot since the 12th century with various links since then to nearby Corfe Castle. The chapel, dedicated to St James, was built in 1837 by the local Earl at a cost in today’s money of £4.5m – a huge sum for such a small parish, having a population of less than 200 residents giving it the nickname of the "Cathedral of the Purbecks".

The church itself is impressive as a piece of architecture nestled in the small village against a heavily wooded backdrop with the ruins of Corfe Castle clearly visible only 1.5 miles away

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Co-ordinates: 50.61557, -2.064121 • what3words: ///steady.origin.pace

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