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Siddington Canal Locks & Bridge added to Rivers and Canals in South West by clinkadink on 21/11/2022

Parking: 51.695617, -1.954274
TOAL: 51.695595, -1.956132

The Thames and Severn Canal is a canal in Gloucestershire in the south of England, which was completed in 1789. It was conceived as part of a canal route from Bristol to London. At its eastern end, it connects to the River Thames at Inglesham Lock near Lechlade, while at its western end, it connects to the Stroudwater Navigation at Wallbridge near Stroud, and thence to the River Severn.

It has one short arm (branch), from Siddington to the town of Cirencester. It includes Sapperton Tunnel, which when built was the longest canal tunnel in Britain, and remains the second-longest complete tunnel. There were always problems with water supply, as no reservoirs were built, while the summit section near the tunnel ran through porous limestone, and there were constant difficulties with leakage. Competition from the railways took much of the canal's traffic by the end of the 19th century, and most of the canal was abandoned in 1927, the remainder in 1941.

Since 1972, the Cotswold Canals Trust has been working to restore both the canal and the Stroudwater Navigation to navigably re-link the Thames and the Severn. A number of the structures have been restored, and some sections are now in water. A major step forward occurred in 2003, when a bid was made to the Heritage Lottery Fund for £82 million to restore both canals. The bid and the project had to be split into smaller sections, but £11.9 million was awarded in 2006 for phase 1a, which with matched funding will restore from 'The Ocean' at Stonehouse to Wallbridge on the Navigation, and from there to Brimscombe Port on the canal. In 2010, British Waterways gave Inglesham Lock to the Trust, and the Inland Waterways Association mounted a national campaign to fund its restoration (and 420 yards (380 m) of canal above). To re-open the whole canal some major engineering obstacles will need to be overcome.

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Co-ordinates: 51.69556, -1.956327 • what3words: ///vowing.stops.comply
The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 20/11/2022. 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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Maresfield recreation ground, Wealden (By grandad1950)

The drought is having a major impact in sussex.

There is lots of room to fly here with or without rain sometime soon

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Co-ordinates: 50.99547, 0.088687 • what3words: ///irritate.gossiping.fame
all Saints West dean, Wealden (By grandad1950)

Dating from the 11th century the parish church of all saints in the tiny village of Westdean is a grade 1 listed building on the edge of friston forest

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Co-ordinates: 50.77672, 0.161818 • what3words: ///increment.scored.tangible
Bodnant Garden, Conwy (By D0c.Col)

Bodnant Garden in North Wales, one of Britain’s most celebrated historic gardens, overlooking the beautiful Conwy Valley.

You can explore how Bodnant was transformed from a Victorian estate into the remarkable garden we see today. Follow the story of Henry Davis Pochin, the wealthy Victorian chemist who bought Bodnant in 1874, and landscape designer Edward Milner, who helped shape its early development.

You can also discover the famous Laburnum Arch, the influence of the McLaren family and Lord Aberconway, the creation of the magnificent Italianate terraces, Bodnant’s important collection of rhododendrons and exotic plants, and the extraordinary story of the Pin Mill, dismantled at Woodchester in Gloucestershire and rebuilt at Bodnant in 1938–39.

Along the way there are views of the gardens, terraces, woodland, water features and colourful planting, together with some aerial footage showing Bodnant in its spectacular setting beneath the mountains of North Wales.

You can park on the National Trust car park for free on the east side of Bodnant Road and the Pavillion on the edge of the car park next to the road is good for sustenance and comfort breaks. Also there is a small car park on the same side but further south down Bodnant Road where you can TOAL in relative privacy, but VLOS is limited here. You can use the whole road for TOAL though as its not owned by the National Trust, but I did notice they have Trust staff in buggies going up and down now and then so be prepared to be challenged.

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Co-ordinates: 53.23458, -3.799023 • what3words: ///cherished.stunning.loaning
St Michael the Archangel, Wealden (By grandad1950)

Dating from around 1150 St Michael the Archangel parish church in the south downs village of Litlington in East Sussex is a grade 1 listed building. Just a few minutes walk from the river Cuckmere

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Co-ordinates: 50.79713, 0.160198 • what3words: ///shifting.voice.garlic
St Michael and All Angels church, Wealden (By grandad1950)

A grade 1 listed parish church of St Michaels in the East Sussex village of Berwick, dating from the 13th century.

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Co-ordinates: 50.82391, 0.155108 • what3words: ///cages.chins.hypocrite
Ashurst St James, Horsham (By grandad1950)

A 12th century grade 1 listed parish church in Ashurst West Sussex

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Co-ordinates: 50.93477, -0.32716 • what3words: ///drifter.resources.napkins
St Mary's Church, Horsham (By grandad1950)

A grade 1 parish church gating from the 12th century in the West Sussex village of West Chiltington.

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Co-ordinates: 50.95424, -0.449135 • what3words: ///ratio.spurted.curated
Beningbrough Hall, Hambleton (By D0c.Col)

Explore Beningbrough Hall in North Yorkshire, a striking early-18th-century country house with a surprisingly rich history behind its elegant red-brick exterior.

Take a look around the hall, its rather sparsely furnished interiors, the impressive staircase and the gardens, while tracing the story of the families who shaped Beningbrough over the centuries.

I TOAL just inside the National Trust property not far from the entrance to keep a half decent line of sight. There are public routes through the property (albeit red routes) though so VLOS can be maintained if you're willing to do some walking.

It is also in Leeming's NOTAM Navigation Warning, so check for details before you go. All was good when I was there!

If you are an NT member food, drink is available. Parking was free, member or not when I was there though.

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Co-ordinates: 54.02044, -1.213625 • what3words: ///then.perfectly.engrossed
Alciston Parish Church, Wealden (By grandad1950)

The parish church at Alciston in East Sussex dates from the 13th century and is a grade 1 listed building.

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Co-ordinates: 50.82993, 0.136895 • what3words: ///handfuls.cushy.vessel
Chartley Castle, Stafford (By bryand)

Chartley Castle lies in ruins to the north of the village of Stowe-by-Chartley
in Staffordshire, between Stafford and Uttoxeter.
Mary Queen of Scots, was imprisoned on the estate in 1585. The remains of the
castle and associated earthworks are a Scheduled Monument, the site having been
protected since 1925.

ST18 0LN. Parking is awkward as the A518 is a busy road. There are a couple of
areas of field entrance hard standing near the ruins.

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Co-ordinates: 52.85398, -1.985847 • what3words: ///casino.blatantly.raves

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