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St. Aidan's BE 1150 Walking Dragline Excavator added to Everything Else in Yorkshire and the Humber by Earwig on 11/02/2022

The first thing that should be noted is that this is right on the edge of St. Aidan's RSPB Nature Reserve so you need to take that into consideration.

That being said, it was fairly busy while I was flying and there was a steady stream of twitchers, joggers, dog-walkers and cyclists, none of whom gave me a second glance.

The official car park is a little pricey, but there is plenty of parking at the side of the road, which would also be suitable for TOAL if you want to be absolutely sure your flight is legit.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.75358, -1.396444 • what3words: ///skies.swooned.chiefs

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 11/02/2022. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location.

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Lilleshall Monument, Shropshire (By D0c.Col)

The Lilleshall Monument, also known as the Sutherland Monument, is a 21-metre (70-foot) stone obelisk erected in 1833 on Lilleshall Hill overlooking the village of Lilleshall in Shropshire.

https://www.telford.gov.uk/info/20629/local_nature_reserves/5224/lilleshall_hill

It's relatively easy to access just off the A5 and there is room for a few cars on the road at it's base on Hillside E, just off St Michaels Close in Lilleshall Village. The 360 degree views from the monument are amazing.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 52.73743, -2.402605 • what3words: ///curtains.leathers.flattens

Ginlockie Tower, Canonbie (By AlbionDrones)

Visible from the road the Towerhouse is an interesting restored building, and one that offers a friendly welcome. Worth the entrance fee to explore on a self-guided tour, and a chance to walk the battlements - ask nicely and you will also easily get permission to fly your drone from the car park, some stunning views.

Not in an FRZ, but near to a Military Low Fly Zone, so keep you whits about you, we had an A400M come over at about 500ft just as I was landing...

Land owner permission obtained.

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Co-ordinates: 55.09775, -2.969592 • what3words: ///encroach.filer.talent

Stanage Edge (By milkmanchris)

Stunning scenery, lots of places to park and access the top, however to note it is a good 400m climb from the bottom car park to the top, although you can fly it from the car park (ringo app if you are cashless, although they do have pay machines too)

https://visitpeakdistrict.com/business-directory/stanage-edge

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.34758, -1.633004 • what3words: ///flat.burn.area

India Mill, Darwen (By markas)

When the grandiose vision of India Mill first formed in the mind of Eccles Shorrock, he could have had no idea that world events were conspiring to frustrate his ambitions.

It has been described as the most important textile building in North East Lancashire and was constructed during the period 1859 to 1871. The actual building was completed by the mid 1860s, but all the machinery was not installed until 1871.

Civil war in America was Eccles Shorrock's downfall. A blockade of the Southern states meant no cotton coming out, which meant no work in Lancashire, which meant famine.

Eccles Shorrock was punished for his grand ambitions, he went bankrupt and died of ill health in Edinburgh. India Mills continued as the Darwen Cotton Spinning Company Ltd. until 1933 when it became India Mills (Darwen Ltd.). In 1954 William Baird acquired the company and in 1974 Carrington Viyella took it over. The mill closed in 1991.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.69091, -2.464711 • what3words: ///motion.coach.spout

Newark Castle, Scottish Borders (By AlbionDrones)

Situated on a promontory above Yarow Water the ruined powerhouse dominates the landscape, and when surrounded by autumnal colours in the trees it makes a stunning subject for a short video. On the day we arrived access was ok, however it is in the grounds of the Bowhill Estate, which has an entry fee during the on season.
Tere is no access to the Castle buildings themselves.

We were able to drive to the castle easily and park nearby to fly the drone quite easily, and VLOS is easy to maintain in most directions, although watch out for the trees behind the Castle itself.

Although not in an FRZ do be aware that the area is used for low flying by the RAF, as evidenced by an extremely low pass by 2 Typhoon while we were at the castle.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 55.55478, -2.919788 • what3words: ///balloons.specifies.coveted

Stanmer Woods (By Yezzer)

Great views of Brighton, the South Downs and Stanmer Woods.

Two car parks nearby

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 50.87222, -0.117867 • what3words: ///gender.march.crowds

Horse Sand Fort (By CJLL)

Horse Sand Fort or Horse Sands Fort is one of the larger Royal Commission sea forts in the Solent off Portsmouth, Hampshire.

The fort is one of four built as part of the Palmerston Forts constructions.

It is 200 feet (61 m) across, built between 1865 and 1880, with two floors and a basement and armour-plated all round.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 50.74998, -1.07257 • what3words: ///progressive.pyrotechnic.malting

Waterhall (By Yezzer)

Great downland views

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 50.86353, -0.183237 • what3words: ///spends.torch.times

Green Ridge (By Yezzer)

Free on-street parking nearby

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 50.86218, -0.1684 • what3words: ///neat.assets.margin

Stanley Mills (By mynameisjoe)

Not to be confused with the footballer!!!
Looked after by Historic Environment Scotland, the mills were built on the banks of The River Tay in the 1780s before finally being closed in 1989. The nearby Stanley Village was built to house the workers. It's a great place to walk about with a handheld camera with loads of interesting stuff to keep the eyes and shutter button busy. A lot of the buildings now have been turned into private dwellings so please be mindful of privacy concerns. HES will try to stop TOAL from the land but there is an easy parking spot accross the river, I will add a marker for it. It is on farmland, but there is a public right of way all the way down so access here is not a problem. Just don't block the narrow path when parking as a lot of other people use it. At the marker furthest from river, turn into the farm, follow the track all the way down until you see the remains of Cambusmichael Church, this is where you park. Small gap in the trees 10 yards back the way will lead you down a steep banking, just follow the path, over two small bridges. When you see the Tay opening up, turn left. You can't miss it!!!

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 56.47916, -3.439899 • what3words: ///satin.establish.sued


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