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St Giles's Hill - Winchester added to Parks and Recreation in South East by uav_hampshire on 11/08/2024

A great vista from the top of St Giles's Hill looking down onto the city centre and Winchester Cathedral.

TOAL for me was just to the left and slightly back of the viewing platform as VLOS is tricky and is limited due to the amount of trees in that location. However it's not impossible and I managed to capture some good shots of the cathedral and the surrounds including St Cathrine's Hill.

Flying preferably should be carried out on an overcast day from this location as during the summer if you have a cloudless sky, you're going to be subjected to the full force of the sun from 4pm onwards as it will be staring to set directly in front of you.

Parking around the hill is extremely limited due to residential properties at its location so you're best advised to utilise one of the council cark parks in the city centre.

Also be fit!! ...There about 150 steps up to the top of the hill.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 51.06018, -1.304708 • what3words: ///gong.freshen.polka
The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 09/08/2024. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location.

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Farnham Park The Avenue, Waverley (By Batloaf)

Farnham Park is a remarkable survival of a medieval deer park with a landscape of rolling grassland and veteran trees and a boundary that has remained unchanged for over 600 years.

Its 320 acres (130 hectares) has retained much of its 17th parkland character and has the feel of open countryside.
It offers avenues, hidden dells, hills, valleys, ponds and streams.
Its elevated position provides panoramic views of Farnham and surrounding countryside.

Farnham Park is a Site of Nature Conservation Importance (SNCI), an area of Historic Landscape Value (AHLV) a Grade 2 listed Historic Park and Garden (English Heritage designation), a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) and has received Green Flag status.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 51.22147, -0.793309 • what3words: ///quicker.gravel.shuttered
Burscough Mill, West Lancashire (By Bradders101)

Burscough Flour Mill located on the bank of the Leeds / Liverpool canal between Burscough and Latham. The mill was located alongside the canal which was crucial for transporting goods during its years of operation. The steam mill finally closed in 1998 and has since been repurposed as residential flats.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 53.60095, -2.837927 • what3words: ///flip.guidebook.warrior
Burscough Curves, West Lancashire (By Bradders101)

Location of the old railway embankments that historically linked the Ormskirk/ Preston and Wigan / Southport lines together.
Rail services linking the lines were discontinued back in 1960’s and the track removed in 1973. Local campaigners have pushed Network Rail to reinstate the tracks and electrify the lines as the embankments still remain…but to date still no avail.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.60535, -2.834129 • what3words: ///provide.headsets.creatures
Burnham Low Lighthouse, Sedgemoor (By gasbag43)

The Low Lighthouse is one of three lighthouses in Burnham-on-Sea in Somerset and the only one which is still active.

It is a Grade II listed building and stands on the foreshore. First lit in 1832, the Low Lighthouse was deactivated in 1969; but it was then re-established in 1993

Its a great location for photographers - particularly at sunset - but you get a different perspective on the structure itself and its location from the air

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 51.24838, -3.005909 • what3words: ///roofer.agency.wasp
Ulcombe Recreation Ground, Maidstone (By grandad1950)

Ulcombe is a tiny village in Kent with a large recreation ground with lots of space to fly.

Fowlers Field Reservoir can be seen in the distance.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 51.20766, 0.645068 • what3words: ///forest.birdcage.ties
Great Chart, Ashford (By grandad1950)

Great Chart is an ancient village first recorded in 768. Little remains of the old village today

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 51.14462, 0.836406 • what3words: ///played.weedy.dragon
Nant-y-Gro Dam Buster trials (remains), Powys (By liberator24)

This small dam in mid Wales played a part in the Dam Busters operation. In July 1942 a prototype charge was proof-tested at this dam in the Elan Valley, where 280lbs of high-explosive destroyed the central portion of the masonry dam. The experiment was a complete success. The evocative and sobering remains of the bombed dam may still be seen today.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 52.2578, -3.579719 • what3words: ///northward.piles.remarking
Black Nore Lighthouse, North Somerset (By Nairners)

This is an old lighthouse off the coast of Portishead. Great spot to test out orbits etc... loads of room and there is ample residential parking just next door. (I suggest parking on Pinecroft road).

In front of the lighthouse is a large (approx 10x10 feet) concrete pad which is great for TOAL as the area around is quite rocky and not suitable to rest a drone on.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 51.4847, -2.800626 • what3words: ///spud.luring.fixed
Singleton Lake, Ashford (By grandad1950)

Singleton Lake is a man made lake and forms part of the Ashford Green Corridor.

Very popular for bird watching and fishing.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 51.14307, 0.844713 • what3words: ///edits.awake.twin
Pontsarn Viaduct, Merthyr Tydfil (By gasbag43)

The Pontsarn Viaduct was built in the 1860’s to carry the Brecon and Merthyr Railway over the river was designed and built by Savin and Ward and their engineer Alexander Sunderland (as was the Cefn viaduct).

It has 7 spans and is an historic listed structure. It is situated in an area of natural beauty, with “the Blue Pool” and waterfall nearby.

Its located in a quiet little valley easily accessible on foot from the road above.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 51.77967, -3.385237 • what3words: ///stones.points.spit

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