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Stonehenge added to Monuments in South West by macspite on 03/09/2020

The guys that built Stonehenge picked a very bad site for drone flying.

The Larkhill danger area almost covers the monument itself and much of the land bot under flight restriction or military air traffic zones is owned by the drone-unfriendly National Trust.

The take off / landing point I have marked is on a BOAT, specifically AMES12, Wiltshire County Council designated Byway Open To All Traffic. So you can legally drive either north or south of the A303 on the byway,

I chose the southerly part of the byway. 80 metres from the A303 there is room to both turn a car round and to park it to the side of the byway. The northern route would presumably be as easy but it brings you closer to what may be over-zealous security.
The BOAT can be seen in the short video (taken for a Grey Arrows competition)

There is a very useful thread on Grey Arrows started by ianinlondon about flying around the Salisbury Plain monuments.

If you do go probably best to check the sunrise / sunset times and the times the monument is open. A golden hour flight without people in shot could be a nice experience!

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Co-ordinates: 51.17886, -1.826155 • what3words: ///workbook.remark.galloping

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 09/08/2020. 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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Lochaline (By JoeC)

The small village of Lochaline, on the Morvern peninsula, lies at the mouth of Loch Aline. There are some lovely views out toward the Sound of Mull or up the loch itself. The village has a cafe or, if you want to push the boat out (excuse the pun) The Whitehouse Restaurant is very nice.

The ferry to Fishnish on the Isle of Mull runs hourly and is both a nice subject for a little video and a great way to get to Mull.

It's a bit of a drive to get to Lochaline, but it's worth it for the scenery and, if you take the time, there are plenty of spots to stop along the way for a quick flight.

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Co-ordinates: 56.53639, -5.775075 • what3words: ///medium.skate.framework

Blow's Downs, South Bedfordshire (By pcexpert)

Features include a disused quarry and medieval cultivation terraces.

In the early 20th century, commercial chalk extraction brought further, large changes to Blow's Downs. There is evidence of a limeworks on the Downs by 1901.

The Luton-Dunstable rail link, which opened in 1858, provided transportation of lime away from Blow's Down.

The British Portland Cement Manufacturing Company acquired the lease to the site, and were still running the works during the 1920s. Production ceased some time before the Second World War, with the chalk pit being used by the Home Guard as a training area.

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Co-ordinates: 51.88802, -0.487918 • what3words: ///broken.input.closet

Rempstone Woods and Stone Circle, Purbeck (By Prawntot)

Beautiful secluded woodland with the partial remains of a stone circle amongst the undergrowth. Lay-by and parking opportunity by woodland entrance.

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Co-ordinates: 50.63803, -2.00891 • what3words: ///mills.skill.open

Holy Trinity Church, Cuckfield, Mid Sussex (By grandad1950)

Holy Trinity church in Cuckfield West Sussex is a grade 1 listed building dating from the 11th century. It has a vast graveyard that is worth exploring. Lots of interesting small shops in the village along with a top ranked Cricket Team

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Co-ordinates: 51.0048, -0.143266 • what3words: ///mastering.await.party

Needles Eye Sandyhills, Dalbeattie Rural (By Toby999)

Needles Eye natural rock formation and Sandyhills beach and campsite.

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Co-ordinates: 54.87298, -3.732103 • what3words: ///scoop.issues.listings

Daer Reservoir, South Lanarkshire (By Zipco)

Daer Reservoir lies in the Lowther Hills of South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Constructed in the 1950s, it was designed to secure a reliable water supply for Lanarkshire and nearby regions. Holding around 9 billion gallons of water, the reservoir remains an important part of Scotland’s water network. The surrounding moorland and upland scenery make it a popular destination for walking, birdwatching, and angling. With wide views of the hills and a circular path tracing the shoreline, Daer combines practical purpose with natural beauty, serving both the communities it supplies and visitors who come to enjoy its quiet landscape.

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Co-ordinates: 55.36132, -3.61079 • what3words: ///camcorder.creatures.rucksack

Durisdeer Parish Church, Thornhill (By Zipco)

Durisdeer Village has a Parish Church (1720).

A peaceful country kirk with the spectacular Queensberry Marbles inside – elaborate marble monuments to the Dukes of Queensberry.

Just west of the village, look for the grassy earthworks of a Roman fortlet, dating to the Antonine period (2nd century AD).

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Co-ordinates: 55.31552, -3.744293 • what3words: ///airstrip.overlaid.incline

Glenbuck Loch, Cumnock Rural (By Zipco)

Glenbuck Loch is a small reservoir in East Ayrshire, Scotland, situated near the village of Glenbuck on the border with South Lanarkshire. Originally created in the 19th century to supply water for local industry and coal mining, the loch now sits in a quiet rural setting. The surrounding area is best known as the birthplace of legendary football manager Bill Shankly, and today the loch is valued for its natural scenery, walking opportunities, and historical connections to the once-thriving mining community.

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Co-ordinates: 55.53621, -3.975772 • what3words: ///slyly.correct.unless

Olton Friary RC Church, Solihull (By t0mroche)

Lovely building with a spire that can be seen from the surrounding area. Tried to obtain permission to take off from their car park but heard nothing back so went to the open green space behind the church

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Co-ordinates: 52.42618, -1.809627 • what3words: ///grid.causes.movies

Knocklinny Quay / St Ninnidh's Well (By Howard)

The Upper Lough Erne comprises a beautiful network of islands and channels not far from Enniskillen in Northern Ireland. At Knocklinny Quay there is a small car park and space to take off and fly over this spectacular region. Just upstream is the Crom Estate (NT) so this provides a hassle-free alternative.

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Co-ordinates: 54.23008, -7.573367 • what3words: ///exporters.carbon.jingles

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