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Symonds Yat Rock, Wye Valley added to Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in South West by clinkadink on 08/12/2023

Parking: 51.837870, -2.635745
TOAL: 51.841040, -2.634554

If anyone gets the chance to pass by here, stop and visit. It is amazing. The views are like being in the Alps. I parked in a Pay & Display carpark, I think it was £3 for 2 hours. The walk from the carpark to the rock is about 20 minutes up an easy path. You pass a log cabin cafe half way up (or down) for refreshments. I had a coffee (black no sugar £2). You cross a foot bridge across the main road below and then you on the rock - with panoramic views 270 degrees over the Wye Valley and river. The photos don't do it justice.

Symonds Yat Rock is home to an Iron Age hillfort built around 2500 years ago. The area is now a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The remains of the ramparts can still be seen in the form of a series of banks and ditches.

More recently, Yat Rock and the Wye Valley are known as the birthplace of British tourism. They have been used as a travel destination since the 18th century after they were popularised by the Reverend William Gilpin, the pioneer of the ‘Picturesque’ movement. His writings influenced the popularity of English landscape painting and inspired the Romantic poets.

Symonds Yat Rock viewpoint is well known as one of the best places in the country to watch Peregrine Falcons. However, with a little patience, there are many other birds that you can seen here. Goshawks can be viewed in detail, Sparrowhawks are frequent and breed in the trees in the valley as do Buzzards which can be seen from above whilst soaring. Ospreys also often stop here in the spring and autumn migration. Tawny Owls are sometimes seen roosting and hooting males are occasionally heard during the day. Barn Owls, Ravens and Kestrels also usually nest nearby.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symonds_Yat

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Co-ordinates: 51.84103, -2.634689 • what3words: ///city.handyman.amending

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 02/12/2023. 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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Leigh Park Havant, Havant (By grandad1950)

A long narrow area of parkland bounded by allotments and houses. A small stream runs through the park. Plenty of room to fly

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Co-ordinates: 50.86275, -0.992723 • what3words: ///loose.gallons.quiet

St Peter's Church, Kirby Bellars, Melton (By bryand)

A very attractive ironstone church, hidden away down a leafy lane.

Easy parking outside, but TOAL a bit tricky due to the trees - maybe a site for the (leafless) winter.

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Co-ordinates: 52.75704, -0.937647 • what3words: ///kiosk.teaching.will

Tunstall Beach, East Riding of Yorkshire (By Osdog)

Lots of parking on the caravan site itself. You can just drive in - cafe on site can be used too. TOAL from the beach. I did get a warning on the DJI screen - but no other app said there was an issue. Agreed to the warning.

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Co-ordinates: 53.76172, -0.004014 • what3words: ///supply.organisms.rooting

River Rothay, South Lakeland (By AlbionDrones)

During our recent walk in Grasmere, we came across the River Rothay, which links Grasmere to Rydal Water, and the peaceful little 'glen' that looked to me as if the Fae would live there - the reflections on the water almost seemed like a portal to another world...

Well, with such peaceful beauty I couldnt not fly it, so the AVATA2 was sent, with Lee as spotter, a few control issues meant I kept the flight short - the drone kept wanting to descend to the water - so not a long video and pretty much used all the footage, but it makes a nice peaceful little video, that I hope you will enjoy...

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Co-ordinates: 54.44712, -3.007816 • what3words: ///cost.variances.canines

Crowden Brook, High Peak (By akey_uk)

Easy access from Crowden carpark, TOAL from the footpath. Can get busy during the day, but was really quiet in the evening when we went. Beautiful little weir.

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Co-ordinates: 53.49081, -1.895882 • what3words: ///copycat.overused.deck

Hampshire Farm Meadows, Havant (By grandad1950)

A 42 acre wild public open space with lots of room to fly

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Co-ordinates: 50.86369, -0.930362 • what3words: ///glare.dame.pasta

Waddow Weir, Ribble Valley (By Bilbo)

Surrounded by beautiful countryside, Waddow Weir is a historic structure on the River Ribble, located near Waddow Hall in Waddington, Clitheroe. The weir is located on the River Ribble, between Edisford Bridge and Brungerley Bridge, near Waddow Hall. The surrounding area is described as Undulating Lowland Farmland with Wooded Brooks and Valley Floodplain, according to the Forest of Bowland Landscape Character assessment.

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Co-ordinates: 53.87832, -2.405422 • what3words: ///sedative.cleans.brief

Rowlands Castle Recreation Ground, East Hampshire (By grandad1950)

The recreation ground in Rowlands Castle, East Hampshire.

Good views of the village, the sports facilities and the local golf club.

Lots of space to park and fly.

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Co-ordinates: 50.89242, -0.963793 • what3words: ///revived.slyly.reworked

Nostell Priory, Wakefield (By richrab)

Nostell Priory is a Palladian house in Nostell, West Yorkshire, in England, near Crofton and on the road to Doncaster from Wakefield. It dates from 1733 and was built for the Winn family on the site of a medieval priory.[2] The Priory and its contents were given to the National Trust in 1953 by the trustees of the estate and Rowland Winn, 3rd Baron St Oswald.

TOAL from the Doncaster road outside the grounds, only parking option was a pull in with a locked gate to Ashfield Angling fishing lake. Ok for a ten min flight, but I would not park and walk off as access may be required.

This was within the advisory boundary zone of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, so be aware.

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Co-ordinates: 53.65159, -1.387835 • what3words: ///crafted.jets.taxpayers

Brodsworth Community Woodlands, Doncaster (By richrab)

Following the closure of Brodsworth colliery in the 1990s, the community suffered from high unemployment and health and social problems, compounded by the large area of derelict land which became a focus for antisocial behaviour. The site was remediated as part of the National Coalfields Programme, transforming it into a thriving natural space which offers rich habitats for wildlife and a valuable recreational space for the local community.

Visitors can explore an extensive network of walking and cycling trails that wind through picturesque woodland and open meadows, where kestrels can often be seen soaring overhead. The site’s carefully designed wetland areas support diverse flora and fauna, making it a haven for birdwatchers and nature lovers. With panoramic views and peaceful surroundings, Brodsworth Community Woodland is an ideal retreat for those seeking to enjoy the outdoors.

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Co-ordinates: 53.55695, -1.206158 • what3words: ///longer.armed.alpha


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