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The Gaer, Newport added to Castles and Fortifications in Wales by TheJohnster on 24/07/2025

The Gear is an Iron Age hillfort on the western outskirts of Newport, Gwent. Close to J28 on the Motorway, bordered by a railway on one side and a council estate & the motorway on the other sides of a roughly triangular site, it looks a bit unprepossessing, but I think it's got potential. It's badly overgrown, so the ditches and ramparts are not obvious, but at about 200' ASL, a drone reveals it's commanding position. With timber pallisates and cleared of trees, it must have been an impressive sight when it was built, about 400 BCE.

There is a clear space near the apex of the triangle, the highest point, and it is this that I have marked on the map. Once above the treeline, there are no obstacles and the position offers good views over the port, the Severn Estuary, the Gwent levels, Cardiff and the hills beyond, the Ebbw & Sirhowy Valleys, the Usk Valley, and the Wentwood hills.

I flew there yesterday evening and it was a disappointment, as a previously pleasant late afternoon morphed into a dreich & drear evening. I plan to return if I get a good autumn or winter day, when the trees will bare. The vistas should be spectacular in clear conditions.

I went by bus from Cardiff and walked from the stop, about 25 mins at my old man speed. Parking is freely available on the surrounding estate streets, which looked and felt quite 'safe'. Come off the Motorway at J27 High Cross, and take the B4591 towards city centre. 2nd exit at roundabout approx half-mile on to B4240, then about quarter mile turn sharp right on to Bassaleg Road at 'The Hand Post' Pub. With St.Woolos' Cememtery to your right, look out for left on to Gaer Park Drive, and follow that to the end. Short walk to the TOAL positon.

The site is an SSSI, but for historical/archaeological reasons rather than because of wildlife, so this will not impact your flying.

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Co-ordinates: 51.576, -3.026423 • what3words: ///shed.hike.piles
The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 24/07/2025. 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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Loch Thom, Inverclyde, Kilmacolm, Quarriers, Greenock Upper East/Central (By IanC2002)

This is the beautiful Loch Thom on the Old Largs Road between Largs and Gourock, Inverclyde.

Where I flew from is off the road up a track, perfectly legal in Scotland as we have no Trespass Laws for land like this. This is a great vantage point as it is above the loch.

Although the hills to the left have Orange Significance Warnings, the Loch and Reservoir do not.

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Co-ordinates: 55.91544, -4.769204 • what3words: ///outdoor.fully.aimlessly
Kinlochard at Loch Ard the Trossachs, Stirlingshire, Highland (By IanC2002)

This is an incidental parking area, when we were there, three cars, ours a WAV Wheelchair accessible vehicle with ramp, plenty of room.

We stopped on the spur of the moment, heading further on to a carpark, but this wee spot had a bench, so was ideal for lunch with my wife where I could get her wheelchair beside the bench.

While there the owners of one of the cars came back with their canoe, had lunch and left, then another family, mum with paddle board and kids with a canoe launched from this spot. That was the ideal time for me to take off and fly around the loch.

What a beautiful spot.

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Co-ordinates: 56.18806, -4.488382 • what3words: ///curly.picturing.fewer
Low Wood Bay Watersports, South Lakeland (By yorkie9668)

My wife was looking for a spot near the Lake to stop, we found this place, parking for 2 hours is £4, staff were about and never asked what I was doing, I was out of the way by the water, not flying directly over anyone, I am not sure if you need permission but seeing there was no problems with the staff watching me, I don't think it is an issue, it may become one if loads turn up at once, but for the 30 minutes we were there there was no issues :)

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Co-ordinates: 54.40809, -2.947987 • what3words: ///tutored.bypasses.finely
Dumfries House, Cumnock Rural (By JoeC)

Dumfries House is an impressive Palladian country house in East Ayrshire. It is owned and maintained by The King's Foundation and sits in a 2000 acre estate which also has impressive gardens and an ornate maze.

Although not in an FRZ at the time, it's always worth checking as temporary restrictions have been known.

Contact the estate for permission to fly from their property (I can't see any good way to get decent images of the house and gardens without this). When I flew there I had to submit a flight plan (with risk assessment) and have £10m public liability insurance.

There is ample parking on the estate, but they've just introduced a £5 fee. If you live locally you can apply for a free annual parking pass.

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Co-ordinates: 55.45547, -4.307885 • what3words: ///downsize.short.books
Cinderbarrow Miniature Railway & Picnic Park, Lancaster (By Crackerjack)

Cinderbarrow is home to the Lancaster & Morecambe Model Engineering Society (LMMES) who were previously based in Steamtown Carnforth. The land is owned by Lancashire County Council and it's a picnic area as well as the trains, sitting alongside the West Coast mainline. The site is open 24/7 but the train areas are fenced off.

LMMES have a website, https://lmmes.co.uk/, which is down at time of writing but they are active on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LMMES2018. Opening times are SUNDAYS and BANK HOLIDAYS 10.30-12.30 then 1.15 to 3.45 plus Thursdays during the school summer holidays, check their Facebook page before travelling if you want to ride the trains. They accept donations for rides.

On-site parking is free and if full, there's space on parts of the lane that approaches the site.

No drink or food sold on site nor are there toilets but about a mile away on the A6 there's a garage/Spar where I've always found the fuel to be cheaper than elsewhere.

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Co-ordinates: 54.17614, -2.745829 • what3words: ///mailboxes.wicket.reapply
Stambermill Viaduct, Dudley (By eathen00)

Stambermill Vidauct just outside stourbridge town centre.

I parked on a small carpark just up the road however you can park on the roadside near by. It is a very quiet "park" but its essentially just a field which no one really goes in, perfect for practicing.

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Co-ordinates: 52.45773, -2.134352 • what3words: ///push.rings.await
Staunton Country Park, Havant (By grandad1950)

A lovely country park with a large lake, walled gardens and fine parkland. A good farm shop sells excellent produce and a good ice cream. You have to pay for parking.

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Co-ordinates: 50.87637, -0.978365 • what3words: ///rural.risk.contracts
Chantry Chapel and Bridge, Wakefield, Wakefield (By richrab)

The Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin is a chantry chapel in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, and is designated a Grade I Listed building by Historic England. It is located south of the city centre on the medieval Chantry Bridge over the River Calder. It is the only survivor of four chantries in Wakefield and the oldest and most ornate of the surviving bridge chapels in England.

Parking by the Dominos pizza shop, walked to the end of the bridge for TOAL.

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Co-ordinates: 53.67667, -1.489439 • what3words: ///throw.exist.basis
Brecon Canal Basin Towpath, Powys (By stubbyd)

There is plenty of parking around here so I haven't bothered with a market for that, but be aware most of it is paid for.

I have set my TOAL point as the towpath as that is where I was, but there is a nearby open field which is mostly empty whenever I visit. But depending on time of day and time of year you may need to juggle the precise where.

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Co-ordinates: 51.94416, -3.387973 • what3words: ///croutons.crucially.press
Armoy Round Tower (By UladhLad)

The Round Tower at the site dates from the 11th Century, and historical and archaeological evidence indicates an ecclesiastical site has been here since at least the 6th century. The modern Church of Ireland was built in 1820.

The location is very peaceful. I would recommend avoiding times when the church or cemetery are in use, out of respect for the people there.

I visited on Wednesday 13th August evening, around 8.20 pm, and despite it being a warm, sunny summer's evening, I didn't see a single person anywhere near the church or cemetery in the 20 minutes I was there.

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Co-ordinates: 55.13442, -6.311066 • what3words: ///exploring.dividers.impulses

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