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Totnes Bridge / Vire Island added to Everything Else in South West by DroneGeek on 05/09/2022

Totnes Bridge was designed by the Devon architect Charles Fowler. Constructed in 1828, it replaced an earlier bridge, the foundations of which can be seen at low tide. It leads to the attractive suburb of Bridgetown, to riverside walks, to Steamer Quay (for trips to Dartmouth) and to Vire Island, named after the Normandy town twinned with Totnes.

Totnes can trace its history back to 907 AD when the castle was built.

According to the Historia Regum Britanniae written by Geoffrey of Monmouth in around 1136, "the coast of Totnes" was where Brutus of Troy, the mythical founder of Britain, first came ashore on the island. Set into the pavement of Fore Street is the 'Brutus Stone', a small granite boulder onto which, according to local legend, Brutus first stepped from his ship. As he did so, he was supposed to have declaimed.

TOAL is available from local streets, however as in a town recommend a sub 250g drone.

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Co-ordinates: 50.4303, -3.681595 • what3words: ///harmlessly.skill.fraction

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 31/08/2022. 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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Church of the Transfiguration, Mid Sussex (By grandad1950)

In the south Downs Village of Pycombe the Church of the Transfiguration is a grade 1 listed church dating from the 12th Century. Well worth a visit

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Co-ordinates: 50.89837, -0.165203 • what3words: ///mashing.oxidation.ritual

Giant Axe Field, Lancaster, Lancaster (By Crackerjack)

Giant Axe is a council owned field (Lancaster policy - follow the drone code) which is also home to Lancaster Football Club.
There are other Places to Fly logged around the area but Giant Axe is the other side of the railway line from where you can get 3 major landmarks on one horizon - Castle, Priory and Williamson Memorial in the distance.
Across the road from Giant Axe is Westfield Memorial Village (Storey Lane). This is a private residential area for ex-military personnel and their families. Beautifully maintained, only accessible by the one entrance.

Excuse the poor quality example photos, my Atom 2 frequently disconnects (new cable en-route) and today's flights were to check if it was any better (it wasn't).

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Co-ordinates: 54.0509, -2.810174 • what3words: ///margin.cover.voices

Freeman's Wood, Lancaster, Lancaster (By Crackerjack)

Lancaster City Council don't have their own drone policy but say to follow the drone code.

Freeman's Wood is an old part of Lancaster looked after by the friends of Freeman's Wood. Lots of trees, a small pool and open park areas.

There's parking anywhere along Willow Lane and riverside road.

The park next to the first parking link can be used for TOAL or the central part of Freeman's Wood around where there's a small bench.

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Co-ordinates: 54.046, -2.827529 • what3words: ///flame.flips.forks

The Round Tower, Portsmouth (By Tsebsietxis)

The Round Tower is a fortification at the entrance to Portsmouth harbour. It is a Grade I listed building.

The site was originally occupied by a wooden tower before being replaced by a stone one.

In the 1680s a line of ramparts was added that connected the tower to the square tower. The upper section was later rebuilt during the Napoleonic wars. Between 1847 and 1850 the roof of the tower was modified to serve as a gun platform.

Portsmouth city council purchased the tower in 1958.

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Co-ordinates: 50.79049, -1.108868 • what3words: ///minus.remit.yarn

Pike How, Birker Fell, Copeland (By Seadog)

This was a quick stop on home from Whitehaven via Ulpha, great views over lakeland fells - Pillar, Scafell, Bowfell etc. Stopped in a little cut out in fell side, just enough for one car to park clear of the road. Parking, take off and landing all from same place.

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Co-ordinates: 54.37019, -3.279322 • what3words: ///under.changing.flocking

Sands Bottom, Wyresdale Park, Wyre (By Seadog)

Lovely country park, water activities available . Great cafe (Applestore) in the grounds of Wyresdale Hall and arboretum, very nice afternoon tea highly recommended.

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Co-ordinates: 53.93982, -2.745987 • what3words: ///automate.aimlessly.sprint

Errwood and Fernilee Reservoirs, High Peak (By martinto)

Two adjacent reservoirs in a beautiful setting with the Peak District National Park. Parking is easy. I visited after a lengthy dry spell so the water level was very low which exposed a lot of possibilities for pattern pictures with the camera pointing down.

If there's sufficient water then the sailing club would be active giving possibilities for video.

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Co-ordinates: 53.279, -1.97989 • what3words: ///soups.jokers.rooting

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

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