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Treyford Downs added to Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in South East by AeroJ on 29/07/2024

For anyone not wanting to tackle National Trust 'owned' Harting Down, then we can do almost as well just next door to it, over Treyford Down instead !

If we drive to Treyford, and take the last turning off Bugshill Lane before we reach the tiny village itself, there is a no-thru road / driveway, dog-legging on the left that is publicly accessible, and leads up a steep section of hill towards the few houses at the top. But shortly after the road turns into more of a chalk track there is a wide turn-around area, which usually has a few cars parked in it while people go for walks up the hill, the gates to all the fields are wide open or not there, and it has never been a problem to fly here the few times I have done it previously. DO NOT drive further up the track than this first turning area - the track becomes narrower and narrower and rougher and rougher until it is no longer passable by car shortly after that.

Whilst filming, I try and keep attention focused on the hills / downs to the right and left, and not so much back at the houses, which are about 700 yards back from location marker. Be prepared for occasional farm / house traffic to drive (sometimes they are curious and stop to ask what you're up to, but don't mind when you tell them) through on the track, but if you fly from just to the side of that it's usually fine. You shouldn't have to go into the cornefields on either side of the road, but they are usually ungated so you 'can', and you do get a better / less obstructed view of the hilltop if you use the right side one.

Be careful of winds here - they do tend to howl along the downs, and sometimes rush upwards along the ridge, so if you need to descend in these conditions, move back over the cornfield to do it. You will need altitude ceiling of <700 ft to get 400 ft above the top of Treyford Down.

If you fly east toward the main Treyford Hill, but then back from its ridge and on 500 ft or so, you will find the interesting Devils Jumps Burial mounds, although you need to stay very high above them to maintain VLOS and not get blocked by the hill.

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Co-ordinates: 50.95549, -0.831204 • what3words: ///over.myself.headings
The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 29/07/2024. 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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Kessock Road Turning Circle, Inverness Merkinch (By Herrach)

This is a great spot for sunrise and sunset flights. You may also see dolphins or the occasional whale that comes in to the firth. There are parking spots at the turning circle and I sit at one of the picnic tables and take off from there.

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Co-ordinates: 57.49484, -4.245744 • what3words: ///funny.horn.vanish
Shustoke Resivoir, North Warwickshire (By Russ3001)

There is a car park that only takes coins, £1 all day, there is a small cut through the trees into the field it's tight in winter, I've flown here for a few years never had any problems, outside BHX no flight zone.

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Co-ordinates: 52.51844, -1.674995 • what3words: ///removable.dined.wiggling
Loch Cluanie and Arrochar Alps, Lochalsh (By AlbionDrones)

Bonny mountainside, Burn cascading into Loch Cluanie, with interesting weather.

Lay by provides a decent parking spot, and you can get some great views of the Loch and the Mountains.

Be aware it is within EGR610, so permission to fly needs to be obtained from the RAF Low Fly Team before flying - ask a few days in advance, and they will give permission and add your flight(s) to their deconfliction system.

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Co-ordinates: 57.156, -5.130819 • what3words: ///angel.corrosive.dupe
St Marys, Arun (By grandad1950)

Dating from the 11th Century St Marys the Virgin Parish church in Burpham West Sussex is a grade 1 listed building.

It has a very interesting graveyard and is mainly surrounded by countryside,

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Co-ordinates: 50.8709, -0.524353 • what3words: ///climate.digested.guesswork
Loch Glascarnoch, Ross and Cromarty Central (By Herrach)

A great place to fly where there are no obstacles. Goo for beginners. It is an enhancdd warning site because rescue helicopters or military jets can be in the area. I just accept this and never have i seen one. It is also great for VLOS due to unobsructed views. The area is one of outstanding mountain views wit possible great reflections on the loch. The hieht of the water can drop really low revealing an old road you can fly along. There are multiple pull overs for a vehicle. It is a must go place for me. It is also a great location to see an aurora.

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Co-ordinates: 57.71769, -4.86989 • what3words: ///crowd.popped.chum
Sommerset Park home of Ayr Utd., Lochside, Braehead and Whitletts (By Mundito)

Home of Ayr United.
Always better to phone the club before flying.
they are normally very accommodating to drone flyers.
But be careful as the Pik no fly zone starts very close to back of the north stand.

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Co-ordinates: 55.46911, -4.620352 • what3words: ///repair.edge.lodge
St Andrews Ferring, Arun (By grandad1950)

St Andrews Parish Church in the West Sussex village of Ferring is a grade 1 listed building dating from around 865. It is one of the oldest churches in West Sussex

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Co-ordinates: 50.81244, -0.448047 • what3words: ///wizard.burst.depend
Ayton Castle, Scarborough (By MickeyMoo)

Ayton Castle, located near the village of West Ayton in North Yorkshire, England, is a striking example of a medieval fortified manor house. Built in the late 14th century, likely by Ralph Eure, the castle was constructed primarily for defense during a period of frequent border conflicts. Though now a ruin, its remaining stone tower and fragments of curtain walls still convey a sense of its former strength and importance. Set on a rise overlooking the River Derwent, Ayton Castle played a strategic role in the region’s history, especially during the turbulent Wars of the Roses. Today, it stands as a Scheduled Ancient Monument, offering visitors a glimpse into the architectural and military history of medieval North Yorkshire.

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Co-ordinates: 54.252, -0.485607 • what3words: ///grumbles.pretty.monorail
Steall Waterfall, Glen Nevis, Fort William South (By AlbionDrones)

The second day of our NC500 trip, after spending the first night in Fort William, an extra to our planned trip, a drive into Glen Nevis and a walk up to Steall Falls, the UK's 2nd largest waterfall.

The day was much improved over the torrential rain of the previous day, and with a long drive ahead and plenty of places planned to stop, we set off early - after a great breakfast at the Cruachan Hotel - to see the falls.

Arriving early, we had the place almost to ourselves. The drive along a twisty single-track road is not for the faint of heart, but upon arrival at the small car park, we saw only one other vehicle. The walk to the Falls is not an easy one, lots of steps, waterfalls and streams to cross and some treacherous terrain. Walking poles came in handy, good boots are essential, and a good level of balance and mobility would be recommended.

However, the reward of reaching the almost alpine valley and seeing the Falls is definitely worthwhile. I wish we had allowed ourselves more time to walk and explore - it would have been great to fly the valley up to the falls with the AVATA2, skimming over the rocks to reveal the distant falls, but time was not with us, so we decided not to fly the AVATA this time - rest assured, we will return!

Lots of areas to fly from in the valley atop the walk, however the falls can also be seen after about a 10 minute walk form the car park - in the distance at a range of about a mile or so.

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Co-ordinates: 56.77014, -4.979821 • what3words: ///clocks.grumbling.perused
Fountains Abbey, Harrogate (By D0c.Col)

Fountains Abbey is one of the most spectacular and best-preserved monastic ruins in England, located near Ripon in North Yorkshire. It’s part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as Studley Royal Park, including the Ruins of Fountains Abbey and Fountains Hall.

Founded: 1132 by 13 Benedictine monks who left St Mary’s Abbey in York seeking a simpler, more devout life as a Cistercian – known for their austerity, self-sufficiency, and agricultural innovation.

Peak Prosperity: By the 13th century, Fountains Abbey had become one of the richest monasteries in England, owning vast lands and thriving through wool production.

Dissolution: In 1539, during Henry VIII’s Dissolution of the Monasteries, the abbey was seized and closed. Its lands were sold to private owners, and the buildings fell into ruin over time.

Studley Royal Water Garden
Created in the 18th century by John Aislabie and later his son William, this landscape garden incorporates the abbey ruins into its design — an early example of Romantic landscaping. Features include ornamental lakes, canals, temples, follies, and carefully composed vistas. The combination of the abbey’s medieval ruins and the Georgian water gardens makes the site unique in Europe.

As it is a National Trust run estate TOAL is limited, however, there are a few spots on the adjacent road on by the west entrance where VLOS can be maintained that I've marked on the map.

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Co-ordinates: 54.10999, -1.580925 • what3words: ///venue.shielding.nightfall

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