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The water tower is a Grade II listed building. Built in 1909 by Major Philip Hunloke to serve the Bucknell Manor estate and the village of Bucknell. It was used until the 1950s when mains water was installed. The tower, often referred to as Trow Pool water tower, is very prominent on the M40 between junctions 9 and 10 at SP 54860 24800.Public car park just off the main road approaching the tower. Take care not to block the farmer's gate. There is also a lake if you walk on from the tower. Please note beyond the lake is Ardley Quarry Woods. Flying is possible there but it's a cautionary zone so be aware of your surroundings. The Tower is also close to the M40 so take care not to overfly.
Land owner permission not required.
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Co-ordinates: 51.91909, -1.203917 • what3words: ///sprouted.nets.shuttling
This is a fascinating area of Manchester with lots of historic and modern architecture and infrastructure, and great views of the city centre.I've used two take-off-and-landing points:https://what3words.com/steps.rapid.aboveThis is a quite little path down from the main street, nobody else was there for the duration of two flights. I would not use this location late at night as it is unlit and anti-social behaviour could be expected.https://what3words.com/sorry.achieving.resortThis is a canal-side path with benches for seating. It is close to a number of businesses and may only be practical at quiet times. I used it late on a quiet evening and was not approached at all.Hazards: this is often a busy area for pedestrians. Note that many of the boats on the canal are used as homes, and there are several businesses and domestic buildings in close proximity. There can also be bird-life (seagulls and geese while I was there).
Land owner permission requirements unknown.
Co-ordinates: 53.4745, -2.256494 • what3words: ///woven.useful.palace
Co-ordinates: 53.08905, -1.4425 • what3words: ///converter.refuses.shuttered
I was passing here traveling between work sites. There are quite a few laybys on the road running around the reservoir so I just used one of these. The road itself was very quiet but timed my TOAL to avoid all traffic and passersby. Also a few picnic sites and footpaths in the area but not sure of permission actor these. Lovely area and well worth a visit!
Co-ordinates: 54.8539, -1.956968 • what3words: ///enjoyable.screening.starter
Co-ordinates: 52.32558, -0.597864 • what3words: ///outbid.kickbacks.year
you can park in the ca rpark and walk easily to this spot it's nice and flat so wheel chair access shouldn't be a problem.The village is pleasant with a cafe so refreshments are available
Co-ordinates: 53.9967, -2.844465 • what3words: ///highbrow.correctly.bothered
Marker is the car park for Harlow Town Park. Harlow Council have no bylaws in place for Drones. A popular location with the public, care must be taken to abide by the CAA rules.
Co-ordinates: 51.778, 0.102468 • what3words: ///dices.daisy.urban
Fantastic stretch of beach, with good opportunities for filming the pier and the Victorian cliff lift. No permission required to fly between mean high and low water on beach. Plenty of free parking in the side streets in town - just be prepared to tackle a fair few steps getting to and from the beach!
Co-ordinates: 54.58727, -0.97626 • what3words: ///racetrack.steeped.advances
If you're wishing to fly on the estate bear in mind that they are currently open Thursday and Sundays so those days are out and permission must be gained. In the first instance contact Julie at the Estate Office, number is on their website.
Land owner permission obtained.
Co-ordinates: 52.52102, 1.672884 • what3words: ///salads.jokers.grounding
Outstanding spot for fly bys over baiter park, poole park, the old quay, whitecliff park, salterns marina, and not forgetting brownsea Island if you have the balls!Loads of watercraft to follow including jet skis, sailboats, sunseekers, container ships and the ferry to France if you time it right!Big open spaces ideal for practice
Co-ordinates: 50.71088, -1.973086 • what3words: ///paths.prom.lately
Drive through Rockley Park to the boat club at the end of the road. Great views across Lytchett Bay, towards the mouth of Wareham River and to the islands in the harbour. Top spot in day and for sunsets. Does sometimes get busy in day. Be brave, fly over water!
Co-ordinates: 50.71905, -2.040561 • what3words: ///slip.twigs.tidy
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