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Chalbury Hillfort is an Iron Age hillfort about 1 mile south-east of the village of Bincombe, in Dorset. It is a scheduled monument.

The site is in a strategic position, 380 feet above sea level; Weymouth Bay is about 1.5 miles (to the south. The hill is an outcrop of the Dorset Ridgeway.

The hillfort defences were started sometime during the 5th century BC. Over 70 hut circles and numerous storage pits have been traced in the interior The fort was very-likely the scene of bitter resistance to the Roman advance through the area when it is assumed occupation of the fort ended after a heavy defeat.

There are many barrows and tumuli in the neighbourhood, including 2 Bronze Age round barrows at the centre of the fort itself, one of which contained a cremation burial.

There are medieval strip lynchets surrounding the fort, and running into the rampart on the north side.

A good location to explore from the air and on foot. Parking was a small lay-by by a disused barn directly opposite a footpath leading off up to the fort.

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Co-ordinates: 50.65311, -2.433386 • what3words: ///listed.damage.existence

The Hardy Monument (sometimes referred to as Hardy's Monument) is a 72-foot-high monument on the summit of Black Down near Portesham in Dorset. It was erected in 1844 by public subscription in memory of Vice Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy, flag captain of Admiral Lord Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar.

The site for the monument, a hill overlooking the English Channel, was chosen because the Hardy family wanted a monument which could be used as a landmark for shipping. The monument has been shown on navigational charts since 1846 and is visible from a distance of 60 miles

From the top of the monument at a height of 850 feet above sea level it is possible on a clear day to see the coast from Start Point, Devon to St. Catherine's Point on the Isle of Wight, both of which are 56 miles distant – it’s a good location to fly a drone then as you can imagine as the views on a clear day are fantastic

It has been owned by National Trust since 1938 and was designated as a grade II listed building in 1956.

There’s a car park on site, with TOAL from a public footpath alongside the monument

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Co-ordinates: 50.68653, -2.549214 • what3words: ///angry.faces.managers

Sherborne old castle was originally a 12th-century bishop’s palace constructed as the fortified palace of Roger de Caen, Bishop of Salisbury and Chancellor of England.
In the early 1140s, the castle was captured by Robert Earl of Gloucester . It became the home of Sir Walter Raleigh (the English explorer and great favourite of Queen Elizabeth I).

The castle was later a powerful Royalist base and saw fierce fighting during the Civil War. Oliver Cromwell set out to capture the castle, which he described as 'malicious and mischievous'. It fell in 1645 after a fierce eleven-day siege

Its now managed by English Heritage

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Co-ordinates: 50.94944, -2.501857 • what3words: ///submitted.refer.chats

Sherborne New Castle is a 16th-century Tudor mansion southeast of Sherborne in Dorset.

Originally built by Sir Walter Raleigh as Sherborne Lodge, and extended in the 1620s, it stands in a 1,200-acre park which formed a small part of the 15,000-acre Digby estate.

Back in the 17th century, during Raleigh's imprisonment in the Tower of London, King James leased the estate to Robert Carr and then sold it to Sir John Digby, 1st Earl of Bristol in 1617. In the 1620s, the Digby family added four wings to the original lodge Raleigh has built forming the mansion now known as Sherborne New Castle.

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Co-ordinates: 50.94583, -2.500591 • what3words: ///dialects.tadpoles.dilute

Sherborne has been described as the most attractive town in Dorset, with some of the buildings dating back to the 15th century.

It’s abbey, otherwise known as the Abbey Church of St. Mary the Virgin, is a Church of England church.

It was formerly a Saxon Catholic cathedral (705–1075) and a Benedictine abbey church (998–1539), before becoming a Church of England parish church in 1539 during the dissolution of the monasteries.

It is a Grade 1 listed building.

Parking was in a row of parking spaces outside the local police station - no restrictions before 0930 and one hour time limit thereafter

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Co-ordinates: 50.94661, -2.516534 • what3words: ///sizes.estuaries.welcome

A surprisingly interesting Sussex village that claims 59 listed buildings. Well worth a stroll with the famous Ouse Valley Viaduct just a few minutes away.

Not a lot of parking space but lots of room to fly.

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Co-ordinates: 51.05765, -0.132966 • what3words: ///processes.boots.brew

This particular tree covered round barrow is at the bottom of the photo and lies between the road and the east side of Came Wood. The trees on and around it were planted in 1740

This hilltop site is one of the more impressive of a number of tombs hereby, with its nearest other neighbour being 70 yards southeast of here. This was one of Dorset’s early tribal meeting places

In 1858 four internments were discovered in the mound after excavation one of which had a necklace of amber beads, two of which had gold casings.

Look East and you face towards a line of 5 round barrows, with the bank barrow just beyond.

In May 2025, this was the location of the first recorded crop circle of the season

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Co-ordinates: 50.66807, -2.427131 • what3words: ///indicated.pill.commoners

A small village in Sussex with lots of space to fly at the recreation ground

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Co-ordinates: 50.99351, -0.052822 • what3words: ///putty.comet.hero

A windy, cold, and sunny spring day, and a chance to make the trip to see Dun Dornaigil Broch - 10 miles down a single track road in either direction, through deserted wilderness and the beauty of nature.

The broch - an ancient Iron Age home - is located in a stunning spot and would have been an impressive structure; it still is, even in its ruinous state. Worth the effort to visit and to soak up the tranquil atmosphere...

There is a small layby to park in, suitable for a couple of cars, and TOAL opportunities all around the Broch.

It is within EGR610, so fly only when it is inactive - check out the Low Fly Timetable, the day we were there, flying was finished for 3pm, and we arrived here at 345pm.

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Co-ordinates: 58.3663, -4.639068 • what3words: ///revamped.huddling.revives

Parked in RSPB Rainham Marshes carpark and followed Thames footpath towards QE2 Bridge. Will need to go on road approx 1/2 mile and veer of to the right heading again along footpath.
You can park roadside if car park is shut and follow towards Thames path until you reach old jetty that may require some climbing.
What3Word position:
///humans.chains.total

No visible power lines but railway behind location but great views of QE2 Bridge and ships jetties where lorries load.

No unrestricted flight zone. Would be definitely good in early morning at dawn as facing East.

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Co-ordinates: 51.47578, 0.241655 • what3words: ///ramp.fortunate.likely