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Whatley Quarry, Frome added to Everything Else in South West by Kirky on 11/01/2024

This place has absolutely breath taking views, situated in Frome, TOAL & parking is an absolute walk in the park.

Where I’ve placed the marker, park there at the end, (if you’re driving) then to your left is an entrance to a bridal way & a small piece of woodland, you walk up through the woods & to your left it opens up to a set of about a dozen shallow steps & you have perfect 180 views at the top, it is fenced off & very safe.

Directions, head to Frome to a place called Mells, you look for a road called Knaptons Hill, do a left onto Holes lane where a few yards down the road you see a cross road with an old red telephone box there, do a left at the junction opposite the red phone box (can’t find a name of the road) single track road you will go along which comes to a dead end which is fine to park, easy to turn around too.

It was completely deserted when I was there but a breath of fresh air, I can imagine it may get people, and dog walkers in & around at times so be mindful of that, but myself & my friend who is from that area, she said it is always very quiet & many many places in the area alike, worth a visit any day !

Stunning place.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 51.23157, -2.394998 • what3words: ///amuses.makeovers.blogging

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 10/01/2024. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location.

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Hellingly Country Park, Wealden (By grandad1950)

A large public open space with lots of room to fly.
In addition to being home to Uckfield Cricket Club there are extensive woods and paths to explore.
A modern play area for children and lots of other sports facilities. Easy parking at the community centre.

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Co-ordinates: 50.88766, 0.268003 • what3words: ///trade.list.palettes

Solway Firth /River Esk, Gretna (By Trainman)

Very quiet place , small car park . Some hard standing for take off and landing .

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Co-ordinates: 54.98407, -3.070014 • what3words: ///quaking.consults.mondays

Hornsea Mere, East Riding of Yorkshire (By MickeyMoo)

Hornsea Mere is owned by Wassand Hall. It is opened to the public for numerous activities. Not sure if drone flying is allowed from the sailing club. The sailing club carpark is only opened during the day. I parked on Hull Road and took a public footpath to capture the footage. Beautiful walk in summer.
Be aware that this is a SSSI site for birds so be alert, careful with your flying.

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Co-ordinates: 53.90177, -0.177792 • what3words: ///repelled.accompany.starch

Ingbirchworh Reservoir, Barnsley (By MickeyMoo)

Parking is limited to side streets. There is a picnic area.There is surrounding footpath around the reservoir. I launched my drone from the far point of the dam wall. Be careful, road traffic use this way. Quiet at most times. Plenty of dog walkers, so be careful not to spook our four legged friends.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 53.55225, -1.677336 • what3words: ///claw.clasps.confused

Scout Dike Reservoir, Barnsley (By MickeyMoo)

Can be busy on Weekends and Bank Holidays. Parking for disabled. There is a pathway around the reservoir perimeter. I took off from the car park. Beware, Yorkshire folk are not shy about coming forward and asking about your hobby. Very friendly folk.

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Co-ordinates: 53.53999, -1.64609 • what3words: ///palms.activates.audio

Bexhill Down, Rother (By grandad1950)

A large multi use open space to the north of Bexhill on Sea. Lots of space to fly.

Good views across the town, the downs and the coast.

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Co-ordinates: 50.84768, 0.461782 • what3words: ///dimes.cuts.discouraged

St Thomas à Becket Church Ruins, Calderdale (By Bilbo)

Parking spots can be found in the village but the streets are narrow, so I recommend parking on the road just before the schools as you enter Heptonstall.

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Co-ordinates: 53.74893, -2.021518 • what3words: ///tangling.brimmed.salt

Levisham, Ryedale (By D0c.Col)

The village is recorded as a very small settlement in the Domesday Book of 1086.The name of the village was first recorded in 1086 as Leuecen, and it derives from Old Norse, meaning the farmstead of Leofgeat's people. It is believed to have moved location due to the Black Death in the 14th century. The Church of St Mary, a grade II* listed building which dates to the 11th century, is now isolated from the current village, and is thought to mark the site of a Deserted Medieval Village. The church fell into disuse in the 1950s, though burials continue, and the main place of Anglican worship is the Church of St John the Baptist, which is in Levisham village, some 2,600 feet (800 m) away from St Mary's.

Between 1974 and 2023 the village was part of the district of Ryedale.

The Shirehorse Inn, is an excellent place to call in during a circular walk along the Tabular Hills, and Skelton Tower and the Hole of Horcum beckons in the distance.

The Horseshoe Inn, does a great Sunday Lunch and parking is easy anywhere down it's main street.

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Co-ordinates: 54.30445, -0.721143 • what3words: ///private.maddening.posts

Egerton Park Bexhill, Rother (By grandad1950)

A fine park just a couple of minutes from Bexhill On Sea beach. Good facilities including a lake, tennis club, bowls club, play areas for kids and a good cup of coffee at the Cafe.

Lots of space and plenty to photograph but I expect it could get busy on a sunny weekend

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Co-ordinates: 50.83766, 0.464158 • what3words: ///loses.play.ruins

Holy Trinity Church, Leven, East Riding of Yorkshire (By CutThroatJake)

A casual request to the Church Warden, a neighbour, confirmed the church has no problems with drone flights outside of service times.
All the green area shown is church land.

Land owner permission obtained.

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Co-ordinates: 53.89189, -0.31769 • what3words: ///bravo.succumbs.radar

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