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Stonehenge added to Monuments in South West by macspite on 03/09/2020

The guys that built Stonehenge picked a very bad site for drone flying.

The Larkhill danger area almost covers the monument itself and much of the land bot under flight restriction or military air traffic zones is owned by the drone-unfriendly National Trust.

The take off / landing point I have marked is on a BOAT, specifically AMES12, Wiltshire County Council designated Byway Open To All Traffic. So you can legally drive either north or south of the A303 on the byway,

I chose the southerly part of the byway. 80 metres from the A303 there is room to both turn a car round and to park it to the side of the byway. The northern route would presumably be as easy but it brings you closer to what may be over-zealous security.
The BOAT can be seen in the short video (taken for a Grey Arrows competition)

There is a very useful thread on Grey Arrows started by ianinlondon about flying around the Salisbury Plain monuments.

If you do go probably best to check the sunrise / sunset times and the times the monument is open. A golden hour flight without people in shot could be a nice experience!

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 51.17886, -1.826155 • what3words: ///workbook.remark.galloping

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 09/08/2020. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location.

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Co-ordinates: 54.59134, -7.051898 • what3words: ///swept.daunted.egging

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Co-ordinates: 54.58822, -7.042083 • what3words: ///identity.pins.blanking

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Co-ordinates: 54.58989, -7.036743 • what3words: ///grape.masts.enhances

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.

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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

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