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Newark Priory added to Historic Buildings in South East by Ned on 13/11/2020

Newark Priory is a ruined priory on an island surrounded by the River Wey and its former leat (the Abbey Stream) near the boundary of the village (parish lands) of Ripley and Pyrford in Surrey, England. Established between 1189-1199, Newark Priory exists as ruins today and is a scheduled monument and a Grade I listed building. This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.

GETTING THERE
There is a small, free car park on Newark Lane just to the south of the Priory before you get to the bridge. Walk from there, over the bridge and take a right down the footpath at the Wey Navigation. This footpath is under the control of the National Trust. About a quarter of a mile down the path, there's a lock.

I plonked myself down on a mooring post at the lock and filmed the priory from there. It's a popular footpath, lots of dog walkers... no one challenged me... maybe I was just lucky.

Note that is is nigh on impossible to maintain VLOS when flying from the lock, so take along a couple of observers like I did.

Ned

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Co-ordinates: 51.30891, -0.506822 • what3words: ///market.table.reader

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 13/11/2020. 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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