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
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.
I’ve been trying to fly here for years. Finally got round to it and flew my MP3.
I was quite nervous though. Not too sure why. Decided to choose my TOAL as shown on the Map. This is by the road side (adjacent to a locked gate) and in view of traffic for a couple of seconds as they pass the TOAL. location. (51.31006,-0.51072). I had my Pre-Flight Report (Drone Assist - Altitude Angels), my Onsite Survey Check List, GADC Insurance Policy Number, A1/A3 Operator Card, even wearing my Hi-Vis Jacket to look more professional. All went well. 2 flights with a few pics and some 4k30/60 videos.
Car Parking was excellent. Small Car Park, I guess for around 15 cars (51.30514, -0.50982 / gang.list.rank). Used mainly for hikers and river sports people. Only a 5min walk from there to the TOAL.
Flights were uneventful in terms of issues. Some geese grazing near the TOAL. Sometimes I have seen cattle, but not today. There is a tree adjacent to the Priory which seems to be home to a flock of blackbirds. Noticed them prior to TO. But, no problems. A couple flew close then left me alone.
