Painswick Beacon, Stroud - Added to Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in South West

I have just added this to the map of places to fly your drone at Drone Scene:

These shots were taken near the quarry - although if you travel to the Beacon point you will be greeted with 360 degree views across the Severn Vale to the Forest of Dean and north beyond Gloucester. It’s about 920ft above sea level. You can get some great shots of the surrounding area and hillfort.

Highly recommended for sunrise and sunsets. There are plenty of places to take off and land, with parking nearby.

Note - This is also an active golf course, so stand near the edges if you are unsure of the course layout - it is also popular with dog walkers, so would recommend early morning or later in the afternoon to avoid peak times.

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 27/12/2025. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location. Landowner permission may be required before taking off.

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Thanks for adding this one to the map @FrameTheSky :smiley:

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