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Drone Rules for Grafham Water
Huntingdon, England (england)
• United Kingdom
Grafham Water, United Kingdom
Lat: 52.3024 • Lng: -0.320806
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May 28, 2026 2:39 AM
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• Added Grafham Water ground restriction based on explicit Anglian Water public safety and asset management regulations.
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Your proposed rule edit for Grafham Water has been approved. The detailed information you've provided aligns with Anglian Water's policies and enhances the clarity of the rule. The proposed outline accurately represents the restricted area, and the inclusion of the new source strengthens the rule's validity.
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- https://anglianwaterparks.co.uk/faqs — Official Anglian Water Parks visitor rules database explicitly detailing the blanket prohibition of drone flights.
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- Strategic water utility infrastructure and park boundary (2nm radius circle); landowner ground policy in effect.
| Field | Before | After |
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| Flight status | Unknown | Permission |
| Summary | — | NO DRONE FLIGHTS. Anglian Water policy strictly prohibits visitor drone take-off, landing, and operation across the reservoir park. |
| Mapped shapes | — | be36dc8f-9af0-4bd9-a8a7-cfa92401e64b |
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## Landowner Policy & Site Rules * Drone operations—including launching, landing, or operating on the ground—are strictly prohibited across the Grafham Water site without formal authorization. * The reservoir estate, surrounding tracks, and visitor parklands are private property owned and managed by Anglian Water Services Ltd, who enforces a public safety restriction on personal drone usage. * Operating an unmanned aircraft from the ground here without explicit prior written consent constitutes trespassing on operational utility land. ## Strategic Priority & Infrastructure * Grafham Water is a major, high-priority public water supply reservoir and a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). * The site features busy public trails, water sports facilities, and critical open water infrastructure. Ground rules are strictly maintained to protect visitor safety, safeguard physical assets, and prevent disturbance to the sensitive wildlife populations that populate the nature reserve margins. ## Operational Security Protocols * Active land monitoring and routine patrols are carried out by Anglian Water park staff and site wardens. * Any unauthorized drone operators identified operating from the ground will be approached, instructed to safely land their aircraft immediately, and requested to leave the property. * Persistent non-compliance or hazardous flying near visitor centres, public paths, or operational assets will be reported directly to local law enforcement. ## Permissions & Exceptions * Ground permissions are entirely unavailable for all recreational, amateur, and hobbyist drone flyers. * Exceptions are strictly reserved for commercial utility surveys, official asset structural inspections, or pre-approved professional media productions. * Professional pilots requiring access must contact Anglian Water directly well in advance to apply for formal written consent, submit a detailed flight plan, and provide proof of valid CAA operational authorization alongside comprehensive public liability insurance.
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+ ## Landowner Policy & Site Rules + * Drone operations—including launching, landing, or operating on the ground—are strictly prohibited across the Grafham Water site without formal authorization. + * The reservoir estate, surrounding tracks, and visitor parklands are private property owned and managed by Anglian Water Services Ltd, who enforces a public safety restriction on personal drone usage. + * Operating an unmanned aircraft from the ground here without explicit prior written consent constitutes trespassing on operational utility land. + + ## Strategic Priority & Infrastructure + * Grafham Water is a major, high-priority public water supply reservoir and a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). + * The site features busy public trails, water sports facilities, and critical open water infrastructure. Ground rules are strictly maintained to protect visitor safety, safeguard physical assets, and prevent disturbance to the sensitive wildlife populations that populate the nature reserve margins. + + ## Operational Security Protocols + * Active land monitoring and routine patrols are carried out by Anglian Water park staff and site wardens. + * Any unauthorized drone operators identified operating from the ground will be approached, instructed to safely land their aircraft immediately, and requested to leave the property. + * Persistent non-compliance or hazardous flying near visitor centres, public paths, or operational assets will be reported directly to local law enforcement. + + ## Permissions & Exceptions + * Ground permissions are entirely unavailable for all recreational, amateur, and hobbyist drone flyers. + * Exceptions are strictly reserved for commercial utility surveys, official asset structural inspections, or pre-approved professional media productions. + * Professional pilots requiring access must contact Anglian Water directly well in advance to apply for formal written consent, submit a detailed flight plan, and provide proof of valid CAA operational authorization alongside comprehensive public liability insurance.