10 Incredible Photos Of Britain From Above

The following images, currently on display at The Royal Geographical Society headquarters in London, capture the astounding diversity of Britain’s geography from the air. The pictures selected for the exhibition demonstrate how natural and man-made forces play their part in shaping the country’s landscapes, ranging from the magnificent archipelagos of Scotland to colourful recreational sites like Southend-on-Sea’s Adventure Island amusement park. Check our pick of the most epic shots below.

Felixstowe, Suffolk

Bass Rock, Firth of Forth, Scotland

Longleat Maze, Wiltshire

Chesil Beach, Dorset

St Kilda, Western Isles, Scotland

Cottam Power Station, Nottinghamshire

Hampton Court, Richmond upon Thames, Surrey

Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales

Suilven, Inverpolly, Scotland

Dr Rita Gardner, Director of The Royal Geographical Society, said: ‘The exhibition offers a fantastic opportunity for visitors to see Britain’s incredible natural and human landscapes from a unique perspective. Intricate patterns, often hidden at ground level, are revealed in our aerial images, and the environmental, social and economic forces that create our diverse landscapes are exposed and explained.’

Britain from the Air will be on display in the Society’s Pavilion and gardens in South Kensington, London, until 12 July.
By Grace Beard

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