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PF International Kart Circuit
One of the world's leading kart tracks, in Lincolnshire, host of the CIK-FIA World Karting Championship and the track where many British Formula One drivers began.
28 km · about 30 min drive
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Boughton
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Boughton
Boughton is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Edwinstowe, 30km from Lincoln Cathedral.
Boughton is in England, United Kingdom, with about 10,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Edwinstowe, about 5 km away.
Boughton is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Ollerton and Boughton, in the Newark and Sherwood district, in Nottinghamshire, England, two miles east of the town of New Ollerton. In 1961 the parish had a population of 1374. On 11 November 1996 the civil parish was abolished and merged with theRead more
civil parish of Ollerton to form the new civil parish of "Ollerton and Boughton".
Boughton windmill was located close to the present B6381 road (grid reference SK673684).
The parish church is St Matthew's Church, Boughton.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Boughton?
Within an hour or so of Boughton: PF International Kart Circuit (28 km), Lincoln Cathedral (30 km), Great British Car Journey (37 km), Matlock Bath Motorcycle Strip (39 km).
Are there any good drives near Boughton?
The nearest famous roads are Monsal Trail, Snake Pass and Woodhead Pass.
Where is Boughton?
Boughton is in England, United Kingdom, about 5 km from Edwinstowe.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 10,120
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 53.2000, -0.9833
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Boughton
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
Lincoln Cathedral
Stunning Gothic cathedral that was the tallest building in the world for over 200 years, dominating the Lincoln skyline from its hilltop perch.
30 km · about 35 min drive
museum
Great British Car Journey
Interactive museum in Ambergate telling the story of the British car industry through 130+ vehicles, from Austin 7 to Aston Martin: many of which you can actually drive on site.
37 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Matlock Bath Motorcycle Strip
The entire riverside parade at Matlock Bath transforms into the UK's most famous bike meet every sunny weekend.
39 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Chatsworth House
Magnificent stately home of the Duke of Devonshire set in expansive parkland, housing one of Europe's most significant art collections.
42 km · about 50 min drive
film location
Chatsworth House (Pemberley)
The Derbyshire seat of the Dukes of Devonshire is Pemberley in the 2005 Pride and Prejudice and appears in The Duchess.
42 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Curbar Edge
A gritstone escarpment above the Derwent valley with sweeping views and long-established bouldering and climbing.
42 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Froggatt Edge
A wooded gritstone edge north of Curbar, home to classic climbs and an easy level walk along the escarpment top.
43 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Boughton
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 42 kmCurbar EdgeA gritstone escarpment above the Derwent valley with sweeping views and long-established bouldering and climbing.
- 43 kmFroggatt EdgeA wooded gritstone edge north of Curbar, home to classic climbs and an easy level walk along the escarpment top.
- 44 kmHigger TorA flat-topped gritstone tor above Burbage Valley, looking across to the Iron Age hillfort of Carl Wark.
- 48 kmMonsal TrailAn 8.5-mile traffic-free walking and cycling route along a former railway through the Wye valley, passing through four lit tunnels.
- 50 kmMonsal HeadA viewpoint above the Wye valley looking down on the five-arch Headstone Viaduct, now carrying the Monsal Trail.
- 50 kmBamford EdgeA short gritstone edge with what many consider the finest view in the Peak District, straight down onto Ladybower Reservoir.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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