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Humber Bridge
Vast single-span suspension bridge over the Humber estuary near Hull: the world's longest of its kind for 16 years after opening in 1981, with a 2.2km crossing that still feels like flying over water.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Brigg
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Brigg
Brigg is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Scawby, 40km from Spurn Point.
Brigg is in England, United Kingdom, with about 6,800 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Scawby, about 4 km away.
Brigg (/'brɪg/) is a market town and civil parish in the North Lincolnshire district, in Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 5,076 in the 2001 UK census, the population increased to 5,626 at the 2011 census. The town lies at the junction of the River Ancholme and east–west transport routes across northernRead more
Lincolnshire. As a formerly important local centre, the town's full name of Glanford Brigg is reflected in the surrounding area and former local government district of the same name. The town's urban area includes the neighbouring hamlet of Scawby Brook.
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What is there to see near Brigg?
Within an hour or so of Brigg: Humber Bridge (17 km), Lincoln Cathedral (35 km), Cadwell Park (39 km), Spurn Point (40 km).
Are there any good drives near Brigg?
The nearest famous roads are Monsal Trail, Holme Moss and Woodhead Pass.
Where is Brigg?
Brigg is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Scawby.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 6,787
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 53.5520, -0.4921
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 Brigg
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.
35 km · about 40 min drive
racetrack
Cadwell Park
Known as the mini-Nurburgring, this Lincolnshire circuit features dramatic hills including The Mountain where bikes and cars go airborne.
39 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
Spurn Point
A three-mile sand spit curling into the Humber estuary, cut off from the mainland by tidal washovers and reachable on foot at low tide.
40 km · about 45 min drive
cafe
Seaways Cafe
Famous bikers' cafe at Fridaythorpe on the rolling B1251 through the Yorkshire Wolds, drawing hundreds of motorcycles and sports cars on summer weekends for its renowned breakfasts.
53 km · about 60 min drive
cafe
Squires Cafe Bar
One of Yorkshire's most famous biker cafes near Sherburn-in-Elmet, hosting regular bike nights and rallies.
58 km · about 65 min drive
racetrack
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.
58 km · about 65 min drive
cathedral
York Minster
One of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe, famous for its medieval stained glass.
60 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Brigg
5 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 17 kmHumber BridgeVast single-span suspension bridge over the Humber estuary near Hull: the world's longest of its kind for 16 years after opening in 1981, with a 2.2km crossing that still feels like flying over water.
- 78 kmHigger TorA flat-topped gritstone tor above Burbage Valley, looking across to the Iron Age hillfort of Carl Wark.
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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