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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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Hedon
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Hedon
Hedon is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Burstwick, 27km from Spurn Point.
Hedon is in England, United Kingdom, with about 10,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Burstwick, about 4 km away.
Hedon is a town and civil parish in Holderness in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles (8 km) east of Hull city centre. It lies to the north of the A1033 road at the crossroads of the B1240 and B1362 roads.
It is particularly noted for the parish church of St. Augustine, known asRead more
the 'King of Holderness', which is a Grade I listed building.
At the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 6,881, a decrease from the 2011 UK census figure of 7,100,
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What is there to see near Hedon?
Within an hour or so of Hedon: Humber Bridge (17 km), Spurn Point (27 km), Flamborough Head (42 km), Seaways Cafe (44 km).
Are there any good drives near Hedon?
The nearest famous roads are Rosedale Chimney Bank, Holme Moss and Woodhead Pass.
Where is Hedon?
Hedon is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Burstwick.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 10,358
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 53.7396, -0.1966
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 Hedon
6 notable places within an hour's 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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Flamborough Head
A chalk headland of stacks, arches and caves on the East Yorkshire coast, with two lighthouses and huge seabird colonies nearby.
42 km · about 50 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.
44 km · about 50 min drive
natural wonder
RSPB Bempton Cliffs
Chalk cliffs hosting half a million seabirds in season, including England's largest mainland gannet colony and thousands of puffins.
45 km · about 50 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.
48 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Hedon
12 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 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.
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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