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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.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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Heighington
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Heighington
Heighington is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Bracebridge Heath, 56km from Spurn Point.
Heighington is in England, United Kingdom, with about 6,400 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Bracebridge Heath, about 5 km away.
Heighington ( HAY-ing-tən) is a village and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated about 4 miles (6 km) south-east of Lincoln. In the 2001 Census the population of the parish was recorded as 2,918 in 1,203 households.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Heighington?
Within an hour or so of Heighington: Lincoln Cathedral (6 km), PF International Kart Circuit (24 km), Cadwell Park (29 km), Humber Bridge (55 km).
Are there any good drives near Heighington?
The nearest famous roads are Monsal Trail, Snake Pass and Woodhead Pass.
Where is Heighington?
Heighington is in England, United Kingdom, about 5 km from Bracebridge Heath.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 6,414
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 53.2124, -0.4590
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 Heighington
5 notable places within an hour's 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.
24 km · about 25 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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
bridge
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.
55 km · about 65 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.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Heighington
- 55 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.
- 77 kmCurbar EdgeA gritstone escarpment above the Derwent valley with sweeping views and long-established bouldering and climbing.
- 77 kmFroggatt EdgeA wooded gritstone edge north of Curbar, home to classic climbs and an easy level walk along the escarpment top.
- 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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