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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.
28 km · about 30 min drive
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Scotter
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Scotter
Scotter is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Messingham, 53km from Spurn Point.
Scotter is in England, United Kingdom, with about 2,900 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Messingham, about 4 km away.
Scotter is a large village and civil parish in West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England, situated between Scunthorpe and Gainsborough.
The population of the parish was recorded as 2,591 in the 2001 census, increasing to 3,065 at the 2011 census.
The parish church is dedicated to St Peter. It is in the Scotter with EastRead more
Ferry ecclesiastical parish in the Scotton and Scotter Group of parishes, in the Manlake Deanery. Other churches in the group are Scotton and Northorpe. On the other side of Trent is the Deanery of Axholme. The village has several shops, a village hall, a community centre, and a primary school. The school has approximately 280 pupils of age range 4–11. The village hall was opened on 12 July 1985 by Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Scotter?
Within an hour or so of Scotter: Humber Bridge (28 km), Lincoln Cathedral (31 km), Cadwell Park (46 km), PF International Kart Circuit (51 km).
Are there any good drives near Scotter?
The nearest famous roads are Monsal Trail, Holme Moss and Woodhead Pass.
Where is Scotter?
Scotter is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Messingham.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 2,865
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 53.4965, -0.6743
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 Scotter
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.
31 km · about 35 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.
46 km · about 55 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.
51 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.
52 km · about 60 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.
53 km · about 60 min drive
cathedral
York Minster
One of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe, famous for its medieval stained glass.
58 km · about 65 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.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Scotter
9 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 28 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.
- 65 kmHigger TorA flat-topped gritstone tor above Burbage Valley, looking across to the Iron Age hillfort of Carl Wark.
- 67 kmCurbar EdgeA gritstone escarpment above the Derwent valley with sweeping views and long-established bouldering and climbing.
- 67 kmFroggatt EdgeA wooded gritstone edge north of Curbar, home to classic climbs and an easy level walk along the escarpment top.
- 69 kmBamford EdgeA short gritstone edge with what many consider the finest view in the Peak District, straight down onto Ladybower Reservoir.
- 74 kmMonsal TrailAn 8.5-mile traffic-free walking and cycling route along a former railway through the Wye valley, passing through four lit tunnels.
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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