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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.
20 km · about 25 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Scunthorpe is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Gunness, 20km from Humber Bridge.
Scunthorpe is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 81,576, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Scunthorpe sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Scunthorpe to your route.
Scunthorpe () is an industrial town in Lincolnshire, England, and the county's third most populous settlement after Lincoln and Grimsby, with a population of 81,286 in 2021. It is the administrative centre and largest settlement of the North Lincolnshire district. Scunthorpe lies north of Lincoln and is betweenRead more
Grimsby to the east and Doncaster to the west, while Hull is to the north-east via the Humber Bridge.
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Scunthorpe is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.5791 latitude, -0.6544 longitude.
Scunthorpe has a population of approximately 81,576 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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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.
20 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
Stunning Gothic cathedral that was the tallest building in the world for over 200 years, dominating the Lincoln skyline from its hilltop perch.
39 km · about 45 min drive
cafe
One of Yorkshire's most famous biker cafes near Sherburn-in-Elmet, hosting regular bike nights and rallies.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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.
48 km · about 55 min drive
racetrack
Known as the mini-Nurburgring, this Lincolnshire circuit features dramatic hills including The Mountain where bikes and cars go airborne.
49 km · about 55 min drive
cathedral
One of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe, famous for its medieval stained glass.
51 km · about 60 min drive
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Medieval York street where overhanging timber-framed shops nearly touch across the lane, some dating to the 14th century. Once a row of butchers' shops; the meat-hooks and wide sill-boards survive.
51 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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