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Sunk Island

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Sunk Island

Sunk Island is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Ottringham, 25km from Humber Bridge.

Sunk Island is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Sunk Island 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 Sunk Island to your route.

About Sunk Island

Sunk Island is a Crown Estate village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It lies 3+1⁄2 miles (6 km) south of Ottringham and 1 mile (1.6 km) to the north of the Humber Estuary. The Greenwich Meridian passes through the east of the parish. According to the 2011 UK census, Sunk Island parish had

Read more a population of 228, an increase on the 2001 UK census figure of 224.

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Where is Sunk Island located?

Sunk Island is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.6517 latitude, -0.0841 longitude.

What is the population of Sunk Island?

Sunk Island has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.6517, -0.0841

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

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 Sunk Island

4 notable places within an hour's 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.

25 km · about 30 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.

38 km · about 45 min 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.

55 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.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Sunk Island

  • 25 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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Sunk Island.

Ottringham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 597

Patrington

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 1,501

Keyingham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 2,314

Halsham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km away

Healing

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 2,940

Grimsby

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 86,138

Thorngumbald

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 2,973

Immingham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 10,750

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