The lush Ancholme Valley, where wrought iron, stone and wooden bridges cross the slow flowing river, is a paradise for walkers, ramblers and lovers of nature.
Way-marked paths take you along the river banks, from the Humber at South Ferriby to Brigg.
You can also take in unspoilt woodland walks at Broughton Woods.
The Ancholme has some of the most prolific fishing waters in eastern England, attracting many breeding birds. Boat trips run regularly from Brigg, offering a lazy afternoon on the river.
The Ancholme has many attractive and historic pedestrian bridges, including:
Horkstow Bridge (1844) two miles west of the B1204, is an unusual small suspension bridge, made of arched stone supports and wooden decking. It was designed by Sir John Rennie following the final drainage of the Ancholme Valley and enclosures.
Broughton Bridge (c.1880) is a well designed iron ‘bowstring’ bridge, with decorative ironwork and the arched timber deck carried by iron rods.
Saxby has a fine late 19th century bridge, with a lattice girder span between stone abutments.
Hibaldstow Bridge (1889) is a iron lattice girder bridge made by Porter & Co, ironfounders of Lincoln.