Boat Trips
Daily boat trips were a common sight on the Ancholme in the Brigg area between 1999 and 2003, and proved to be hugely successful. The services however ended soon after 2003. Many local people, committees and businesses hope to restore these trips in the near future, possibly with the help of The Prince's Trust charity. Local businesses are also planning to raise money to launch a 'River Taxi' service in the area. It is quite easy for vessels on the Ancholme to exit the river at South Ferriby and enter the Humber. From the Humber, a vessel can access many other major waterways leading to the larger towns of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, as well as to the North Sea.
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