Handy Cross, Devon

England

Handy Cross forms part of Bideford's eastern suburbs in North Devon, positioned where the A386 meets local connecting roads. Most visitors arrive via the A386 from Okehampton or the A361 from Barnstaple and the M5 corridor. The area benefits from North Devon's mild maritime climate and has access to over 30 EV charging points nearby. The settlement's name derives from its historical role as a crossroads for old packhorse routes.