Welcome to Handy Cross

Handy Cross is a small village located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of High Wycombe and is known for its excellent transport links. The M40 motorway runs through the village, providing easy access to London and Birmingham. The village is also home to a large park and ride facility, which is used by commuters travelling to London.

Handy Cross is a popular destination for visitors due to its close proximity to the Chiltern Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The hills offer a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling and horse riding. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Handy Cross House. The house was built in the 18th century and is now used as a conference centre.

Despite its small size, Handy Cross has a thriving community. The village is home to a number of local businesses, including shops, pubs and restaurants. The village also has a primary school, a community centre and a sports club. The sports club offers a range of activities, including football, cricket and tennis. The village is also home to a number of community events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 7.1°C

Feels Like: 4.1°C

Wind: 10.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Chepping View Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Kirsty Elliott And Mrs Victoria Morris	Cressex Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP12 4PR 01494535564 School Website
Cressex Community School Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Khaiam Shabbir	Holmers Lane High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP12 4QA 01494437729 School Website
John Hampden Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tracey Hartley	Marlow Hill High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 1SZ 01494529589 School Website
Kite Ridge School A Specialist Boarding Pru Pupil Referral Unit Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Steven Sneesby	Verney Avenue High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP12 3NE 01494448497 School Website
Chiltern Wood School Community Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Rachel Chapman	Verney Avenue High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP12 3NE 01494532621 School Website
Wycombe High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Renyard	Marlow Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 1TB 01494523961 School Website
St Michael's Catholic School Academy Converter Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Baker	Daws Hill Lane High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 1PW 1494535196 School Website
Abbey View Primary Academy Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms M Mirza	Kennedy Avenue High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 1BX 1494939830 School Website
Castlefield School Foundation School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Kann	The Middle Way High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP12 3LE 01494436018 School Website
Booker Hill School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stuart Ball	Field Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP12 4LR 01494521646 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
High Wycombe Amersham Hill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 6NN 1.79 Miles

Marlow Station Approach, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1NT 2.57 Miles

Bourne End Station Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5QH 3.33 Miles

Cookham Station Hill, Cookham, Berkshire, SL6 9BP 4.09 Miles

Saunderton Slough Lane, Saunderton, Buckinghamshire, HP14 4LJ 5.27 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Budget Cars 01494 520520 Unit 2 Chiltern Works, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3RB 1.13 Miles
M S Cars 01494 538100 9 The Coppice, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4SA 1.15 Miles
Global Executive Cars 01494 538900 158 Chairborough Rd, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3HW 1.18 Miles
Links Cars 01494 526339 10 Fraser Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4RP 1.18 Miles
Bell Cars 01494 444484 1 Lincoln Rd, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3RL 1.19 Miles
Bucks Vehicle Hire 01494 445959 Unit F Clay Lane Farm, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 3DT 1.23 Miles
Chiltern Cars 01494 442434 36 Kingsley Crescent, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2UL 1.25 Miles
Kaz Cars 01494 439999 143 Bookerhill Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4EU 1.28 Miles
Carrington Cars 01494 464676 4 Sabina Close, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3HF 1.38 Miles
Tiger Taxis Ltd 01494 461111 99 Rutland Ave, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3JQ 1.40 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Handy Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lansdowne Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asda Stores No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Waitrose No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:45
Verney Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marlow Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
School Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holmers Farm Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lancaster Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Cressex Lane Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Carverhill Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coronation Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halifax Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
High Heavans Marlow Bottom No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burroughs Grove Wycombe Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dashwood Pcn 01494 415788	Cressex Health Centre Hanover Hse,Coronation Rd High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP12 3PP
Cressex Health Centre 01494 415788	Cressex Health Centre Coronation Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP12 3PP
Wye Valley Surgery 01494 521044	Wycombe Hospital Queen Alexandra Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 2TT
Desborough Surgery 01494 526006	The Surgery 65 Desborough Avenue High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 2SD
Riverside Surgery 01494 526500	The Riverside Surgery George Street High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 2RZ

Local Stores

Downley
Plomer Green Lane
Downley
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP13 5TN
01494 526179
Store Website
2.51 miles

	Open	Close
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SPAR - High Wycombe
504 WEST WYCOMBE ROAD
HIGH WYCOMBE
HP12 4AH
01494 532 545
Store Website
2.6 miles

	Open	Close
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hamilton Specialist Referrals
Unit 5, Halifax Road Cressex Business Park High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP12 3SD 01494 578566 info@hamiltonspecialists.vet Website 0.96 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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Pump Lane Equine Clinic
Pump Lane Stables Pump Lane North Marlow Buckinghamshire SL7 3RD 01628 477 219 pumplaneequine@outlook.com 1.19 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	09:00	17:30
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Thu	09:00	17:30
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Sat	closed	closed
Sun	closed	closed

Temple End Veterinary Surgery
52 Marlow Bottom Road Marlow Buckinghamshire SL7 3NB 01628 488143 reception@templeendvets.co.uk Website 1.55 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:00	16:00
Closed between 10:00 and 14:00
Tue	08:00	18:30
Closed between 10:00 and 16:30
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Closed between 10:00 and 16:30
Fri	08:00	16:00
Closed between 10:00 and 14:00
Sat	closed	closed
Sun	closed	closed

Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store Bellfield Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 5HN 01494 448691 wycombe@jollyes.co.uk Website 1.80 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	closed	closed
Tue	closed	closed
Wed	closed	closed
Thu	closed	closed
Fri	13:00	18:00
Sat	closed	closed
Sun	closed	closed

Crossroads Veterinary Centre
54 West Wycombe Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 2LP 01494 459095 crossroadsvets@btconnect.com Website 1.84 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Mon	08:00	19:00
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Fri	08:00	19:00
Sat	08:30	12:00
Sun	closed	closed

Vets Now (High Wycombe)
C/O Crossroad Veterinary Centre 54 West Wycombe Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 2LP 01494 257174 highwycombeclinic@vets-now.com Website 1.84 miles

Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Pullingshill Wood Walking The Trenches
Chalkpit Ln Marlow SL7 2JG 2.56 miles Bovingdon Green

Location what3words quilting.send.stocky

Thames Walk At Cookham Moor
The Moor 2.66 miles

Location what3words hedgehog.builder.squeaks

Hughenden Park And Manor
Valley Rd Lancashire 3.08 miles Hughenden

Location what3words placed.slam.bats

Hazelmere Recreation Grounds
Hazelemere Recreation Ground Is Surrounded By Lots Of Fields And Woodland And No Main Roads Which Make It A Perfect Place To Let Dogs Off Lead To Exercise. Care Should Be Taken In August When The Farmer Is Harvesting Hay On The Combine Harvester And At Certain Times Of Year When Birds Are Nesting. Dogs Are Allowed On The Main Recreation Ground Which Is Perfect For Ball Throwing But It Is Recommended To Keep Dogs On Lead If Football Or Cricket Is Being Played. There Are Plenty Of Dog Poo Bins On The Parameter Of The Rec But Not In The Other Green Areas. A Circular Walk Around All The Fields Surrounding The Rec Can Take Between 1.5 To 2 Hours. 248 Amersham Rd Hazlemere 3.52 miles Off A404

Location what3words forest.energetic.posts

Cookham
B4447 Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9SB 4.13 miles

Location what3words custodial.perfect.lunching

Thames Path Cookham
Very Picturesque Walk Alongside The Thames. Plenty Of Opportunities For Doggy Paddling! Walk Through Water Meadows And Watch A Wide Variety Of Waterfowl. Some Areas Have Cattle In. Nice Pubs In Cookham If You Fancy Some Refreshment After. B4447 Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9SB 4.13 miles

Location what3words corrosive.rebounds.broad

Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Light snow	Overcast	Overcast	Clear
Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.2°C	-8.4°C	-6.9°C	-7.6°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.1°C	-11°C	-11.9°C	-12.5°C	-12.6°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-7.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.6°C	-9°C	-9.6°C
Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
Feels Like	-16.1°C	-16.1°C	-15.6°C	-14.7°C	-13.3°C	-10.3°C	-5.7°C	-2.5°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C	-3.7°C	-10°C

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