Caen Street in Braunton closed for roadworks March 2017

* Update April 2017 * The roadworks are now finished!

In March 2017 there are roadworks which have closed Caen Street in Braunton, this prevents access to Saunton Road (B3231) which is the quickest and easiest route in to Croyde. There is an official diversion with yellow signs in place which you can follow, but it’s a huge detour (35+ minutes!). The council have used this long route as it is suitable for larger vehicles.

There are two shorter routes to Croyde, they both involve some narrow country lanes, but save a lot of time, especially as there is not much traffic at this time of year. Please be careful on these country lanes, especially in the dark, as they are twisty and there may be traffic coming in the other direction. Remember the last passing place you pass, and how far back it was, in case you need to back up to allow an oncoming vehicle to pass.

Braunton Burrows

This probably has less single track road than going via Georgeham, but be very careful as there are three small hump back bridges and occasionally runners/pedestrians on the route. Note: If there is heavy rainfall avoid this route as it could be flooded.

Croyde route Braunton Burrows
Croyde route Braunton Burrows

 

Georgeham

This is the route to Croyde a lot of SatNavs will suggest anyway.

Croyde route Georgeham
Croyde route Georgeham