High Bickington is a small rural parish situated within the Torridge District of North Devon. The current (growing) population totals around 1,000 people. High Bickington is situated some 9 miles from Barnstaple, 10 miles from South Molton, 8 miles from Great Torrington and 33 miles from Exeter. The village covers a large agricultural hinterland and has undergone much expansion in recent years leading to a growing customer base. The Gold Lion Inn occupies a prominent position on North Road as a result of which it benefits from a good level of passing and chance trade.