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Headland on the south coast of Devon, England

Hope's Nose
Headland
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Hope's Nose is located in DevonHope's NoseHope's NoseLocation in Devon
Coordinates: 50°27′43″N 3°29′03″W / 50.4619°N 3.4841°W / 50.4619; -3.4841
Grid positionSX 9475 6350
LocationTorquay, Devon
GeologyDevonian Limestone
DesignationSite of Special Scientific Interest

Hope's Nose is a coastal headland, separating Tor Bay from Babbacombe Bay. It is visible from much of the town and harbour of Torquay, Devon. It has been a Site of Special Scientific Interest along with the nearby Wall's Hill since 1986.

History

During the 19th century gold was found at the headland. Samples of this can be seen at the Natural History Museum in London.

References

  1. "Hope's Nose to Wall's Hill SSSI". designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
  2. "BBC Devon - Walk Through Time - Torquay Coral Coast Walk: Hope's Nose". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
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