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Hope's Nose
Headland
Hope's Nose
Hope's Nose
Hope's Nose is located in Devon
Hope's Nose
Hope's Nose
Location 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.[1]

History

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During the 19th century gold was found at the headland.[2] Samples of this can be seen at the Natural History Museum in London.

References

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  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.