Hope's Nose

Hope's Nose is a coastal headland, forming the northern arm of Tor Bay nearby the town of Torquay, Devon. It has been a Site of Special Scientific Interest along with the nearby Wall's Hill since 1986.[1]

Hope's Nose
Location in Devon
LocationTorquay, Devon
OS gridSX 9475 6350
Coordinates50.4619°N 3.4841°W / 50.4619; -3.4841
GeologyDevonian Limestone
DesignationSite of Special Scientific Interest

History

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

  1. "Hope's Nose to Wall's Hill SSSI". designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-11-29.
  2. "BBC Devon - Walk Through Time - Torquay Coral Coast Walk: Hope's Nose". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-12-02.
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