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}}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]

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 ==

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2. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/devon/outdoors/walks/walk_through_time/05.shtml|title=BBC Devon - Walk Through Time - Torquay Coral Coast Walk: Hope's Nose|website=www.bbc.co.uk|access-date=2018-12-02}}
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