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Views & North South

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Distance: 2.8 miles Exertion: Moderate Time: Allow between 90 minutes and 2 ½ hours if including Hope’s Nose Terrain: Coastpath. Steep and rutted in places. Not suitable for pushchairs or very young children. Muddy in winter. Dogs: Some road crossings. Refreshments: Seasonal at Meadfoot Start Postcode: TQ1 2QP Grid Reference: SX 93427 64577

Afantastic walk for experiencing some of the Bay’s nest uninterrupted views of the coast to Teignmouth, East Devon, across Lyme Bay to Portland Bill on a clear day, as well as some of Torquay’s most dramatic geology and of course a plethora of fantastic cruise liners to behold!

Much of the South West Coast Path section of this walk has been improved by Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust over the past two years after consultation with local residents identi ed views that had long been lost to uncontrolled undergrowth and tree cover.

1 From the car park on Anstey’s Cove Road take the Bishop’s Walk path 10 metres to the right of the road that drops down to Anstey’s Cove. This will eventually emerge onto Ilsham Marine Drive. Along the way there are numerous viewpoints, some with benches and shelter, affording fantastic sites of Long Quarry Point, and Hope’s Nose and further afi eld along the East Devon Coast. There is an extended route taking you down towards the edge of the woods and cliffs which eventually leads back up to the main path for those who’d prefer a longer walk. 2 When the path reaches Ilsham Marine Drive cross the road and take the elevated grassy path up the hill back toward the coastline. More uninterupted views

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across Lyme Bay from here.The path follows above the line of the road around to Hope’s Nose. The path down to Hope’s Nose is steep and narrow in places and a little scrambling is required to get all the way to the water’s edge. The way down is the way back up so for a less strenuous walk you might want to leave this part out - although it’ll tire the children out! 3 From the top of Hope’s Nose follow the road downhill for 30 metres until you see the sign for the coast path towards Thatcher Point on the right. The path takes you down past the stunning Thatcher House with its beautifully kept grounds and out to Thatcher Point for a close-up view of Thatcher Rock and its seabird colonies (take your binoculars) and long views across the bay. Take care here; there are some long drops. Follow the path back up to the road. 4 Follow Ilsham Marine Drive down to Meadfoot Beach and turn right to follow the valley back up towards Anstey’s Cove. This long grassy route is known as Manor Gardens and Lincombe Slopes and is a popular summer picnic location and a good opportunity for a spot of cricket or football. At the top of the green space follow the road once more for a couple of hundred metres before crossing over and following the next area of parkland back to the car park.