Hope's Nose, Torquay - English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark

 Short stretches of free parking laybys on Meadfoot Sea Road, however rather limited and can be busy so car share essential.  There is alternative parking at Meadfoot Beach carpark (w3w///took.vouch.judge) or Killmorie carpark ( w3w///pies.coach.trips) at either end of the beach (both are Ringo or cash £6.10 for 4 hours or £8.50 for 6 hours)

Toilets on arrival next to Meadfoot Beach Cafe (30p, accepts card payment)

The walk of about 7 miles, is a moderate challenge, with some steep ascents/descents and poles are recommended with a lot of steps on the final leg.  However there are many benches along the way if anyone needs to rest and the views are worth the climb.

The route follows part of the SW coast path passing Thatcher Rock, a protected sea bird sanctuary , then Hope Cove and Anstey's cove.  Lunch at Stoodley Meadow Park where there are toilets but you do need to buy a drink at the community cafe to use them or pay 50p.

We will pass Kent's Cavern before proceeding on an attractive urban walk through Torquay down to the Marina where we resume the SW coast path (and the steps) taking in a spectactular view of London Bridge Arch then up onto Daddyhole Plain.

Debrief at the Osbourne Hotel where there is an outside bar and seating area in the gardens.