A Walk In Hope

Distance: 5 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Start/End point: Outer Hope

Hope Cove, in the far south of the County, is one of most attractive settlements on the whole of the South West Coast Path in Devon. It actually consists of two coves, Inner Hope and Outer Hope, the latter being the larger of the two and the location of most of the settlement's facilities.

Hope Cove is sheltered from southerly storms by the neighbouring headland known as Bolt Tail. This walk starts by going eastwards along a ridge line parallel to the south coast before climbing up to the cliffs and finishing by rounding Bolt Tail. The starting point is the Sun Bay Inn at Inner Hope, the terminus bus stop for buses from Kingsbridge; there is also a small car park here, as well as a larger one at Outer Hope.

Relevant maps/guides: Landranger (1:50,000 scale) 202, Torbay and South Dartmoor; Outdoor Leisure (1:25,000 scale) 20 South Devon.

Facilities along route: Hope Cove (Outer Hope) - pubs, refreshments, toilets, shop; Bolberry Down - pub.

Notes on route: Two short climbs and one longer one of approximately 60m/200ft. Three stiles.
Theme: Coast
Special Interest: Nature, Wildlife
Area: South Devon - South Hams