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Martin Hesp

Martin Hesp: Food and Travel Writer & Journalist
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John Hesp's Hike Across Scotland 2
Jun 15

Jun 15 John Hesp's Hike Across Scotland 2

Martin Hesp
Travelling Friends

The second in John Hesp’s hike across Scotland

Remembering a Castle in Spain
Jun 14

Jun 14 Remembering a Castle in Spain

Martin Hesp
Travel

In this Lockdown Diary there’s a video I shot 30 years ago somewhere out on the northern plains of Spain in midwinter , in around a mysterious old castle where we stayed

British Cheese
Jun 10

Jun 10 British Cheese

Martin Hesp
Food

Martin Hesp recalls being a judge at the British Cheese Awards

Tamarisk Farm
Jun 9

Jun 9 Tamarisk Farm

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Food

Today’s Exmoor Lockdown Diary recalls a trip to a wonderful organic farm on the Dorset coast

Brilliant Isle of Bryher
Jun 7

Jun 7 Brilliant Isle of Bryher

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Travel, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

In this Lockdown Diary entry Martin Hesp years for the beautiful Isle of Bryher in the isles of Scilly

Old Fashioned Markets
Jun 6

Jun 6 Old Fashioned Markets

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Food

In this Exmoor Lockdown Diary Martin Hesp writes about his yearning for good old fashioned markets

Walk Across the West Country
Jun 5

Jun 5 Walk Across the West Country

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Walks, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

In today’s Exmoor Lockdown Diary Martin Hesp considers the Two Moors Way and the headwaters of the River Exe

Quantock Walks: A Broomsquire Hike
Jun 4

Jun 4 Quantock Walks: A Broomsquire Hike

Martin Hesp
Walks, Books, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

In this Exmoor Lockdown Diary Martin Hesp takes a walk in The Quantock ills to visit some of the real-life locations mentioned in his novel The Last Broomsquire

The Last Broomsquire
Jun 3

Jun 3 The Last Broomsquire

Martin Hesp
Books

The novel, The Last Broomsquire, is launched as an ebook and paperback having had a major edit and make—over.

Remembering One of the Most Enjoyable Series I've Worked On
Jun 1

Jun 1 Remembering One of the Most Enjoyable Series I've Worked On

Martin Hesp
Media, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

Remembering the Voyages of the Watchet Flatner - as seen on TV

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Martin Hesp: Award-Winning Food and Travel Writer

© 2026 Martin Hesp. All rights reserved. Original journalism and photography based on real-world experience. No AI-generated content.

Welcome to the digital home of my culinary and travel explorations. As a journalist and author with over 20 years of experience—including my extensive work with the Western Morning News and Western Daily Press and my "Hesp Out West" series—I have dedicated my career to uncovering the stories that make a place truly special. From the rugged coastlines of Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset to the hidden culinary gems of the Caribbean and Europe, this site is a collection of my journeys and a guide for fellow travellers.

On these pages, you will find travel tales, detailed hotel reviews, and local food guides. I am particularly passionate about the heritage of the South West of England, covering everything from the best walks in the West Country to the rise of artisanal food producers in our region. As a member of the British Guild of Travel Writers, I strive to provide high-quality, independent journalism that offers a deep sense of place through long-form storytelling and photography.

Whether you are seeking inspiration for a weekend hotel stay in Switzerland, a challenging hike through a National Trust estate, or a deep dive into local beer and drink culture, my goal is to provide insights you won't find in a standard brochure. Thank you for joining me on this adventure through the world of food and travel.

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