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Martin Hesp

Martin Hesp: Food and Travel Writer & Journalist
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More Cider Apple Footage from 1992
Jul 1

Jul 1 More Cider Apple Footage from 1992

Martin Hesp
Cider

Another video from Normandy nearly 30 years ago when Tim Bannerman and Martin Hesp were filming everything there was to film about orchards and cider making in the region

John Hesp's Hike Across Scotland 12
Jun 30

Jun 30 John Hesp's Hike Across Scotland 12

Martin Hesp
Travelling Friends, Walks

John Hesp continues his march across the breadth of Scotland from one coast to the other

Fabulous Exmoor Lamb
Jun 30

Jun 30 Fabulous Exmoor Lamb

Martin Hesp
Food, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

Extolling the virtues of grass fed lamb from Exmoor in today’s lockdown diary

Visiting the Ancient Apple Tree Fair in France 2
Jun 29

Jun 29 Visiting the Ancient Apple Tree Fair in France 2

Martin Hesp

Tim Bannerman takes Martin Hesp around the ancient annual tree fair in Lisieux, in Normandy

Exmoor Mushroom Magic
Jun 28

Jun 28 Exmoor Mushroom Magic

Martin Hesp
Food, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

It’s that time of year when the common field mushroom starts appearing

Exmoor: Dunster Like You've Never Seen It Before
Jun 27

Jun 27 Exmoor: Dunster Like You've Never Seen It Before

Martin Hesp
Travel, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

Dunster like you’ve never seen it before - a hot air balloon ride over the village of Dunster in West Somerset

John Hesp's Hike Across Scotland 11
Jun 27

Jun 27 John Hesp's Hike Across Scotland 11

Martin Hesp
Travelling Friends, Walks

John Hesp keeps walking - right across Scotland from coast to coast.

Exmoor Lockdown Diary 100 - One Hundred Days of Solitude
Jun 26

Jun 26 Exmoor Lockdown Diary 100 - One Hundred Days of Solitude

Martin Hesp
Cider, Walks

Martin Hesp puts the 100th Exmoor Lockdown Diary on his website by presenting a video of an interview he did 30 years ago with an old cider-maker from Glastonbury

Trees, Hedgerows and Cool Places in a Heatwave
Jun 25

Jun 25 Trees, Hedgerows and Cool Places in a Heatwave

Martin Hesp
Media

A short video on keeping cool in the deep lanes surrounded by West Country hedgerows and trees

John Hesp's Hike Across Scotland 10
Jun 25

Jun 25 John Hesp's Hike Across Scotland 10

Martin Hesp
Travelling Friends, Walks

John Hesp continues his march across Scotland from coast to coast

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Martin Hesp: Award-Winning Food and Travel Writer

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 a curated selection of 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 post-Christmas 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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