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Martin Hesp

Martin Hesp: Food and Travel Writer & Journalist
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Celebrated Cornwall - King Arthur's Down
Aug 25

Aug 25 Celebrated Cornwall - King Arthur's Down

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Secret Cornwall, Travel, Walks, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

In the second instalment of the Secret Cornwall series Martin Hesp heads out into the moors to find the one place that has been named after King Arthur for centuries…

Celebrated Cornwall - Serpentine and the Poltesco Valley
Aug 24

Aug 24 Celebrated Cornwall - Serpentine and the Poltesco Valley

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Secret Cornwall, Walks, Travel, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

Martin Hesp begins a series about Secret Cornwall by visiting the old serpentine workings on the Lizard

Last Railway in the West Indies
Aug 19

Aug 19 Last Railway in the West Indies

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Travel

Martin Hesp takes a trip around the island of St Kitts on “The Last Train in the West Indies”

Stuffing a Marrow
Aug 14

Aug 14 Stuffing a Marrow

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Food

Martin Hesp has a small veg plot full over overgrown courgettes - or marrows - and here he talks about what to do with them

Exmoor Walks: Hoar Oak
Aug 10

Aug 10 Exmoor Walks: Hoar Oak

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Walks, Travel, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

A walk to Hoar Oak Cottage in the heart of Exmoor

Lundy Beach Cooking Adventure
Aug 7

Aug 7 Lundy Beach Cooking Adventure

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Food, Travel, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

Lundy seafood feast - Martin Hesp recalls one of his best ever days out as a journalist cooking up a storm on the Isle of Lundy

Lundy Island
Aug 6

Aug 6 Lundy Island

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Walks, Travel, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

With the news that Lundy is in trouble because of a huge reduction in visitor numbers, Martin Hesp recalls his first ever walk right around the island

Amalfi and Sorrento - Part 2
Aug 5

Aug 5 Amalfi and Sorrento - Part 2

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Travel, Europe

The second half of Martin'm Hesp\s tour of the Amalfi coast

Amalfi and Sorrento - Part 1
Aug 4

Aug 4 Amalfi and Sorrento - Part 1

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Travel

Martin Hesp takes the first of a two-part look at the amazing Amalfi coast and Sorrento

Forest Walks in the South West - Part 3
Aug 1

Aug 1 Forest Walks in the South West - Part 3

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Walks, Travel, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

More forest walks in the South West. Martin Hesp guides us around five more woodland walks dotted around England’s West Country - Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset

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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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