Martin Hesp visits a little known but highly scenic corner of The Lizard to embark upon a memorable hike to a wild head-land
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Martin Hesp visits a little known but highly scenic corner of The Lizard to embark upon a memorable hike to a wild head-land
A perfect winter walk - at Hartland Point, out on the North Devon Coast where the Atlantic meets the Severn Sea
Martin Hesp recalls visiting the ancient town of Holsworthy on the Devon-Cornwall border on the very last day the old cattle market was in operation near the town centre before moving to a new purpose-built site on the edge of town. The post includes a podcast which Martin recorded at the time - which could now be regarded as part of the rich oral history of the West Country region
Martin Hesp finds out how a Devon cheese company is looking to the seashore for inspiration
Through his work as Editorial Director of RAW Food & Drink PR Martin Hesp writes and edits a weekly food page in the Western Morning News - after the articles have appeared each Saturday we’ll put them up here for your perusal… This one is about some remarkable shellfish called Black Queens - fiddly to prepare but extremely sweet and delicious
A short video made from 20 years’ worth of occasional video shots filmed around the Cornish Coast.
Martin Hesp recalls the days when he used to be a TV presenter taking the cameras on hikes and other adventures across the West Country
Quick video - flying to St Vincent in the Grenadines in a small 8-seater Islander aircraft
Walking at this time is a real pleasure - not too hot, not too cold - although it can get a little blustery. Pick your day though and it’s the best time of year to walk in the English hills
Martin Hesp interviews the man behind Cornish tea and its amazing success story. Jonathon Jones of the Tregothnan Estate was recently awarded the OBE - much deserved, says Martin, who has edited an interview he did with Jonathon a couple of years ago…
