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Martin Hesp

Martin Hesp: Food and Travel Writer & Journalist
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Scilly Walks 1 - St Mary's Garrison
Jan 13

Jan 13 Scilly Walks 1 - St Mary's Garrison

Martin Hesp
Walks, Travel, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

Martin Hesp explores The Garrison on St Marys in the Isles of Scilly one evening in the heart of winter

England's West Country
Jan 12

Jan 12 England's West Country

Martin Hesp
Walks, Travel, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

Martin Hesp considers the region he lives in - the West Country which is so very popular with millions of visitors in normal years - and he mulls over the idea of visiting the big green peninsula which stretches South West of Bristol

Dunster's Water Powered Mill
Jan 11

Jan 11 Dunster's Water Powered Mill

Martin Hesp
Travel, Food, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

At the National Trust’s water-powered flour mill in Dunster they do an excellent job of showing the public how cereal grain is turned into something edible

Cornish Gouda
Jan 11

Jan 11 Cornish Gouda

Martin Hesp
Food, Secret Cornwall, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

An interview on Rick Stein’s new programme about Cornwall inspired us to put up this article and photos originally written about the Cornish Gouda Company back in 2015

Cornish Walks - Zennor Head
Jan 8

Jan 8 Cornish Walks - Zennor Head

Martin Hesp
Walks, Travel, Secret Cornwall, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

The last of our Six Cornish Walks Martin Hesp goes west to Zennor where he walks out to the famous head-land

Cornish Walks - Malpas-St Clement in Southern Cornwall
Jan 8

Jan 8 Cornish Walks - Malpas-St Clement in Southern Cornwall

Martin Hesp
Walks, Travel, Secret Cornwall, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

In the fifth of our Six Cornish Walks, Martin Hesp takes the delightful circular route from Malpas near Truro to beautiful little estuary hamlet of St Clement

Cornish Walks - Cawsand to Rame Head
Jan 8

Jan 8 Cornish Walks - Cawsand to Rame Head

Martin Hesp
Walks, Travel, Secret Cornwall, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

In the fourth of our Six Cornish Walks, Martin Hesp explores the coast beyond Cawsand towards glorious Rame Head

Cornish Walks - Hollywell
Jan 8

Jan 8 Cornish Walks - Hollywell

Martin Hesp
Walks, Travel, Secret Cornwall, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

As part of our series of Six Cornish Walks, Martin Hesp explores the headlands just south of Newquay and is amazed at the richness of the natural environment he discovers just outside one of the mai seaside resorts

Cornish Walks - Talland Bay to Polperro
Jan 8

Jan 8 Cornish Walks - Talland Bay to Polperro

Martin Hesp
Walks, Travel, Secret Cornwall, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

In the second of our Six Cornish Walks, Martin Hesp takes the South West Coast Path from Talland Bay to Polperro on the South Cornwall coast

Cornish Walks - Minions
Jan 8

Jan 8 Cornish Walks - Minions

Martin Hesp
Walks, Travel, Secret Cornwall, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

Starting our series of Six Cornish Walks, Martin Hesp explores the landscape around Minions - the highest village west of the Tamar

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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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