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Martin Hesp

Martin Hesp: Food and Travel Writer & Journalist
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Cornish Walks: Mullion to Lizard
Oct 28

Oct 28 Cornish Walks: Mullion to Lizard

Martin Hesp
Walks, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

A classic Cornish walk from Mullion Harbour to Lizard Point

Blackberry Time
Sep 7

Sep 7 Blackberry Time

Martin Hesp
Food

It’s blackberry time in the hedgerows

Devon Walks: Budleigh Salterton Circular
Sep 6

Sep 6 Devon Walks: Budleigh Salterton Circular

Martin Hesp
Walks, Food & Drink, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

An excellent little hike around Budleigh Salterton that should satisfy some of those enjoying this years Taste East Devon food festival

Devon Walks: Branscombe to Weston Mouth
Sep 6

Sep 6 Devon Walks: Branscombe to Weston Mouth

Martin Hesp
Walks, Food & Drink, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

Celebrating a wonderful East Devon hike for the Taste East Devon Festival - the coastal route from Branscombe to Weston Mouth

Devon Walks: Aylesbeare Common
Sep 6

Sep 6 Devon Walks: Aylesbeare Common

Martin Hesp
Walks, Food & Drink, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

If you are going to one of the many Taste East Devon Festival events this year, then this short walk across lovely open landscapes is an ideal way of tasting the area’s wonderful countryside

Taste East Devon Festival
Sep 6

Sep 6 Taste East Devon Festival

Martin Hesp
Food & Drink, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

A visit to Taste East Devon’s annual food and drink festival

Exmoor Walks: Countisbury
Aug 22

Aug 22 Exmoor Walks: Countisbury

Martin Hesp
Walks, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

Quick walk up to Countisbury from Lynmouth on the Exmoor Coast

Why Summer Storms on August 15/16 - Lynmouth and Boscastle Flood Disasters
Aug 17

Aug 17 Why Summer Storms on August 15/16 - Lynmouth and Boscastle Flood Disasters

Martin Hesp
Travel, Media, Devon Cornwall & Somerset

August 15 and 16 seem to be fateful days in the West Country where some of the worst weather events on record have occurred on those dates - including the Lynmouth Food Disaster exactly 70 years ago and the terrible flood at Boscastle 18 years past… the rains nearly caused havoc again this year…

Perfect Drinks for Summer
Aug 1

Aug 1 Perfect Drinks for Summer

Martin Hesp
Drink, Food & Drink

A roundup of the perfect West Country drinks for a warm summer

Helwell Bay, Watchet - a recording for BBC Radio 4's best beaches feature
Jul 11

Jul 11 Helwell Bay, Watchet - a recording for BBC Radio 4's best beaches feature

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

My sound recording made at Helwell Bay for BBC Radio Four’s Today programme Best Beaches feature - but it was messed up by them and broadcast under someone else’s name

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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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