Lyme Regis is the gateway to a remarkable stretch of the Jurassic Coast. Here I explore the walks, beaches, cliffs, villages and landscapes around Lyme, Charmouth, Golden Cap, Lambert’s Castle, Beer and Branscombe.

For six months Martin Hesp explored Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and the Isles of Scilly in search of hidden coves, quiet beaches and remarkable coastal places. This is the story of his Secret Seasides series.

For more than 60 years, the National Trust's Neptune campaign has helped protect Cornwall's spectacular coastline. Martin Hesp looks at how it began, what it has achieved and the growing challenge of caring for beaches, cliffs, wildlife and the South West Coast Path.

From the golden heights of the South Coast’s tallest summit to the ever-shifting undercliffs of Charmouth and Lyme Regis, Martin Hesp explores five dramatic Jurassic Coast walks—complete with smuggler lore, sweeping Wessex panoramas, and essential safety tips for beach fossil hunting.

Five of the best walks in and around St Ives, Cornwall, taking in spectacular beaches, wild Atlantic cliffs, Godrevy Lighthouse, Godolphin Hill and the ancient St Michael's Way.

Born and bred beneath their western ridge, travel writer Martin Hesp explores Britain’s first National Landscape with four circular Quantock Hills walks—weaving ancient coombes, panoramic ridge tops, and the dark upland lore of the broomsquires.

From St Ives and Zennor to Cape Cornwall, Newlyn and Mousehole, explore the wild coastal landscapes, historic mining heritage and harbour food of West Cornwall.

Flanked by the granite wilderness of Dartmoor to the east and the Cornish border to the west, West Devon’s market towns are places of fierce resilience and deep history. From Tavistock’s handsome stannary streets to the windswept ramparts of Okehampton and the raw, agricultural heart of Hatherleigh, Martin Hesp explores three distinct border communities.

From the bustling Victorian aisles of Barnstaple’s Butchers’ Row to Bideford’s salty maritime lanes and Great Torrington’s dramatic clifftop ramparts, North Devon’s market towns are defined by rugged geography and deep agricultural roots. Martin Hesp explores five historic hubs that showcase the working heart of the county.

From Honiton’s sweeping, 700-year-old high-street market to Crediton’s red sandstone ‘cathedral’ and the peaceful Exmoor foothills of Bampton, East and Mid Devon are packed with working history. Travel journalist Martin Hesp explores six historic market towns well worth pulling off the highway to discover.

One minute you are strolling across tame, flat fields above Drewsteignton; the next, you are gaping straight into the abyss of the Teign Gorge. It is one of the great surprises of the Westcountry—vertiginous woodland plunging towards the rushing river below, with the granite battlements of Castle Drogo standing sentinel against the high moors of Dartmoor.

From dramatic cliffs and ancient hillforts to lighthouses, seabirds and wild Atlantic views, Martin Hesp explores the great headlands of South West England.

From the high, wind-scoured ridge of Wills Neck to the romantic oak combes of Coleridge and the fossil-rich Blue Lias pavements of Kilve, Martin Hesp shares six of the very best circular walks across Somerset’s stunning Quantock Hills. Includes step-by-step route directions, fact files, and the best local pubs.

Why supermarket briquettes spoil your BBQ: Martin Hesp visits traditional woodsman Chris Silverwood to discover the ancient craft of coppiced charcoal burning, plus a glazed pork chop recipe from Marcus Bawdon of the UK BBQ School.

Wix Excerpt (Post Summary / Card Feed) Walk the wild, windswept smuggling coast of West Cornwall and the Lizard with travel writer Martin Hesp. Discover five classic circular coastal hikes featuring secret coves, sea-carved tunnels, dramatic headlands, route fact files, and traditional local pubs.

My wife thought I’d lost my last remaining marbles when I asked if I could get paid to walk. Twenty years, 6,000 miles, and over 1,000 weekly newspaper features later, Martin Hesp looks back on a lifetime of exploring the West Country's wildest trails.

I've stayed and walked in some of the finest corners of North Cornwall. Here are four places I recommend for combining a comfortable stay with spectacular coastal walks.

I've stayed at Watergate Bay Hotel several times, and it makes an excellent base for exploring this spectacular stretch of North Cornwall. Here are two of my favourite walks around Bedruthan Steps, Porth Mear and Porthcothan.

Newquay is far more than surf, sand and summer nightlife. Explore its harbour, The Gannel, Holywell Bay and Kelsey Head – and discover why The Headland Hotel makes such a good base for exploring this remarkable stretch of Cornwall.

The Alverton Hotel in Truro is a comfortable and characterful base for exploring Cornwall, with coastal walks on both the north and south coasts within easy reach. This is the story of one memorable walk from Porthtowan to Chapel Porth – a walk that happened only because Rick Stein cancelled on me.