<p class="">The walk to and from Culbone on the Exmoor coasts is one of the very best hikes you can do at Christmas, says Martin Hesp - this article covers his experiences and observations about a hike to Culbone, including details about the smallest complete church in England, local landmarks like Porlock Bay, and recommendations for nearby dining experiences. The page is rich in details about the walk and the surroundings, focusing on the unique aspects of Culbone and the a

<p class="">Braunton Burrows in North Devon provides one of the most remarkable landscapes in South West England - in this article Martin Hesp enjoys a walk around the dunes - this article is about the unique dune area in the UK. The article includes details about the area's vast sand dunes, diverse flora and fauna, walking paths, and environmental aspects, such as the role of military maneuvers in the ecosystem. It also mentions local attractions and provides insights into t

<p class="">A walk in the hills behind the medieval village of Dunster - the hike covers much of the ground which is the location for Martin Hesp’s new fairy-tale book ,The Deer Park</p>

<p class="">A walk around the National Trust’s Godolphin Estate in Cornwall</p>

<p class="">This walk takes us west of Lamorna Cove in far west Cornwall</p>

<p class="">The famous Tamar Bridge - once the longest suspension span in the UK - is 60 years old. Here journalist Martin Hesp recalls the article he wrote 10 years ago when the bridge was celebrating its half-century </p>

<p class="">It’s time for the annual Dartmouth Food Festival - and event which every year punches well above its weight - here’s a preview now that the festival is about to return after the Covid pandemic </p>

<p class="">A new arts and cultural festival is underway on the Isles of Scilly - Martin Hesp enjoyed a sneak preview just before the autumnal series of events began</p>

<p class="">A meal out with friends in Cornwall - which included a taste-test to see the difference there is between the flavour of a lobster and a Cornish crawfish. Quite a big difference as it turns out… Thanks to our friends at Indulgence Catering</p>

<p class="">Meat eating has had a bad press - but the media never bothers to look at the idea that there are different ways of producing meat. Now a new project called Farm Wilder intends to bring the very best environmentally-friendly meat to the market</p>

<p class="">Here’s a walk that takes you to the very place where Mrs Cecil Frances Alexander wrote the hymn All Things Bright and Beautiful</p>

<p class="">A visit to one of the most productive corners of rural England</p>

<p class="">Martin Hesp takes us on a walk up over the hills from Widecombe in the Moor, following in the footsteps of Uncle Tom Cobley and All…</p>

<p class="">Martin Hesp pays tribute to the llfe of his old friend Brendan Sellick - sometimes billed in the media as “The World’s Lat Mud-Horse Fisherman”</p>

<p class="">Anyone who visits Budleigh Salterton today will undoubtedly come away saying it is a very nice place indeed, but it wasn’t always like that. Back in 2003 Martin Hesp remembers writing an article about the East Devon seaside town after it was named the biggest rip-off zone for property prices in Britain…</p>

<p class="">Martin Hesp enjoys a walk on Dartmoor by taking a useful seasonal bus service to the top of the hills</p>

<p class="">The Pig’s Nose at East Prawle in Devon has been voted the county’s best pub at this year’s Pub and Bar Awards - here journalist Martin Hesp recalls an article he wrote about one of his favourite watering holes several years ago - and article indeed which tells the tale of the one and only Pig’s Nose</p>

<p class="">Room with a view - or rather, dining room with a view… We’re looking for suggestions - the best cafes, pubs or restaurants with sea-views… In Devon, Dorset, Somerset or Cornwall in this particular case…</p>

<p class="">Journalist Martin Hesp writes about the Wreckers’ Coast which stretches from Hartland Point in North Devon South West in to Cornwall</p>

<p class="">A shortlist of the ten best beaches in Devon and Cornwall - with one in Somerset for good measure</p>