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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.

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.

Stay at St Enodoc Hotel in Rock and follow a memorable five-mile walk to St Enodoc Church, Sir John Betjeman's grave, Polzeath and Daymer Bay.

The St Moritz Hotel near Rock and Polzeath is a wonderful base for exploring North Cornwall, with the South West Coast Path, Daymer Bay, St Enedoc and the Camel Estuary all close by. Having stayed here more than once, I look at the hotel, its spa and facilities — and one of my favourite walks from the door.

Perched high above the Atlantic near Mullion, the Polurrian is one of Cornwall's finest cliff-top hotels. Join me as I discover its history, wonderful sea views, excellent food and why it's the perfect base for exploring the beautiful Lizard Peninsula.

From dramatic clifftop hotels and historic fishing inns to country-house retreats and foodie stays, these are some of my favourite places to stay on the Lizard Peninsula and around South Cornwall.

Planning a company retreat that balances focus with inspiration? From flexible meeting spaces to year-round Rocky Mountain outdoor adventures, discover why Hotel Alpenrock in Breckenridge provides the perfect backdrop for corporate gatherings.

Reach the roof of the world with these 4 classic circular Exmoor walks. From the wide, open wilderness of Larkbarrow and Brendon Common to the coastal oak woods of Selworthy and the clear waters of the River Barle, discover wild moorland hikes complete with route maps, local pub stops, and places to stay.

Discover 6 tested and reviewed places to stay in West Cornwall, from luxury beachside lodges in Carbis Bay and boutique townhouses in Penzance to cosy pubs-with-rooms in St Ives and romantic hideaways in Mousehole.

From the sweeping sands of Bideford Bay to the sheer, dizzying sea-cliffs of Exmoor, North Devon offers a landscape of striking contrasts. Whether you are tracing lost Victorian railway lines, exploring secret sea-coves, or wandering through vast dune systems, discover four dramatic coastal walking routes complete with local pub stops, route navigation, and parking details.

West Penwith is a landscape of extraordinary opposites—where granite cliffs drop into turquoise waters, and ancient tin-mining heritage sits alongside Atlantic gales and sea-borne fogs. From the rugged cliffs of St Just and the hidden sands of Pedn Vounder to the ancient stones above Lamorna, discover four dramatic coastal walking routes complete with local pub stops, route navigation, and parking details.

From the granite tors of St Agnes to the turquoise bays of St Martin’s and the sub-tropical paths of Tresco, the Isles of Scilly offer some of the finest coastal hiking in the UK. Here is my definitive guide to the six best island circuits, complete with historical detours, quiet pub pitstops, and sweeping Atlantic views.

Most travellers sweep across the A303 past Stonehenge without stopping. Martin Hesp turns off the highway to discover luxury vineyard glamping on Boscombe Down, sweeping downland vistas, and the wild, secret history of Salisbury Plain.

Eclectic Liverpool was a centre of creativity long before European Capital of Culture status was awarded almost two decades ago. From the Vivienne Westwood exhibition at the Walker Gallery to the family-friendly Mildred's Albert Dock Art Trail, here is how a central stay puts you in the beating heart of Liverpool’s artistic living canvas.

Dartmoor offers some of the most exhilarating walking terrain in the Westcountry, from deep gorges to vast open skies. But a good hike is always better with a destination. Join me on six fantastic circular walking routes across the moor, each finishing exactly where a great walk should: at a proper, traditional Dartmoor pub.

Bath remains one of England’s most beautiful cities — a “big village” of golden stone, Georgian grandeur and hidden corners. On a recent return visit, I explored the Royal Crescent, stayed at Hotel Indigo Bath and enjoyed the city’s evolving food scene. With walkable streets and timeless charm, Bath continues to cast a powerful spell.