Forget the crowds for a while and explore the spectacular countryside and coastline around Padstow. Here are six of my favourite walks, from the Camel Estuary to Trevose Head and The Rumps.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Why build grand castles on the low-tide sand only for the sea to wash them away? Martin Hesp explores the philosophy, competition secrets, and wild seashore feasts of the Westcountry coast.

August is in full swing, and the West Country peninsula is busier than ever. If you're looking for green leafy voids, oceanic vastness, or moorland emptiness away from the crowded hotspots, here is a guide to the most lonesome, wild, and quiet corners across Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall.

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.

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.