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Cornish Walks: Mousehole to Lamorna Circular Route
<p class="">A wonderful circular walk in Cornwall from the old fishing harbour at Mousehole west to the famous artists’ cove at Lamorna and back across the fields. </p>
Martin Hesp
Oct 25, 20215 min read


The Wreckers' Coast of Devon and Cornwall
<p class="">Journalist Martin Hesp writes about the Wreckers’ Coast which stretches from Hartland Point in North Devon South West in to Cornwall</p>
Martin Hesp
Jun 21, 20218 min read


The 10 Best Beaches in Devon and Cornwall for the 2026 Heatwave (and Beyond)
Looking for the best beaches in Devon and Cornwall? From golden surfing beaches and secluded coves to family favourites and hidden gems, discover ten spectacular stretches of coast chosen by award-winning travel writer Martin Hesp. Whether you're planning a summer holiday, a day trip or a coastal walk, these are beaches you'll want to visit.
Martin Hesp
Jun 14, 20214 min read


Cornish Seaside Walks: Holywell
<p class="">The walk to Hollywell on the North Cornish coast is only a mile or two outside the busy resort of Newquay - but because there’s an estuary in between you will need to travel a round-about route to reach this little known corner of Cornwall</p>
Martin Hesp
May 3, 20214 min read


Cornish Walks: 6 Great Hikes for Easter and Spring
<p class="">Six Cornish hikes ideal for springtime</p>
Martin Hesp
Apr 5, 202111 min read
Cornish Beaches - 10 of the quietest, remotest & most beautiful locations
<p class="">A list of 10 beautiful, remote and little visited beaches around Cornwall</p>
Martin Hesp
Mar 10, 20211 min read


Secret Cornwall - Church Cove
<p class="">A walk around iconic Church Cove on The Lizard in South West Cornwall</p>
Martin Hesp
Feb 14, 20214 min read


Secret Cornwall - Black Head, Ropehaven and Pentewan
<p class="">A walk along the south Cornish coast from the village of Pentewan to Black Head</p>
Martin Hesp
Feb 14, 20214 min read
Chefs: Ross Sloan, Landed, Porthleven, Cornwall
<p class="">In the second of our special articles on West Country chefs we meet Ross Sloan who now runs a remarkable ‘shell and fish takeaway’ in Porthleven in Cornwall. At the time of writing the article he was head chef at a rather lovely hotel nearby….</p>
Martin Hesp
Jan 28, 20219 min read


Chefs: Greg Milne, Head Chef at St Michael's Mount
<p class="">Time to give a shout-out to all those talented chefs out there who aren’t working at present because of the lockdown - here’s an article about the brilliant Greg Milne, head chef at St Michael’s Mount</p>
Martin Hesp
Jan 26, 20217 min read


Keeping Up With Rick Stein 2 - Philip Warren & Son
<p class="">Journalist Martin Hesp looks back at articles he has written about Cornish food producers who have recently featured on Rick Stein’s series about Cornwall - in this piece he travels to Launceston to visit Philip Warren & Son in their ‘shrine of good meat’</p>
Martin Hesp
Jan 22, 20217 min read


Keeping Up With Rick Stein 1 - Cornish Potato Vodka
<p class="">We visit the Cornish potato vodka makers - just like Rick Stein does in his latest TV series</p>
Martin Hesp
Jan 22, 20213 min read


Notes on Gurnard's Head
<p class="">In a new series of country notes Martin Hesp recalls a winter visit to Gurnard’s Head in West Cornwall</p>
Martin Hesp
Jan 20, 20212 min read


The Long Journey to St Ives
<p class="">The G7 Summit is to be held in an obscure corner of Cornwall called Carbis Bay in June - Martin Hesp reflects on the West Country railway journey that will take delegates to this special place</p>
Martin Hesp
Jan 17, 20218 min read


Scilly Walks 3 - Uninhabited Isle of Samson
<p class="">In the third of our Scilly Walks, Martin Hesp explores the uninhabited island of Samson</p>
Martin Hesp
Jan 13, 20214 min read


Scilly Walks 2 - St Martin's
<p class="">In the second of our Scilly Walks we go to the north of the archipelago to enjoy a circumnavigation of the isle of St Martin’s</p>
Martin Hesp
Jan 13, 20214 min read


Cornish Gouda
<p class="">An interview on Rick Stein’s new programme about Cornwall inspired us to put up this article and photos originally written about the Cornish Gouda Company back in 2015</p>
Martin Hesp
Jan 11, 20213 min read


Cornish Walks - Zennor Head
<p class="">The last of our Six Cornish Walks Martin Hesp goes west to Zennor where he walks out to the famous head-land</p>
Martin Hesp
Jan 8, 20214 min read


Cornish Walks - Malpas-St Clement in Southern Cornwall
<p class="">In the fifth of our Six Cornish Walks, Martin Hesp takes the delightful circular route from Malpas near Truro to beautiful little estuary hamlet of St Clement</p>
Martin Hesp
Jan 8, 20215 min read


Cornish Walks - Cawsand to Rame Head
<p class="">In the fourth of our Six Cornish Walks, Martin Hesp explores the coast beyond Cawsand towards glorious Rame Head</p>
Martin Hesp
Jan 8, 20214 min read
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