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Cornish Walks - Hollywell
<p class="">As part of our series of Six Cornish Walks, Martin Hesp explores the headlands just south of Newquay and is amazed at the richness of the natural environment he discovers just outside one of the mai seaside resorts</p>
Martin Hesp
Jan 8, 20215 min read


Cornish Walks - Talland Bay to Polperro
Follow one of Cornwall's loveliest coastal walks from peaceful Talland Bay to the picture-postcard fishing village of Polperro. This rewarding stretch of the South West Coast Path offers dramatic sea views, hidden coves, rich wildlife and plenty of opportunities to pause, explore and enjoy one of the county's most memorable seaside rambles.
Martin Hesp
Jan 8, 20215 min read


Cornish Walks - Minions
<p class="">Starting our series of Six Cornish Walks, Martin Hesp explores the landscape around Minions - the highest village west of the Tamar</p>
Martin Hesp
Jan 8, 20214 min read


Cornish Walks: Flushing Mylor Circular
<p class="">A lovely, easy, scenic circular walk from Flushing around to Mylor on the Fal Estuary</p>
Martin Hesp
Dec 9, 20204 min read


Cornish Walks: Tregardock Beach and One of North Cornwall's Best Coastal Walks
Looking for one of Cornwall's hidden treasures? This spectacular coastal walk to Tregardock Beach explores one of North Cornwall's quietest and most beautiful stretches of coastline, with towering cliffs, secret coves, wild Atlantic scenery and unforgettable views along the South West Coast Path.
Martin Hesp
Dec 6, 20205 min read


Cornish Walks - Black Head on the Lizard
<p class="">Martin Hesp visits a little known but highly scenic corner of The Lizard to embark upon a memorable hike to a wild head-land</p>
Martin Hesp
Nov 22, 20205 min read


Cornish Coast and the National Trust's Neptune Campaign
<p class="">A short video made from 20 years’ worth of occasional video shots filmed around the Cornish Coast. </p>
Martin Hesp
Nov 14, 20205 min read


How Cornwall Became Home to England's Tea Plantation: The Tregothnan Story
Could Britain's favourite drink really be grown in Britain? Discover the fascinating story of Cornwall's Tregothnan Estate, where Jonathon Jones helped create England's first successful commercial tea plantation.
Martin Hesp
Oct 24, 20204 min read


The Man Who Finds the Pot of Gold: An Interview with Sir Tim Smit
Martin Hesp looks up an old interview he recorded with Sir Tim Smit at an event celebrating 25 years of The Lost Gardens of Heligan - in this fascinating chat Tim shares his thoughts on historic gardens and the future of horticulture
Martin Hesp
Oct 10, 20209 min read


Celebrated Cornwall - Goonhilly
<p class="">Martin Hesp goes walking on Goonhilly Down - one of the strangest landscapes in England, let alone Cornwall</p>
Martin Hesp
Oct 9, 20205 min read


Celebrated Cornwall - Lamorna Cove and The Merry Maidens
Martin Hesp finds a hidden part of West Cornwall away from the madding crowds - and watches two suns descend toward evening at the magical Merry Maidens
Martin Hesp
Oct 6, 20205 min read


Celebrated Cornwall - Porthgwarra and Treen
In his Secret Cornwall series Martin Hesp goes to far West Penwith to explore the remarkable granite area near Land’s End and create a podcast after to talking with two born and bred local ladies</p>
Martin Hesp
Sep 20, 202010 min read


Celebrated Cornwall - Cowlands Creek and Old Ke
<p class="">In another of his Secret Cornwall series Martin Hesp visits the upper reaches of the Fal estuary</p>
Martin Hesp
Sep 17, 20203 min read


Celebrated Cornwall - Trelowarren
<p class="">Continuing his Secret Cornwall series Martin Hesp visits the beautiful estate at Trelowarren on the Lizard peninsula</p>
Martin Hesp
Sep 7, 20205 min read


Celebrated Cornwall - Lundy Hole
As part of his Secret Cornwall series Martin Hesp hikes to Lundy Hole - which is nothing to do with the Devon island
Martin Hesp
Sep 5, 20205 min read


Celebrated Cornwall - The Duckpool Roar and Kilkhampton
Continuing his series on Secret Cornwall, Martin Hesp visits the village of Kilkhampton. Motorists know it for its occasional traffic jams, but it’s actually in one of the loveliest parishes in Cornwall.
Martin Hesp
Aug 28, 20207 min read


Celebrated Cornwall - Tregonning Hill and China Clay
<p class="">In the third in our series Secret Cornwall Martin Hesp visits Tregonning Hill - few people go there today but the wild empty windswept moorland had a hugely important role to play in Cornwall’s history</p>
Martin Hesp
Aug 27, 20209 min read


Celebrated Cornwall - King Arthur's Down
<p class="">In the second instalment of the Secret Cornwall series Martin Hesp heads out into the moors to find the one place that has been named after King Arthur for centuries…</p>
Martin Hesp
Aug 25, 20204 min read


Celebrated Cornwall - Serpentine and the Poltesco Valley
<p class="">Martin Hesp begins a series about Secret Cornwall by visiting the old serpentine workings on the Lizard</p>
Martin Hesp
Aug 24, 20208 min read


The Cornish Coast: Hidden Coves, Dramatic Cliffs and Timeless Fishing Villages
After exploring Cornwall for more than 50 years, I've discovered secret coves, dramatic cliffs, picturesque harbours and unforgettable coastal walks. This is a personal journey around one of Britain's most spectacular coastlines.
Martin Hesp
Jun 17, 20205 min read
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