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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


There is Such a Thing as Good Meat - The Good Beef Index
<p class="">In these days when so many so-called experts are claiming that all animal based products are bad for the planet it is worth reporting that there are traditional grazing systems in South West England which are actually good for the environment - and which produce delicious top of the range beef that is good for human health. Now a new system called the <a href="https://Goodbeefindex.org" target="">Good Beef Index</a> had been set up so consumers can find out all th
Martin Hesp
Jan 6, 20215 min read


How The Porlock Pie Was Born
<p class="">The genesis of the amazing Porlock Pie - made with local Porlock Oysters</p>
Martin Hesp
Jan 5, 20216 min read


Devon Walks - Hope Cove-Bolberry Down
<p class="">In the final part of our Six Devon Walks series, Martin Hesp completes the delightful circular hike from Hope Cove to Bolberry Down and back again via an inland route</p>
Martin Hesp
Jan 5, 20216 min read


Devon Walks - Woodbury Common
<p class="">In the fourth part of our six part series of Devon Walks, Martin Hesp explores Woodbury Common and the East Devon Pebblebeds</p>
Martin Hesp
Jan 5, 20214 min read


Devon Walks - Tavistock Canal
<p class="">Continuing our six-part series of Devon Walks, Martin Hesp explores the historic Tavistock Canal, just west of Dartmoor in Devon</p>
Martin Hesp
Jan 5, 20218 min read


Devon Walks - Brixham to Berry Head
<p class="">In the second of our six-part Devon Walks series, Martin Hesp explores Brixham and strolls out to Berry Head</p>
Martin Hesp
Jan 5, 20214 min read


Devon Walks - The Ice Works
<p class="">in the first of half-a-dozen Devon Walks Martin Hesp climbs to the old Ice Station at Sourton Tor</p>
Martin Hesp
Jan 5, 20214 min read


Devon Walks - Braunton Burrows
<p class="">In Part Five of our Six Devon Walks, Martin Hesp explores Braunton Burrows</p>
Martin Hesp
Jan 5, 20215 min read


Somerset Walks - Holford to Crowcombe - Quantock Hills
<p class="">In the sixth hike of our Six Somerset Walks series we cross the Quantock Hills from picturesque Holford to comely Crowcombe</p>
Martin Hesp
Jan 2, 20214 min read


Somerset Walks - Larkbarrow and Alderman's Barrow
<p class="">In part five of our Six Somerset Walks, we go to the roof of Exmoor to take a stroll oput across the moors to Larkbarrow - one of the loneliest places in the South West</p>
Martin Hesp
Jan 2, 20214 min read


Somerset Walks - Selworthy Circular
<p class="">In part four of our Six Somerset Walks, Martin Hesp revisits Selworthy - the picture-perfect village on the south facing slopes of the big coast hill which links Minehead with Porlock Vale</p>
Martin Hesp
Jan 2, 20215 min read


Somerset Walks - Langport-Muchelney Circular
<p class="">In the third of our Six Somerset Walks, Martin Hesp enjoys the wonderful circular route that takes hikers from Langport to Muchelney and back</p>
Martin Hesp
Jan 2, 20215 min read


Somerset Walks - Brean Down
<p class="">In the second of our Six Somerset Walks, Martin Hesp stolls out to the end of dramatic Brean Down, which he says marks the beginning of the West Country proper…</p>
Martin Hesp
Jan 2, 20215 min read


Somerset Walks - Aller and The Rhines
<p class="">Starting a new series, Martin Hesp follows Six Somerset Walks - the hikes are dotted around the county - and if the prove popular we’ll put more up on the website</p>
Martin Hesp
Jan 2, 20214 min read


Basking in Barbados - Cobbler's Cove
<p class="">Cobbler’s Cove is one of the most charming hotels in all of the Caribbean - Martin Hesp recalls the time he spent in Barbados exploring the island from the wonderful Cobbler’s Cove</p>
Martin Hesp
Jan 1, 20216 min read


Winter BBQ Halfway Up An Alp
<p class="">Having a barbecue halfway up a Swiss mountain in winter might not sound like much fun - but it can be fantastic experience if you happen to have a snug and cosy BBQ-hut to cook in</p>
Martin Hesp
Jan 1, 20212 min read


Low Tide Pop Up - Dining with a Difference in the Isles of Scilly
<p class="">Of all the meals in all the world… Martin Hesp remembers the first ever Low Tide Pop-Up Even between Tresco and Bryher on the Isles of Scilly</p>
Martin Hesp
Dec 30, 20202 min read


Unravelling the Unspunnen
<p class="">Martin Hesp recalls visiting the amazing Unspunnen Festival in Central Switzerland - it was in 2017 - and there’s another nine years to wait for the next…</p>
Martin Hesp
Dec 29, 20203 min read


Picnic in Provence
<p class="">Martin Hesp recalls one of the most pleasant picnics he’s ever had - this one was in Provence, in the old quarry where they used to dig the sand for the Perrier bottles…</p>
Martin Hesp
Dec 28, 20203 min read
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