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The Lost Ports and Muddy Havens of the Bristol Channel
Most places where people interact with the sea have changed over the past few decades. While some old harbour areas are on the up-and-up, other coastal towns slowly sink into a tidal mud of decline—especially along the shores of the Bristol Channel.
Martin Hesp
Jul 68 min read


The Most Varied Coast in Britain: From Mudflats to Ancient Pavements
It is arguably the most varied stretch of coast anywhere in Britain. From the mud-horse fishermen of Bridgwater Bay to the vertiginous wonders of Lynton and Lynmouth, join us on a journey along the mighty littoral that caps this peninsula to the north.
Martin Hesp
Apr 35 min read


Visiting Flat Holm Island: Wales' Most Southerly Outpost
Wandering Flat Holm, Wales’ most southerly point, is like stepping into a different dimension. Just a few miles from the bustling Cardiff coast, this low-lying limestone plateau holds centuries of isolation, from Celtic saints and isolated cholera victims to Marconi’s pioneering radio signals and a remarkably lonely island pub.
Martin Hesp
Apr 7, 202010 min read


Lundy Island: Cooking, Wildlife and Adventure on Devon's Atlantic Isle
Lundy is far more than a remote island in the Bristol Channel. Join me for a memorable adventure combining freshly cooked seafood, dramatic Atlantic scenery, abundant wildlife and the unique atmosphere of one of Britain's most extraordinary island escapes.
Martin Hesp
Feb 22, 20209 min read
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