Ditch the soggy sandwiches and industrial pork pies. Discover the anatomy of a perfect picnic spot, six hidden locations across Cornwall, Devon, and Dorset, and simple Mediterranean-inspired dishes that elevate outdoor dining into a civilised triumph.

Discover the wild, untamed side of the Cornish coast. Skip the crowded tourist resorts and explore the true secrets of Cornwall's shores—from the pristine, ink-blotting white sands of St Martin's and the Cold War mysteries of Great Bay, to hidden smugglers' paths, shipwreck legacies, and the forgotten post-industrial coves carved out by Victorian miners. Your ultimate guide to the finest hidden beaches in the West Country.