For more than 60 years, the National Trust's Neptune campaign has helped protect Cornwall's spectacular coastline. Martin Hesp looks at how it began, what it has achieved and the growing challenge of caring for beaches, cliffs, wildlife and the South West Coast Path.

In this article we hear about the loneliness of the old lighthouse keepers and we feature a remarkable podcast interview with one of the men who used to serve on some of the loneliest lights of them all…

Spend a day on the Cornish coast with some of the region's finest chefs as they forage for seaweed, shellfish and wild herbs before cooking spectacular meals inspired by the shoreline.

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.