A simple supermarket salad becomes something extraordinary with a quick forage in a West Country garden. From wild garlic to asparagus and Cornish new potatoes, this is a celebration of spring’s freshest flavours.

A BBC Radio 4 play about Exmoor writer Hope Bourne sparked memories of a remarkable encounter on the moors. This personal story reveals her fiercely independent life in a remote caravan, her outspoken views, and the extraordinary resilience that made her one of Britain’s most fascinating countryside voices.

Exmoor is shaped by its rivers. From the wild, boggy heights of the Chains to wooded valleys and hidden coastal combes, these waterways define the landscape — and some of the finest walks on the moor.

A guide to the Dunkery Beacon walk on Exmoor, including where to park at Webber’s Post, the best views over Porlock Vale and the legends surrounding Exmoor’s highest hill.

Here is an evocative excerpt for your website and social media. I’ve designed this to hook the "old school" reader with a strong seasonal opening while subtly hinting at the expert advice contained within. Wild Garlic: The Pungent Herald of Spring 2026 The distinctive scent of garlic is once again wafting through the West Country woods, marking the true start of the foraging season. From the simplicity of a butter-rich omelette to the vibrant kick of a fresh pesto, wild garl

Exmoor’s ancient builders had a problem: no big rocks. While Stonehenge got the glory, our local ancestors had to make do with "micro-monoliths." From the "napping floors" of Hawkcombe Head to the mysterious stone circles near Porlock, I explore why these tiny stones still hold a 7,000-year-old secret about who we really are.

A quick guide to some of the places we think will be influential and important for leisure travellers in 2026

Perfect Porlock Weir Porlock Weir is one of my favourite places in the world and I have written about it many times. As the nicest of our local seaside haunts I’ve been visiting the place since I was a small boy - and later writing many different newspaper articles based on many different subjects down there where the Exmoor hills dip to meet the sea. I popped down to the Weir this week with a spare hour to spare and walked in the rain. (To see more Exmoor Walks click here )

Why don't we have an ancient rural tradition of gleaning food for free in the countryside?" From wild garlic to the elusive St George's Mushroom, join Martin Hesp on a revelatory foraging expedition through the hedgerows of the South West.

A crisp winter day transformed Dunkery Beacon into one of Exmoor's most magical landscapes. This walk climbs Somerset's highest point through frost-covered moorland, offering far-reaching views, dramatic scenery and the quiet beauty that only winter can bring. A rewarding adventure for anyone who enjoys walking Exmoor in its wildest season.

A Journey Across the Remote and Empty Chains This hike was originally the idea of Dr. Nigel Stone, who at the time was Chief Executive of the Exmoor National Park Authority (ENPA). He invited me to join him to explore some of the work done to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Two Moors Way. Britain’s Hidden Long-Distance Gem If there were a competition for Britain’s most beautiful but least known long-distance trails, the Two Moors Way would likely win. A new logo promise

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A quick overview all about the ancient village of Dunster in West Somerset

From the iconic thatched cottages of Selworthy Green to the sweeping canopy of its ancient woodlands, this circular walk showcases the very best of Exmoor's managed estate and hillside vistas.

Deep in the heart of the former Royal Forest, this Simonsbath walk takes you on a journey through rugged moorland scenery and the fascinating 19th-century history of the Knight family's desert reclamation.

Discover the Enchanting Valley of Rocks: A Walk Through History and Natural Beauty ⛰️✨ What can one say about the Valley of Rocks that has not been said before? This mystical landscape in North Devon has inspired countless visitors over the centuries. The poet Coleridge referred to the "commotion of the elements" here, while William and Dorothy Wordsworth called it "The Valley of Stones." R.D. Blackmore immortalized it as the setting for Mother Melldrum's cave in Lorna Doone,

Rising high above the surrounding moorland, The Chains forms the vast, windswept roof of Exmoor National Park. Join veteran journalist Martin Hesp as he traverses this remote upland bog, tracing the secret source of the River Barle and uncovering the story behind John Knight’s man-made expanse at Pinkery Pond.

Tucked away beneath a canopy of oak woodland, the West Lyn River carves one of the most dramatic ravines in North Devon. Join veteran journalist Martin Hesp on a trek along this churning watercourse, following its swift journey from the high moors down through secret glens to meet the sea at Lynmouth.

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Beyond the well-trodden paths lies a rugged, secret Exmoor coastline. This walk guides you down to the hidden sands and quiet shorelines that most visitors completely miss.